Founder Story: How Kustodian Turned 100 Hours of Paperwork Into 1
When someone dies in India, their family doesn't just grieve. They deal with paperwork.
Pension claims. Insurance policies. Bank accounts. Each one requires different forms, different offices, different bureaucracies. Families spend months trying to recover money that's rightfully theirs.
Harsh and Kunal, Founders & CEOs of Kustodian.life, built an infrastructure to automate it. What used to take 100 hours of paperwork now takes 1 hour.
When they joined Cohort 12, they had traction but hadn't cracked how to pitch it to investors. The problem sounded too niche. Too bureaucratic.
100 days later:
7.5x revenue growth in 12 months
$240K ARR with 57% profit margins
$3.5M returned to 5,000+ families
Raising $300K at $3.5M valuation
This is what our accelerator does. We take founders who are solving real problems and help them become investor-ready.
Cohort 13 applications are now open. We're looking for founders solving problems like this across Southeast Asia and South Asia.
Apply: https://www.acceleratingasia.com/getfunded
If you know a founder who'd be a fit, send them this link: acceleratingasia.com/getfunded. Or reply to this email with their name and we'll reach out directly.
Applications close February 15. See more details below ⬇️
Applications Open for Cohort 13
Applications are now open for Cohort 13. Selected startups will receive US$100,000 in investment, participate in a 100-day accelerator, and gain long-term access to the Accelerating Asia Ventures network.
More information and the application portal are available at acceleratingasia.com/getfunded.
Opportunities for Investors
Accelerating Asia Ventures welcomes new limited partners seeking access to a rigorously selected, high-growth portfolio across Southeast and South Asia. Further information for investors is available at acceleratingasia.com/investors or by contacting team@acceleratingasia.com .
About Accelerating Asia Ventures
Accelerating Asia Ventures is an independent accelerator and venture capital fund investing in early-stage startups across Southeast and South Asia. Founded by operators, the organisation is committed to supporting founders with capital, credibility, and a long-term community.
For interviews, data requests, or portfolio introductions, contact: team@acceleratingasia.com
