New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- Zerodha co-founder has launched The Foundery, a launchpad for early-stage startups in India, along with Future Group CEO Kishore Biyani. The 90-day residential programme is a combination of elements of a school, accelerator, and venture studio, and helps aspiring entrepreneurs get a kickstart to their businesses through an immersive experience from concept development to investment readiness, along with a chance to get 25% equity share in the business.

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