5300+ Applications. 75 Startups Selected. EntryTicket Made the Build3 List.
When we started EntryTicket, the idea was simple. Discovering experiences in India should feel exciting.
Not complicated.
Not outdated.
Not buried under endless scrolling and fragmented platforms.
Today, we’re proud to share that EntryTicket has been selected among the Top 75 startups out of 5300+ applications for the BUILD3 Cohort. This milestone means a lot to us not because it’s an endpoint, but because it validates the vision we’ve believed in from day one.
Why We Started EntryTicket
India’s experience economy is evolving rapidly. From concerts and nightlife to marathons, workshops, travel experiences, and adventure activities - people are actively looking for experiences beyond just restaurants and malls.
But discovery still feels broken.
Many incredible events never reach the right audience, while users struggle to discover experiences that genuinely match their interests.We saw an opportunity to build something better: a platform focused not just on ticketing, but on discovery, culture, and experiences. That became EntryTicket.
Building Beyond Ticketing
From the beginning, we never wanted EntryTicket to feel like a traditional ticketing website. We wanted it to feel modern, immersive, and community-driven.
Our focus has always been on:
- Making event discovery seamless
- Creating visually rich experiences
- Helping organisers reach the right audience
- Making it easier for people to step out and explore
Every redesign, feature update, and late-night iteration has been driven by one goal: building a better way to discover experiences.
The Journey So Far :
Building a startup is never linear. There were moments where things worked exactly as planned and many moments where they didn’t. Pages were redesigned multiple times. Features were rebuilt from scratch. Ideas evolved constantly. But every version made EntryTicket stronger. One thing became clear very early:
India’s next generation expects platforms that feel faster, cleaner, and more experience-focused. That belief kept us building.
“EntryTicket started with a simple belief discovering experiences should feel exciting.
Being selected among the Top 75 startups out of 5300+ applications is a huge milestone for us, but we’re still just getting started. We’re grateful to everyone who believed in the vision early, and we’re excited for what’s ahead.”
- Kenneth Mathews, CEO, EntryTicket
Getting Selected Into BUILD3
Out of more than 5300 applications, only 75 startups were selected for the BUILD3 Cohort.
Being part of this cohort is an exciting milestone for EntryTicket and a strong validation of the direction we’re building toward.
We’re grateful to the BUILD3 team for believing in our vision and giving us the opportunity to grow alongside an incredible group of founders and builders.
What’s Next
We’re still early. And that’s what makes this stage exciting.
Over the coming months, we’ll continue improving EntryTicket across:
Event discovery
Organiser infrastructure
Mobile experiences
Platform performance
New experience categories and communities
Our goal remains the same: to build one of the most exciting platforms for discovering experiences in India.
This is only the beginning. And we’re just getting started.