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RASA Group launches founder-growth platform NEXT UNICORN

By Startup Enthusiast · 26 August 2026

What they do

RASA Group is a new-age diversified conglomerate with four business verticals

It launched NEXT UNICORN - Season 1, a platform to identify and mentor promising entrepreneurs

Top 6 founders get a zero-cost trip to China and potential investment up to ₹10 crore

RASA Group launched NEXT UNICORN - Season 1, a founder-growth platform.
The platform aims to identify promising entrepreneurs and provide mentorship, guidance, global exposure, and ecosystem access.
Applications are invited from 5,000-6,000 startups across India.
The selection process: applications → Top 30 → Two-Day Delhi Founder Experience → Top 6 → Canton Fair, China → potential investment and strategic support.
Applications are open from 17 August to 10 September 2026.
The Top 30 will be announced on 15 September 2026.
A two-day Founder Experience in New Delhi will be held on 25-26 September 2026.
The Top 6 founders will travel to China with Rahul Agarwal for a curated business immersion at the Canton Fair.
The China immersion is at zero cost to selected founders, facilitated by RASA.
The Top 6 founders are eligible for potential investment up to ₹10 crore from RASA Group.
They also receive strategic expertise, business guidance, and execution support.
The two-day Delhi experience forms the core filmed component of the IP, documenting businesses and entrepreneurial journeys.

RASA Group is a new-age diversified conglomerate with four verticals.
The platform aims to identify and support the next generation of Indian entrepreneurs.
It offers a unique combination of mentorship, global exposure, and potential investment.

RASA Group is a new-age diversified conglomerate with pillars: Innovation at Heart, Quality as a Signature, Sustainability as a Standard.
It operates four verticals: Jee Bhar Ke (culinary experiences and packaged foods), Avani Infratech (sustainable real estate and commercial developments), Sarvagun (holistic healthcare and modern Ayurveda centres), and Friday Night Cars (curated luxury automobiles).
The group aims for a strong pan-India presence over the next 3-5 years.
It is targeting a group or sub-brand listing within the next 2-3 years.