Explanet Social: price, who can join and alternatives
Explanet Social is a numbered series of small, free house meetups on the Indiranagar side of Bengaluru for people building startups. There's no stage, no panels and no forced networking; edition 9 added a short debate with sides drawn at random. Capacity is kept small on purpose, so spots fill and a waitlist opens.
Explanet Social at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | People building a startup, or still thinking about one | luma.com |
| Where | A home on the Indiranagar side; exact address after registration | luma.com |
| Recent activity | Edition 9 ran on 19 September 2026 | luma.com |
| Format | No stage, panels or networking games | luma.com |
| Debate | Edition 9 added a debate with sides drawn at random | luma.com |
| Crowd | Founders, co-founders, early operators and makers across sectors | luma.com |
| Price | Free, with limited pizza and soft drinks | luma.com |
| Size | Kept small on purpose; edition 9 shows 34 people went | luma.com |
| House rules | No hard selling | luma.com |
| Independence | Informal and not affiliated with any company or university | luma.com |
Who it suits
- Early-stage founders who dislike panels and pitch-heavy events
- People still exploring an idea who want honest conversation
- Founders living near Indiranagar
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders who want to pitch or fundraise in the room
- Anyone wanting a large event with talks
- People who need a confirmed spot well in advance, since it fills and waitlists
Alternatives to Explanet Social
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| CEDAT startup meetups (Bengaluru) | Free entry for networking; ₹4999 pitch fee for shortlisted startups at Xplore events | RSVP on Meetup |
| Coffee with Founders (Bengaluru) | Free | Register on Luma; host approval required |
| eCafe Startup Circle | Free | Register on Luma |
| eChai Climate Startups Meetup | Free (Bengaluru edition listed at 0) | RSVP for each edition |
| eChai Ventures | Free to join; listed meetups free | Open; sign up with a photo, name and contact, then RSVP |
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Questions about Explanet Social
- Is Explanet Social free?
- Yes. Entry is free, with limited pizza and soft drinks.
- Where is it held?
- In a home on the Indiranagar side of Bengaluru; the exact address is shown after you register.
- Can I pitch my startup?
- Not formally. The house rules ask for no hard selling and keep fundraising talk conversational.
- How often does it run?
- It's a numbered series; edition 9 ran on 19 September 2026. Follow the Explanet Events calendar on Luma for the next one.
- Website
- luma.com
- Price
- Free
- Entry rule
- RSVP on Luma; host approval and waitlist when full
- Format
- Small house meetup: open conversation, sometimes a debate, no stage or panels
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Explanet Social isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check luma.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.