Bengaluru, India, Feb 11: TimBuckdo, India’s emerging student-first social commerce platform, today announced the successful closure of its ₹2.70 crore funding round following its appearance on Ideabaaz, the national entrepreneurship television show aired on Z TV and Z5.
The interest generated during TimBuckdo’s participation on Ideabaaz has culminated in a fully closed funding round, with all investors completing due diligence and formal commitments. The round witnessed participation from a group of prominent global investors including Sandesh Sharda, Turbostart, Anupam Bansal, Arjun Vaidya, and Shaili Chopra, along with Rukam Capital led by Archana Jahagirdar, Ideabaaz’s investment arm, and the co-founders of Ideabaaz.
The total investment expanded from initial on-air interest to ₹2.70 crore, reflecting strong conviction in TimBuckdo’s mission to build India’s largest and most trusted student ecosystem.
A Significant Milestone
TimBuckdo’s journey from a national television pitch to a fully closed investment round marks a defining milestone for the company. The structured process — from pitch to investor engagement, due diligence, and final closure — underscores the platform’s credibility and highlights the growing readiness of India’s student workforce ecosystem.
Investor Perspectives
Ganesh Raju, Founder – Turbostart, said:
“We invested in Timbuckdo because we saw a team with real passion and lived experience tackling a problem many Indian students face every day — finding flexible, meaningful ways to earn, learn, and gain experience while they study. The founders’ deep commitment to empowering students and their thoughtful approach to building a safe, scalable gig ecosystem convinced us that Timbuckdo isn’t just solving a problem; it’s shaping how India’s students access opportunity and build their futures.”
Sandesh Sharda, Angel Investor and Titan on Ideabaaz, added:
“I could relate to the gig workers problem and TimBuckDo solves it very well. The management team is driven, and gig workers will continue to grow in India as we are a young economy driven by youth.”
Anupam Bansal, Executive Director, Liberty Shoes and Titan on Ideabaaz, stated:
“Timbuckdo is opening meaningful pathways for students through gig opportunities, real-time earnings, and exposure to new ideas. I’m proud to support them with both capital and mentorship as they shape the future of young talent.”
Arjun Vaidya, Managing Partner, V3 Ventures | Ventures Lead – India, Verlinvest | Founder, Dr. Vaidya’s (acquired) and Titan on Ideabaaz, said:
“India’s young population is a superpower that many don’t talk about. With the rest of the world facing an aging population crisis, we have a unique opportunity. Seeing the Timbuckdo pitch brought together a powerful idea — respectable, structured, and most importantly paid work for students in a platformized manner. The size of the opportunity is massive, and we’re excited to see what this team builds.”
Mudit Kumar, Co-Founder, Ideabaaz, commented:
“The gig economy is redefining how young Bharat learns, earns, and experiments. It’s no longer limited to professionals — it’s rapidly becoming a gateway for students and young talent to gain real-world exposure early. Timbuckdo is playing a critical role in building this culture by enabling structured, trusted gig opportunities at scale.”
Founders’ Vision
Mythri Kumar, Co-founder, TimBuckdo, said:
“Ideabaaz gave us a stage to share our mission, but the trust placed in us throughout the diligence and funding process has been the true milestone. We intend to use the funds and the exposure from the show judiciously to strengthen our student community and make gig work a widely adoptable culture. With marquee investors backing us, our confidence in scaling TimBuckdo has only grown stronger.”
Apoorv Sharma Prasad, Co-founder, TimBuckdo, added:
“Closing this round with the backing of respected investors and partners is a moment of immense responsibility. The detailed and thorough process gives us strong momentum to accelerate our next phase — from our AI-led student engine to expansion across campuses nationwide.”
