Invite-only · Delhi NCR

Exchange hugs,
not handshakes.

A small, invite-only circle for founders across Delhi NCR. Warm. Honest. Non-transactional.

Freelane founders
Vol. 01 · 2026Built in Greater Noida

A note from the founders

We started Freelane because we were tired of rooms that asked "what do you do?" before "how are you, really?"

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01 · About

Build together,
not alone.

A curated founder circle for entrepreneurs who are tired of transactional networking.

Share your story. Find honest friendships. Get through the hard quarters with people who actually get it.

Founded by Krishan Sharma & Shivam Singh

02 · Values

Six principles.
Every conversation.

01

Small by design

Intimate enough to remember names, not just faces.

02

Kindness with standards

Warm and honest. No vague positivity, no empty hype.

03

Real talk only

Bring the actual week. No highlight reels here.

04

Be human

Tired, proud, anxious, excited — all of it welcome.

05

Clearer stories

Say what you're building with clarity, not jargon.

06

Friendships that compound

Not contacts. The kind that show up when it matters.

03 · Vision
Founder dinner

The next generation of founder culture in India.

  • Founders helping founders
  • Journeys shared openly, without ego
  • Relationships that compound into real opportunity
100
Founding Members
1
Curated Circle
Real Friendships
04 · Gatherings

What we're building toward.

Coming once the first 100 founders are in. Quality over speed.

IntimateSoon

Founder Dinners

Long tables. Eight founders. One unforgettable night.

SocialSoon

Curated Mixers

Hand-picked rooms with operators, investors and builders.

ImmersiveSoon

Startup Retreats

Off-grid weekends to think, reset and bond.

PrivateSoon

Founder Circles

Closed-door sessions for the honest conversations.

SharpSoon

Workshops

Tactical sessions led by operators who've built it before.

CulturalSoon

Creator Meetups

Where storytellers and builders cross-pollinate.

05 · Founder Stories

The founders who'll shape this community.

Asmi, featured in Freelane stories
MediaStorytelling

Asmi

Journalist

Covering the untold stories of India's startup ecosystem — one founder at a time.

Anshuman, featured in Freelane stories
LegalTechCommunity

Anshuman

Lawyer

Helping early-stage founders navigate legal complexity so they can focus on building.

Shivam Singh, featured in Freelane stories
LegalTechStartups

Shivam Singh

Freelane & Legal-Tech Startup

Co-founded Freelane to build the founder circle he always wished existed in Delhi NCR.

Illustrative spotlights only. Real member stories shared with consent, quietly, and without turning people into content.

06 · FAQs

Answers founders ask before joining.

What is Freelane?

Freelane is an invite-only founder circle in Delhi NCR for startup builders who want honest peer support and meaningful long-term relationships.

Who is Freelane for?

Freelane is for founders and early startup operators who value trust, vulnerability, and quality conversations over transactional networking.

How do I join Freelane?

You can request an invite through the form on this page. Every request is reviewed personally by the founders.

Is Freelane paid or open to everyone?

Freelane is intentionally curated and invite-only. Fit with values matters more than volume.

Freelane at a glance

  • Location: Delhi NCR, India
  • Format: Invite-only founder circle
  • Focus: Trust, vulnerability, and long-term peer support
  • Review process: Every application is reviewed personally
06 · Request an invite

Step into the circle.

Every invite request is read by a human. If it’s a fit, we’ll reach out personally—no automated funnels.

Usually within 7 days. Always personally.