CheqUPI
AcquiredYC S23Bengaluru, IN · Founded 2021 · 15 employees · 2 known investors
Cheq is a UPI-powered digital wallet designed for foreign tourists and non-resident Indians to make payments across India using their smartphones. The wallet integrates with the UPI platform and accepts use at over 50 million merchants including hotels, restaurants, and local stores.
Also known as Terrafin Solutions Pvt Ltd
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S23)
CheqUPI was founded in 2021 by Sudhanshu Shekhar and Manish Shukla.
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Sudhanshu Shekharin𝕏Co-Founder & CEO2021–2025Sudhanshu Shekhar previously held roles at Ispirt, Zeta, Headout, and Walmart. He is building CheqUPI, a payments application focused on serving foreign nationals and non-resident Indians in India.
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Manish Shuklain𝕏FounderManish Shukla previously worked at fintech companies Zeta and Ispirt, and now leads CheqUPI, a platform focused on digital payments for foreign nationals and non-resident Indians.
Investors · 2
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$500K disclosed across 1 round · 2023
- $500KPre-SeedAug 2023 · 2 sources
Y Combinator (lead)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does CheqUPI do?
- Cheq is a UPI-powered digital wallet designed for foreign tourists and non-resident Indians to make payments across India using their smartphones. The wallet integrates with the UPI platform and accepts use at over 50 million merchants including hotels, restaurants, and local stores.
- Who founded CheqUPI?
- CheqUPI was founded by Sudhanshu Shekhar, Manish Shukla in 2021.
- Who are CheqUPI's investors?
- CheqUPI's investors include Better Capital, Y Combinator.
- How much funding has CheqUPI raised?
- CheqUPI has disclosed $500K raised across 1 round.
- Where is CheqUPI headquartered?
- CheqUPI is headquartered in Bengaluru, IN.