19-Year-Old Nepali Entrepreneur Subigya Paudel’s AI Startup ‘Fewzon’ Wins Grant from $11 Billion Giant ElevenLabs

25th February 2026, Kathmandu

In a milestone for the Nepalese tech industry, Subigya Paudel, a 19-year-old visionary from Damak, Jhapa, popularly known as Subster, has secured international backing for his AI startup, Fewzon.

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His venture has been selected for the prestigious Startup Grants Program by ElevenLabs, a global leader in AI voice technology currently valued at approximately $11 billion.

Global Recognition by an AI Giant

The ElevenLabs Startup Grants Program is a highly selective initiative that identifies and supports the most promising AI startups across the globe.

By joining this elite group, Fewzon has been awarded 33 million usage credits, valued at approximately $15,840 USD (over NPR 2.1 Million).

These resources will provide Fewzon with the advanced artificial intelligence infrastructure and technical support needed to accelerate its product development over the next 12 months.

Fewzon: Empowering Founders with AI

Fewzon is currently developing a cutting-edge AI-powered startup assistant. Designed specifically for founders and rapidly growing businesses, the platform aims to solve critical operational challenges through automation. Key features of Fewzon include:

Lead Generation: Helping businesses identify and target potential customers effortlessly.

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Automated Outreach: Streamlining communication to expand market reach.

Follow-up Management: Ensuring consistent engagement with prospects through intelligent automation.

Operational Scaling: Utilizing AI to help startups grow efficiently without massive overhead costs.

A New Era for Nepalese Talent

This achievement is more than a personal victory for Subigya Paudel; it signifies the rising global influence of Nepalese talent in the high-stakes world of Artificial Intelligence. Recognition from a titan like ElevenLabs proves that innovators from small towns like Damak can compete and succeed on the world stage alongside the best in the digital economy.

As AI continues to redefine global industries, milestones like these highlight how technological innovation emerging from Nepal is gaining significant international attention.

Subigya’s journey serves as a powerful inspiration for young Nepalese minds looking to make their mark in the global tech ecosystem.

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