r/StartupIdeasIndia

I never imagined I’d be writing a post asking strangers for help. For the past 1.5–2 years, I’ve been trying to build something of my own. I lack funding, a wealthy family background, and a large network. All I have is my laptop, AI, and a lot of late nights.

I built **DealSetu**, an escrow-based platform designed to make online buyer–seller deals safer by introducing a trusted middle layer. I’ve invested around **₹10–15K of my own money** into it, spent months fixing bugs, improving features, and getting the MVP production-ready.

The crazy part? **I’m currently spending ₹0 on marketing, yet people are finding DealSetu through AI/search, visiting the website, and even creating accounts.** However, nobody is creating real deals yet, and I understand why. I haven’t had the money to properly establish the company, build trust, create content, and market it.

Right now, I need around **₹50,000** to take the next step:

• ₹25–30K → Company registration
• Bank/current account setup
• Remaining amount → Initial marketing, content & operating expenses

I’m not looking for a huge investment. **I’m looking for one person who is willing to bet ₹50,000 on a young founder who refuses to quit.** If someone is genuinely interested, I’m open to discussing **5% equity** in DealSetu in exchange for ₹50,000, subject to proper legal documentation.

I’m also open to discussing a structured repayment arrangement instead of equity, but I don’t want to make unrealistic promises about returns. The business has to succeed first.

I’ve tried looking for funding for a long time, but I haven’t been able to get it anywhere. I don’t want to keep asking friends or family either. So, I’m taking a chance on Reddit.

If you’re interested, sceptical, or even just want to understand what I’ve built, **I’m happy to show you everything — the product, numbers, roadmap, and what I’m trying to build.**

₹50,000 might sound small to some, but I’m completely broke and hopeless. I couldn’t arrange this money on my own. If anyone wants to discuss or ask anything, I’m open to answering. I’m not going to scam anyone; my startup’s main motto is trusted buy-sell deals and helping people avoid online scams. I’ve almost been scammed four times and lost 30,000–40,000 INR online. Firstly, When I try to sold my Facebook groups and secondly, buying an online course on Telegram and other platforms. This is the short story behind making this startup. I searched many times but couldn’t find any services that could handle small amounts of escrow. Then I thought I had to build it myself, and I did. However, a lack of funds can cause problems before lunch.

I have a startup idea focused on metro cities in India that I genuinely believe has a lot of potential. The problem is, I currently don't have enough capital to take it forward on my own.

What I can bring to the table is the idea, research, details, constraints, and a clear understanding of the problem we're trying to solve. I'm looking for a few like-minded people who are genuinely interested in building something of their own.

I'm currently working a corporate 9–5, and honestly, I know that lifestyle isn't for me. I'd rather take the risk and try building something from scratch.

I'm not going to share the complete idea publicly, mainly because I don't want it to get copied before I have a chance to validate it properly. If you're serious about startups, product building, tech, business, or simply want to explore building something together, DM me and we can discuss it privately.

I'm not looking for people who just want to "talk about ideas" — I'm looking for people who actually want to build.