XEN
By the founders, for the founders
The only community specifically designed for automotive and hardware startups
Why XEN Exists
Built specifically for hardware and automotive startups
40+
Experienced Consultants
7
Advisory Services
6
Membership Tiers
112
Max Monthly Hours
Why We Need This Community
Unique challenges faced by automotive and hardware startups
Not everyone understands hardware
While many mentors and startup gurus exist, few have experience with building hardware or manufacturing businesses. A self-learning community — 'By the founders, For the founders' — is essential.
Lack of supplier and partnership support
Industry bodies provide poor support for deeptech and manufacturing startups.
High cost and risk
Hardware startups not only require heavy financial investment, but also significant time commitment. Without proper guidance, founders risk both money and valuable time.
Funding challenges
Capital expenditure (CapEx) investments are complex. Traditional funding institutions are software-centric, so hardware startups must innovate through shared resources and collaborative leverage.
How XEN Helps
Comprehensive support designed for hardware entrepreneurs
Digital Support
40+ experienced consultants provide remote, all-around support to XEN members.
Access to Resources
Mentorship, funding via XEV.FiN, legal assistance — all offered to ease startup challenges.
Curated Help
Members get personalized services and expert guidance tailored to their needs.
Matchmaking
Entrepreneurs can discover clients and partners organically within the XEN community.
Complete Membership Tier System
6 tiers designed to match your startup journey - from idea to enterprise
All pricing includes access to 40+ expert consultants and 7 specialized advisory service areas
Membership Pricing Overview
Compare all 6 tiers at a glance
| Tier | Name | 3 Months | 12 Months | Monthly Hours | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
X0 | WA Member | Free | Free | 4 | Anyone interested in hardware startups; WhatsApp group only |
X1 | Future Founders | ₹25,000 | ₹75,000 25% savings | 7 | Students or early-stage individuals with stable income sources |
X2 | Early Stage Startup | ₹1,00,000 | ₹3,00,000 25% savings | 14 | No revenue, no investment, bootstrapped |
X3 | Mature Startups & SMEs | ₹2,00,000 | ₹6,00,000 25% savings | 28 | Revenue < $1M ARR, early funding stage |
X4 | Large Corporates | ₹4,00,000 | ₹12,00,000 25% savings | 56 | Revenue: $1M–$10M |
X5 | MNCs | ₹8,00,000 | ₹24,00,000 25% savings | 112 | Revenue > $10M, global presence |
Choose Your Membership
WA Member
Anyone interested in hardware startups; WhatsApp group only
What's Included:
Future Founders
Students or early-stage individuals with stable income sources
What's Included:
Early Stage Startup
No revenue, no investment, bootstrapped
What's Included:
Mature Startups & SMEs
Revenue < $1M ARR, early funding stage
What's Included:
Large Corporates
Revenue: $1M–$10M
What's Included:
MNCs
Revenue > $10M, global presence
What's Included:
Need Help Choosing?
Not sure which tier is right for you? Our team can help you find the perfect membership level based on your startup stage and needs.
Advisory Services Breakdown
Detailed hour allocation across all 7 service areas for each membership tier
All hours are allocated monthly. Examples: 2 hr Business Development = Min 1 meeting • 4 hr Hiring = 1 vacancy filled
XEN Advisory Services Matrix
Member type and hours of support rendered per month
| Advisory Services | Details | X0 | X1 | X2 | X3 | X4 | X5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Hours = | 4 | 7 | 14 | 28 | 56 | 112 | |
Business Development Support | Enabling leadership connects with partners (Clients / Customers). 2 hr = Min 1 meeting | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 16 |
Investor & Financier introductions via XEV.FiN community | a) 1 hr = Min 1 introduction b) Guidance on financial instruments, fundraise strategy etc | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 16 |
Networking Mixers & Summits | a) Events can be online and in-person. b) Free Active Support Pass (ASP) for Summit (worth Rs 60k) for Annual XEN members X2 & above. c) Special & exclusive discounts for partner events Free ASP worth ₹60k for X2+ annual members | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 16 |
Marketing Support | a) Interview in XEN events, b) Whitepaper / reports participation, c) General advice on presentations, brand etc | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 16 |
Trainings & Masterclasses / Mentoring session | a) Each session is to be 1 hr. Total hr calculated in multiple of experts present in same session. b) Custom mentoring session based on expert availability | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 16 |
Sourcing & supply chain support | a) BOM Analysis b) 1 hr = Min 2 supplier introductions c) Strategic sourcing guidance d) DFM advisory | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 16 |
Hiring & organisational development | a) 4 Hr = 1 Vacancy b) Organisational size benchmarking c) Project management efficiency review | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 16 |
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Business Development
2 hours = minimum 1 meeting with potential partners or clients
Hiring Support
4 hours = 1 vacancy filled with qualified candidate
Supply Chain
1 hour = minimum 2 supplier introductions
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about XEN membership and support
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