First season begins January 1, 2027

India GrowthLeague

A six-month league for founders to grow revenue, win customers, and improve their fundraising story. Selected teams compete in matched cohorts from January 1 to June 30, 2027.

Check Eligibility See How It Works
  • Winners announced July 15, 2027

Why this matters

Make January to June a real growth push.

IGL gives your team one deadline, a peer group at a similar stage, and monthly proof that customers, hires, and investors can follow.

A clear six-month target Give your team one clear target from January to June.
Matched peer group Compare notes with founders facing similar markets and stages.
Monthly proof Show what changed each month, not just what you plan to do.

Season 1 watchlist

Meet the Season 1 early entrants.

The board shows who is entering IGL 2027, which cohort they belong to, and the movement they are competing on.

IGL 2027 founding cohort Confirmed entries appear here before the January 1 start.
Season 1: Jan-Jun 2027
Company Cohort Tracked movement Status
1FinAgg
Fintech / Growth
Revenue + customers
Early entry
2Xpat Money
Cross-border / Emerging
Customers + revenue
Early entry
3Transcorp
Fintech / Scale
Revenue movement
Early entry
4CheqUPI
Payments / Early revenue
Customers + fundraising
Early entry

What winners get

Turn six months of progress into proof.

Nationwide recognition Winner certificates, public announcements, and press-ready founder stories.
Pitch support A chance to pitch leading VCs, improve your investment deck, and share a verified growth summary.
Cash prizes Attractive cash prizes for top winners will be announced by January 1, 2027 after sponsor support is confirmed.

How it works

A six-month league, simple by design.

Apply, get matched with similar companies, report monthly progress, and compete for the July finale.

1 Apply Join the waitlist and share basic company details.
2 Match Compete with companies at a similar stage.
3 Grow Track revenue, customers, and fundraising every month.
4 Win Get verified as a finalist and compete for winner announcements.

The scoreboard

One scoreboard for the season.

Every cohort tracks revenue, customers, and fundraising. Private financial data stays private unless you approve sharing.

1

Revenue

Show how your monthly revenue or MRR grows from your starting point.

2

Customers

Track new buyers, active users, merchants, or signed customers.

3

Fundraising

Use monthly proof to improve your pitch, earn recognition, and start sharper investor conversations.

Fair competition

Compete with companies like yours.

We match companies by model, monthly revenue, team size, and market so the comparison feels fair.

Model
B2B / SaaS D2C Marketplace Services
Monthly Revenue
Under 5L 5L-20L 20L-50L 50L+
Team
Solo 1-10 11-50 50+
Market
India Asia US / Europe Worldwide

Who should apply

Season 1 is for active businesses.

The founding cohort is for operators with a real business and the discipline to report monthly progress.

  • Product or service is live with revenue or active customers.
  • A founder, operator, or senior team member owns the application.
  • You are comfortable sharing accurate monthly progress privately.

Apply for Season 1

Check your fit for IGL 2027.

Share a few details. If your company fits a founding cohort, our team will reach out before seats are finalized.

Eligibility check Step 1 of 7

Ecosystem partners

Partner list coming soon.

FAQ

Founder questions, answered.

Is there an entry fee?

Yes. Participation starts at Rs 5K per month. Applying is free.

Will my revenue numbers be public?

No. Private numbers are not posted without your approval.

How are winners selected?

We compare growth in revenue, customers, and cohort-specific metrics. Finalists are verified before awards.

Does IGL take equity?

No. We do not take equity from competing startups, so the league stays fair and neutral.

What is IGL's relationship with VC firms?

IGL is independent. We speak with multiple investors, and founders are free to accept the best terms they receive from any investing party.

Does IGL promise investment?

No. IGL helps investors notice progress and helps founders improve their pitch. Funding decisions stay with investors.