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FIRSTWINGS Startup Banking Program

Whether you're building, investing or enabling - your success needs a strong financial backbone and your bank should be your strategic partner. The FIRSTWINGS Startup Banking Program unlocks the power of a holistic enabler - combining capital, knowledge, networks and technology.

We offer you a comprehensive suite of banking solutions to help you address and explore topics like what is a venture capital, what is funding, and what is startup ecosystem – so you can start and scale, faster and better.

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Early Stage Startups

We see you. You're building from scratch, cutting costs and chasing product-market fit. It helps to know how to start a small business, how to find investors for startups, or how to register a startup in India. Because smart moves now mean stronger financial footing tomorrow.

For Founders

Our Enablers will empower you with fast, digital-first banking, flexible credit solutions, and real support from mentors, incubators, and investors. We help turn your vision into reality.

Financial Enablers

Personal banking tailored for Entrepreneurs

Lifestyle benefits such as travel insurance and trip-cancellation cover

Premium metal credit cards for Founders

Ecosystem Enablers

Founder Success Programs: Mentorship, Networking & Capital

FIRSTWINGS Connect Program: Monthly Investor Connects

Resources such as AI-powered fundraise readiness report, pitch deck reviews, bootcamps etc.

For Founders

As a growth stage founder, you're looking for uncomplicated, tailored banking that helps you secure newly generated wealth, crack strategic partnerships, close high-impact deals, and expand your network with confidence.

Financial Enablers

Founder Success Program: Mentorship, networking, and capital access

Personal banking tailored for entrepreneurs

Premium metal credit cards

Ecosystem Enablers

Book Space in Startup Lounge

Leap To Unicorn accelerator program

Monthly Investor Connects with FIRSTWINGS Connect Program

For Business

For Business

You're validating new models, building a team, seeking non-collateral funding, and tackling early growth. You need smart capital-saving tools, fundraising support, and access to the right networks.

Financial Enablers

No Minimum Balance & Zero charges on 37+ banking services*

Auto-sweep facility to monetize idle funds

Corporate Credit Card with step-up credit facility

Ecosystem Enablers

Startup Lounge to meet, workshop and make deals,

Leap To Unicorn accelerator program

Monthly Investor Connects with FIRSTWINGS Connect Program

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Venture Funded Startups

We know. You're juggling cap tables, burn rates, teams, markets and funding, all at once. Beyond the basics of what is debt funding, what is crowd funding, and which bank is best for a business loan, there's a strategic world to navigate. We’re here to help you explore what lies beyond and scale with purpose.

For Founders

Our Enablers will equip you with uncomplicated, tailored banking solutions to secure newly generated wealth, foster strategic partnerships, secure high-impact meetings, and expand your network with confidence.

Financial Enablers

Dedicated relationship banker and personalized wealth management

Lifetime free Premium Credit Cards and preferential rates on lending and forex.

Banking privileges to you that are extendable to your family

Ecosystem Enablers

Networking opportunity at marquee startup events

Visibility & social media coverage through various reputed initiatives

Bespoke ecosystem connects with Venture Debts & Venture Capitalists

For Investors

We empower angel investors and VCs with tailored financial solutions, timely deal flow, and strategic insights, all backed by a secure, ethical, and trusted financial infrastructure.

For Fund Managers

Financial Enablers

Flexible credit lines with attractive interest rates

Private banking services for fund managers and LPs.

Lifestyle privileges that are extendable to your family

Ecosystem Enablers
Access to UHNIs/HNIs via private banking and FIRSTALK fundraising

Access to UHNIs/HNIs via private banking and FIRSTALK events

Deal flow aligned with target sector and stage via FIRSTWINGS Connect Digital Ecosystem Platform

Invitation to join thought leadership discussion in physical and virtual seminars

For VC & PE Firms

Financial Enablers

Custodian operated IM Fund accounts

Global banking via GIFT City

Preferential rates on FDI/ODI transactions

Ecosystem Enablers

Ecosystem amplification of firm’s thesis, values and edge through Bank’s official content handles

Event sponsorships and media visibility on industry-leading platforms

Startup Lounge access for bootcamps, mixers and demo-days

For Portfolio Startups

Financial Enablers

Sandbox environment for API testing & integration

Purpose built Working Capital solutions up to 30 crore

Share Capital Account with RBI/FEMA compliance

Ecosystem Enablers

FIRST Symphony: Anchor customer program that provide credibility and scale

Onboarding onto FIRSTWINGS Connect Digital Ecosystem Platform

Visibility & social media coverage through Bank’s official content handles

For Fund Managers

Financial Enablers

Flexible credit lines with attractive interest rates

Private banking services for fund managers and LPs.

Lifestyle privileges that are extendable to your family

Ecosystem Enablers

Access to UHNIs/HNIs via private banking and FIRSTALK events

Deal flow aligned with target sector and stage via FIRSTWINGS Connect Digital Ecosystem Platform

Invitation to join thought leadership discussion in physical and virtual seminars

For VC & PE Firms

Financial Enablers

Custodian operated IM Fund accounts

Global banking via GIFT City

Preferential rates on FDI/ODI transactions

Ecosystem Enablers

Ecosystem amplification of firm’s thesis, values and edge through Bank’s official content handles

Event sponsorships and media visibility on industry-leading platforms

Startup Lounge access for bootcamps, mixers and demo-days

For Portfolio Startups

Financial Enablers

Sandbox environment for API testing & integration

Purpose built Working Capital solutions up to 30 crore

Share Capital Account with RBI/FEMA compliance

Ecosystem Enablers

FIRST Symphony: Anchor customer program that provide credibility and scale

Onboarding onto FIRSTWINGS Connect Digital Ecosystem Platform

Visibility & social media coverage through Bank’s official content handles

Turn your ideas into SUCCESS!

A perfect springboard for your startup giving you access to mentors, investors and venture capitalists.
Know more about our Founder Success Program

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What our customers say

“We were lucky enough to get in touch with IDFC FIRST Bank for transit and toll business. They were super agile and startup friendly, helping us quickly integrate with the systems within 45 days.”

Mrutyunjay Hiremath

"IDFC FIRST Bank along with its Working Capital solutions has helped us immensely in order to scale our business. I would recommend IDFC FIRST Bank to other Startups who are scaling at very rapid pace."

Pulkit Baldev

"IDFC FIRST Bank is providing one-stop platform for Startup needs like discounted offerings for payment gateways and forex solutions. These are useful initiatives which can help Startups find their feet quickly."

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is venture capital and how does it help startups grow?

Venture capital is when investors provide money to startups in exchange for a stake in the company. It’s usually aimed at businesses with high growth potential that need support to scale quickly.

What is debt funding?

Debt funding means borrowing money that you must repay with interest. Unlike equity, you keep full ownership while using funds to manage operations or expand.

How does crowdfunding help raise startup capital?

Crowdfunding is raising small amounts of money from many people, usually online. It helps founders validate their idea while collecting funds from a community of supporters.

How to start a startup?

Starting a startup means turning an idea into a real business. You need to validate your concept, build a product or service, and plan how to get funding and customers.

How to get your startup funded in India?

Funding is the process of getting money to start or grow a business. It can come from investors, loans, or community contributions to help the business expand.

What is seed funding for early stage founders?

How to start a small business?

How to find investors for startups?

What is Series A/B/C funding?

How to register a startup business in India?