Are there any charges?

No, there are no charges upon applying or on getting selected. In fact, we invest in all startups selected for Lumikai Pixels.

How much do you invest?

We invest up to $500K in Pixels startups. We lead the round and are happy for you to bring in co-investors for additional capital. We also invest larger cheques of up to $2M at the seed stage.

I have already raised funding. Can I still apply?

Yes you can. Founders who have already raised an angel round or first institutional cheque are welcome to apply.

Can I apply with just an idea, before I launch?

Yes, you can. We have funded idea stage founders before. Remember, presenting a well articulated idea in as much detail as possible increases your chances of success.

I'm still in a job, can I still apply?

Yes, you can. We encourage Indian founders working here or abroad to apply.

Can I apply as a solo founder?

Yes, you can. We have invested in solo founders before.

Why Pixels exists?

Great companies rarely look investable at day zero. That's exactly when we like to meet them.

Pixels exists for founders who are still proving the first version of an idea, but need conviction, capital and the right partners to build it.

THE DEAL

$500K

Up to $500K on day zero.
We lead and we are happy for you to bring co-investors.

$2M

Up to $2M at seed, when you are ready for the bigger cheque.

No fees.

No equity for "program access."

No selection without investment.

No fees.

No equity for "program access."

No selection without investment.

What gets us interested.

We invest across the five layers of our interactive media thesis, from original IP and digital platforms to AI-native experiences.

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THE PROGRAM

Built around the problems every early-stage founder faces.

Five tracks mapped to your needs.

Product & MVP

Turn ideas into products people actually want.

Technology & AI

Build infrastructure that won't need rebuilding six months later.

Metrics

Find the numbers that matter before chasing scale.

GTM

Acquire your first customers without burning unnecessary capital.

Fundraising

Learn how institutional investors think before you start your fundraise.

The experts in your corner.

From product design and business development to fundraising advice, our mentors are here to help you build the next big thing from the ground up.
One builder to another.

Anuj Sahani

Head, Incubator Program, Krafton India

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Pixels Pitch Day

Pitch Day puts Pixels applicants in front of the Lumikai team and our global partners. The most recent edition ran in Gurgaon, focused on games, gaming × AI and AR/VR, with closed-door founder sessions alongside the pitches.

The earliest cheque is the one that changes everything.

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