India’s First Startup Game – Startup Baazigar Opens Waitlist

Move over fantasy sports and strategy games—India is set to play its first-ever startup game. Startup Baazigar, founded by entrepreneur Rajesh Joshi, a key voice of the Indian startup ecosystem, has opened its waitlist for early access, inviting users across India to step into what it calls “the Startupverse you can play.”

Blending entrepreneurship, strategy gaming, and Bollywood-style storytelling, Startup Baazigar is set to launch its Beta version on September 3, 2025, but early registrants can join the waitlist now to unlock exclusive rewards, badges, and early access features.

“Startup Baazigar isn’t just a game. It’s India’s Startup League. It’s where students, dreamers, investors, and everyday users simulate the highs and lows of startup life—pitch ideas, invest in startups, win rewards, and rise on leaderboards,” says Rajesh Joshi.

What is Startup Baazigar?

Startup Baazigar lets players experience the full spectrum of startup life:

• Pitch as Founders: Generate AI-powered startup ideas, face investor simulations, and overcome business challenges.
• Invest as Sharks: Identify promising startups, allocate virtual funds, and grow your investor portfolio.
• Vote as Audience: Support, critique, or reject ideas—your votes can make or break startups.
• Climb Levels & Gain Fame: Rise from “Deewana” to “King” in the Baazigar hierarchy.

Why Startup Baazigar Matters

India ranks as the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world, but entrepreneurship education and exposure remain limited. Startup Baazigar aims to democratize startup knowledge, making entrepreneurship interactive, engaging, and mainstream.

“We’ve seen leagues for cricket, kabaddi, and fantasy football. India never had a game that celebrates startups. Startup Baazigar fills that void—not by copying, but by creating an original movement,” says Rajesh Joshi.

Join the Waitlist – Be Part of the Startupverse

Early access registrants at www.startupbaazigar.com will:

• Receive priority access when the game launches
• Unlock exclusive founder badges
• Be eligible for Beta tester rewards
• Join the Startupverse Hall of Fame

“This isn’t just a launch. It’s a call to every hustler, dreamer, student, gamer, or investor who ever thought: ‘What if I could build the next big thing?’ Now you can. Inside the game,” says the team.

Founder Spotlight: Rajesh Joshi – From Startup Dreamer to Startupverse Architect

In an exclusive TICE interview, Rajesh Joshi shares the vision behind Startup Baazigar and why India needs an interactive startup culture.

TICE: What inspired you to build a startup game?
Rajesh Joshi: “Learning entrepreneurship often feels serious and inaccessible. Starting up in real life is like a game—you pitch, fail, pivot, hustle, and raise funds. We turned that experience into a playable, immersive game with strategy, drama, and heart.”

TICE: How is Startup Baazigar different from other business simulators?
Rajesh Joshi: “This isn’t about spreadsheets or factories. Startup Baazigar focuses on ambition, instincts, and cinematic storytelling. Every player becomes the hero of their own startup journey, rooted deeply in India’s startup spirit.”

TICE: Why the name “Baazigar”?
Rajesh Joshi: “It’s a tribute to Shah Rukh Khan—the ultimate Baazigar—who built an empire with belief and boldness. That mirrors the journey of Indian founders. It’s homage, not imitation.”

TICE: Who is the game for?
Rajesh Joshi: “Everyone—students, startup founders, aspiring investors, or strategy game enthusiasts. You’ll find your role in Startup Baazigar and perhaps discover a part of yourself along the way.”

TICE: What’s your vision for the Startupverse?
Rajesh Joshi: “We’re building India’s Startupverse—an interactive platform where anyone can learn, pitch, invest, or cheer from the sidelines. Our mission is to democratize entrepreneurship and make it a playful, proud part of Indian culture.”

Aligning With India’s Gaming & Startup Vision

With India’s Online Gaming Billpromoting skill-based and educational games, Startup Baazigar exemplifies the future of Indian gaming—strategic, aspirational, and culturally aligned. The game complements initiatives like Startup India, Khelo India, and Viksit Bharat 2047, showcasing how games can educate, empower, and inspire at scale.

The waitlist is live now. Step into India’s first Startupverse and start your entrepreneurial journey.

Join here:www.startupbaazigar.com