CEDAT startup meetups (Bengaluru): price, who can join and alternatives
CEDAT runs a busy Meetup group in Bengaluru with neighbourhood startup meetups, founder and investor evenings and events in nearby Mysuru. Entry to networking is free, and a pitch fee applies only to shortlisted startups at its investor events. It welcomes people just starting out as well as those already running a business.
CEDAT startup meetups (Bengaluru) at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | People just starting out as well as those already running a business | meetup.com |
| Activity | Founders & Investors Xplore on Saturday 31 October 2026 | meetup.com |
| Price | Networking entry is free | meetup.com |
| Pitch fee | ₹4999 applies only to shortlisted startups that pitch | meetup.com |
| Where | Bengaluru, India, with events such as South Bengaluru Startups Meetup in J P Nagar | meetup.com |
| Members | 13,870 members on Meetup | meetup.com |
| Format | Events, meetups and communities to share ideas and get advice | meetup.com |
| First startup | Mysuru meetup welcomes people who have just started with an idea | meetup.com |
Who it suits
- Bengaluru founders who want several free meetups a month
- People with an idea who want to meet mentors and investors in person
- First-time founders preparing to pitch
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders outside Karnataka
- People who want an online-only community
- Anyone wanting a small, curated peer group
Alternatives to CEDAT startup meetups (Bengaluru)
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Million Cups Arlington | Not published (the listing mentions free coffee) | Register on the event listing and turn up on Wednesday |
| AIBoomi (formerly SaaSBoomi) | Boomi Explorer free; Boomi Supporter INR 10,000 + GST per founder per year | Apply to SaaSBoomi Online; founder or co-founder of an Indian B2B SaaS startup with a live product |
| Bengaluru Pitch Circuit (The Startup Tales) | Free | Register on Luma; host approval required |
| Builders & Founders (Bangalore) | Not published | RSVP on Meetup |
| Coffee with Founders (Bengaluru) | Free | Register on Luma; host approval required |
| CoFoundersLab | Free to join; Premium $29/month (currency not named) with a 30-day free trial | Open sign-up |
| eCafe Startup Circle | Free | Register on Luma |
| eChai Climate Startups Meetup | Free (Bengaluru edition listed at 0) | RSVP for each edition |
Compare all 471 founder communities, each row dated.
Questions about CEDAT startup meetups (Bengaluru)
- Does it cost anything to attend?
- Entry for networking is free. At Xplore events, a ₹4999 fee applies only to shortlisted startups confirmed to pitch.
- Is it for people who have only an idea?
- Yes. Its events welcome people who have just started with an idea or are building their first startup.
- Where are events held?
- In Bengaluru, including South Bengaluru, with some events in Mysuru.
- Is it active?
- Yes. Founders & Investors Xplore is listed for Saturday 31 October 2026.
- Website
- meetup.com
- Price
- Free entry for networking; ₹4999 pitch fee for shortlisted startups at Xplore events
- Entry rule
- RSVP on Meetup
- Format
- Frequent in-person meetups in Bengaluru and Mysuru, India, plus WhatsApp groups
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CEDAT startup meetups isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check meetup.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.