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Founders on the Court: Why Bengaluru’s Startup Leaders Are Picking Pickleball

Startups and racquet sports may seem worlds apart- but in Bengaluru, there’s one sport bringing them together: pickleball.

It’s not just another fitness trend. It’s the new power lunch, the post-meeting debrief, and the mid-week reset for some of the sharpest minds in the city. And if you want to rally with founders, marketers, product heads, and VCs-you’ll probably find them on a Racquetly court.



Why Pickleball, Though?

Startup folks don’t just pick trends-they back winners. And pickleball ticks every box:

  • Fast-paced but accessible: 15 minutes to learn, a lifetime to master

  • Built for networking: Doubles format means constant rotation and conversation

  • Low commitment, high reward: One game, 30 minutes, serious sweat

  • Fun > ego: You don’t need tennis rankings or cricket squads. Just a paddle and good energy

It’s the ideal sport for people who juggle back-to-back calls, product launches, and 10X goals.



The New Networking Arena

Forget business clubs and golf tees. At Racquetly, our courts have become a shared space for creators, operators, and founders who’d rather break a sweat than sit in another Zoom.

Here’s what happens when you mix racquets and roundtables:

  • Early hires get made over warmups

  • Partnerships spark between points

  • Product advice gets traded after matches

  • Deals get done without ever opening a pitch deck



Where the Founders Play

Whether you’re in north Bengaluru or the heart of the city, Racquetly has a court for you:

  • Malleswaram – Community-first, with regular games for tech and startup groups

  • BCU (Central College) – Perfect post-work zone for those working in and around MG Road, Residency Road, or Koramangala

Want to rally with the best? Just show up. We’ll handle the rest.



Not Just a Trend - Its a Culture

What started as a fun weekend pick-up has quickly evolved into a ritual for some of the most driven people in the city. It’s physical, social, and inclusive-all while giving you a break from the grind.

At Racquetly, we’re not just offering courts-we’re growing communities.

And if you’re building something big, this is where your next game-changing conversation could start.



Join the Founders. Pick Up a Paddle.

Whether you’re scaling your startup, shipping your next big feature, or fundraising across three time zones-you still need a space to reset, recharge, and reconnect.

Pickleball at Racquetly isn’t just a workout-it’s your off-duty playground.

The place where:

  • You bump into a Series A founder between sets

  • A UI/UX designer shares design hacks during water breaks

  • That awkward investor intro becomes a fun doubles partner

  • The pitch? It’s subtle. The connection? Instant.

This is your new third space.

Not a coffee shop, not a conference room-but a court where startup culture meets sport, and community forms over play, not pressure.

So bring your ambition. Your curiosity. Your paddles-we’ll provide those too.

Racquetly is where Bengaluru’s startup energy rallies-and you’re officially invited.


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