Bengaluru | February 11, 2026: TimBuckDo, India’s emerging student-first social commerce platform, has successfully closed a ₹2.70 crore funding round, following its appearance on Ideabaaz, the national entrepreneurship show aired on Z TV and Z5.
The round, which began with strong investor interest during the televised pitch, has now been fully closed with all investors completing due diligence and formal commitments.
Investor Participation
The funding round saw participation from:
- Sandesh Sharda (Angel Investor, Titan on Ideabaaz)
- Turbostart, led by Ganesh Raju
- Anupam Bansal, Executive Director, Liberty Shoes & Titan on Ideabaaz
- Arjun Vaidya, Managing Partner, V3 Ventures; Ventures Lead – India, Verlinvest; Founder, Dr. Vaidya’s
- Shaili Chopra
- Rukam Capital, headed by Archana Jahagirdar
- Ideabaaz’s investment arm and co-founders
The total investment reflects strong conviction in TimBuckDo’s mission to build India’s largest and most trusted student ecosystem.
A Milestone for TimBuckDo
TimBuckDo’s journey from national television pitch to a fully closed investment round marks a significant milestone. The structured process, from pitch to investor engagement, diligence, and closure – underscores the platform’s credibility and readiness to scale India’s student workforce ecosystem.
Ganesh Raju, Founder – Turbostart: “We invested in TimBuckDo because we saw a passionate team solving a real problem for Indian students – finding flexible, meaningful ways to earn, learn, and gain experience. Their commitment to building a safe, scalable gig ecosystem convinced us that TimBuckDo is shaping how India’s students access opportunity.”
Sandesh Sharda, Angel Investor & Titan on Ideabaaz: “I could relate to the gig workers’ problem, and TimBuckDo solves it well. The management team is driven, and with India’s youth-driven economy, gig work will continue to grow.”
Anupam Bansal, Executive Director, Liberty Shoes & Titan on Ideabaaz: “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 capital and mentorship.”
Arjun Vaidya, Managing Partner, V3 Ventures & Titan on Ideabaaz: “India’s young population is a superpower. TimBuckDo’s structured, paid student work opportunities represent a massive opportunity. The team is building something truly impactful.”
Mudit Kumar, Co-Founder, Ideabaaz: “The gig economy is rapidly becoming a gateway for students to gain real-world exposure. TimBuckDo is enabling structured, trusted gig opportunities at scale – foundational to Bharat’s future of work.”
Mythri Kumar, Co-founder, TimBuckDo: “Ideabaaz gave us a stage, but the trust placed in us during diligence and funding has been the true milestone. With marquee investors backing us, our confidence in scaling TimBuckDo has only grown stronger.”
Apoorv Sharma Prasad, Co-founder, TimBuckDo: “Closing this round with respected investors is a moment of immense responsibility. The successful completion gives us momentum to accelerate our next phase – from our AI-led student engine to expanding nationwide.”
About TimBuckDo
TimBuckDo is India’s first social-commerce platform built exclusively for students, empowering them to earn, upskill, and become financially self-reliant through meaningful gig opportunities. The platform integrates:
- AI-driven job matching
- Dynamic in-store discounts via QR codes
- Campus ambassador networks
- Full-stack tools for digitising campus events and activities
TimBuckDo is building a trusted student gig ecosystem, making part-time work accessible, reliable, and rewarding across India.
About Ideabaaz
Ideabaaz, aired on Z TV and Z5, is a national television platform where founders pitch to leading business Titans and venture firms. The show bridges entrepreneurship, mentorship, and investment, providing startups visibility and access to experienced investors.
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