TimBuckdo Secures ₹2.7 Crore Funding Following Ideabaaz Appearance

Bengaluru, India – February 13, 2026 – TimBuckdo, a student-first social commerce platform, has successfully closed a ₹2.70 crore funding round after gaining visibility on the national television entrepreneurship show, Ideabaaz, aired on Z TV, and Z5.

Funding Details and Investor Participation

The funding round, which expanded from initial on-air interest to ₹2.70 crore, reflects investor confidence in TimBuckdo’s mission to build a robust student ecosystem. The round saw participation from a diverse group of global investors, including Sandesh Sharda, Turbostart, Anupam Bansal, Arjun Vaidya, and Shaili Chopra. Key investors also included Rukam Capital, led by Archana Jahagirdar, the investment arm of Ideabaaz, and the show’s co-founders.

A Milestone for TimBuckdo

TimBuckdo’s journey from a pitch on national television to a fully closed investment round signifies a significant milestone for the company. The structured process – from initial pitch to investor engagement, due diligence, and final closure – underscores the platform’s credibility and the growing market readiness of the Indian student workforce.

Investor Perspectives

Ganesh Raju, Founder of Turbostart, stated, “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, an Angel Investor and Titan on Ideabaaz, commented, “I could relate to the GiG workers problem and TimBuckDo solves it very well. The Management Team is driven and looks like Gig workers will continue to grow in India as we are a young economy driven by youth.”

Anupam Bansal, Executive Director of Liberty Shoes and Titan, also featured on Ideabaaz, added, “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 at V3 Ventures and Founder of Dr. Vaidya’s, stated, “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 an opportunity. Seeing the Timbuckdo pitch brought these things together. Respectable, structured and most importantly PAID work for students in a platformized manner. The size of the opportunity is massive and Ideabaaz is excited to notice what this team does with it!”

Mudit Kumar, Co-Founder of Ideabaaz, noted, “The gig economy is redefining how young Bharat learns, earns, and experiments and 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. We believe platforms like these will be foundational to Bharat’s future of work.”

Statements from TimBuckdo Co-Founders

Mythri Kumar, Co-founder of 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 create 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 of TimBuckdo, added, “Closing this round with the backing of respected investors and partners is a moment of immense responsibility. The process was detailed and thorough, and its successful completion gives us the momentum to accelerate our next phase – from our AI-led student engine to expanding across campuses nationwide.”

About TimBuckdo

TimBuckdo is an India-based social commerce platform designed specifically for students. It aims to empower students to earn, upskill, and achieve financial independence through gig opportunities. The platform integrates AI-driven job matching, dynamic in-store discounts via QR codes, a campus ambassador network, and tools for digitizing campus events to foster a thriving student gig ecosystem.

About Ideabaaz

Ideabaaz is a national television program broadcast on ZTV and Z5, providing a platform for founders at all stages to pitch their ventures to leading business leaders and venture capital firms. The show facilitates entrepreneurship, mentorship, and investment, offering startups visibility and access to experienced investors.