Building the
Operating System for Campus Living
FretBox was created to modernize how universities manage residential campuses — bringing hostel operations, dining services, security, and infrastructure into one unified platform.
Why We Started FretBox
Universities manage complex residential ecosystems, yet many campus operations still rely on manual registers, spreadsheets, and fragmented tools. FretBox was built to digitize these operational workflows and give administrators real-time visibility into campus living.
FretBox at a Glance
| Universities served | 55+ |
| Students supported | 100,000+ |
| Transactions processed | ₹450Cr+ |
| Platform modules | 8+ |
Our Mission
Empower universities with a unified digital operating system for managing campus operations efficiently and securely—achieving real-time safety, operational efficiency, and audit-ready compliance.
Our Vision
We believe universities should operate residential campuses with the same operational intelligence as modern digital platforms.
FretBox is building the Campus Living Operating System.
Trusted by Residential Campuses
Universities across India trust FretBox to manage campus living operations across hostels, dining, security, and infrastructure.
From NIRF-ranked universities to emerging institutions across India
From Idea to Campus OS
What began as a hostel solution evolved into India's leading campus living platform.
Beta Launch
FretBox platform launched in beta, beginning the journey to modernize campus operations.
Headstart Recognition
Headstart Bharat Pitchathon Top 20 recognition—validation from India's leading startup community.
Pre-Seed Funding
Pre-seed funding completed, enabling accelerated product development and team expansion.
5 Universities Live
Five universities running on FretBox—proving the platform at scale across multiple campuses.
NIRF Universities Onboard
Onboarded 3 NIRF Under-50 ranked universities, establishing credibility with top institutions.
Seed Investment
Seed investment round completed, fueling nationwide expansion and product innovation.
45 Campuses, 70K+ Students
FretBox reaches 45 campuses with 70,000+ student users across multiple states.
55+ Campuses, 1L+ Students
Nationwide Network—55+ campuses across 14 states. India's leading Campus Living OS.
Campus Management Solution
FretBox hostel management evolves into a complete campus management solution.
Beta Launch
FretBox platform launched in beta, beginning the journey to modernize campus operations.
Headstart Recognition
Headstart Bharat Pitchathon Top 20 recognition—validation from India's leading startup community.
Pre-Seed Funding
Pre-seed funding completed, enabling accelerated product development and team expansion.
5 Universities Live
Five universities running on FretBox—proving the platform at scale across multiple campuses.
NIRF Universities Onboard
Onboarded 3 NIRF Under-50 ranked universities, establishing credibility with top institutions.
Seed Investment
Seed investment round completed, fueling nationwide expansion and product innovation.
45 Campuses, 70K+ Students
FretBox reaches 45 campuses with 70,000+ student users across multiple states.
55+ Campuses, 1L+ Students
Nationwide Network—55+ campuses across 14 states. India's leading Campus Living OS.
Campus Management Solution
FretBox hostel management evolves into a complete campus management solution.
Meet the Team
A team of operators, technologists, and educators building software that serves universities.
Leads overall strategy and product vision at FretBox. With over 13 years in global enterprise technology, Ashish brings deep expertise in building scalable, reliable systems that create real-world impact for institutions.
"We build for people, not processes. Technology should serve purpose."
The creative and strategic force behind FretBox's brand voice and culture. Pranjul drives customer success through user-centered design, ensuring every interaction with FretBox feels intuitive and meaningful.
"Great design happens when technology understands emotion."
The architect of FretBox's technology core. Bishnu designs systems that handle 20,000+ students daily with unwavering speed, security, and precision. His philosophy: reliable tech should be invisible—it just works.
"Reliable tech is invisible — it just works flawlessly, every time."
With over 25 years in global academic administration, Dr. Singh is the custodian of end-to-end customer experience. He ensures FretBox serves students, parents, and university administrators with empathy and excellence.
"Best digital experiences are built when technology works effortlessly and feels human."
Board Advisors & Mentors
Industry veterans guiding our strategy, finance, product roadmap, and growth trajectory.
CA Ujjawal Modi
Finance & Compliances
Guides governance, fiscal strategy, and regulatory compliance
Vikas Arora
Strategy & Finance
Advises on long-term growth, sustainability, and investor relations
Kaustav Mishra
Marketing & Technology
Brings global product marketing and digital innovation expertise
Praveen Kumar K.
Product Roadmap
Shapes user experience, product evolution, and campus needs alignment
Jitendra Gokhale
Business Mentor
Provides operational mentorship and leadership development guidance
What Drives Us
Built in India, for India
FretBox is designed ground-up for India's unique university structure—from NAAC/NBA compliance to parent approval culture, hostel-centric operations, and multi-stakeholder governance models that define Indian higher education.
Innovation with Purpose
We solve real campus problems—not adding features for features' sake. Every line of code addresses a pain point that Indian admins actually face in day-to-day residential operations.
Trust by Design
ISO 27001:2022 certified. Security isn't an afterthought—it's built into every layer of our platform.
Adaptability
Every university is unique. FretBox tailors to your policies, workflows, and campus culture—not the other way around.
Continuous Evolution
Our roadmap is driven by real university feedback. We ship updates weekly based on what customers need.
Our Culture
25+ team members united by shared principles
Innovation First
We question assumptions and build what's never been built before.
Collaborative Growth
We grow together—with our team, customers, and the ecosystem.
Trust & Transparency
Honest communication, clear expectations, reliable delivery.
Let's Transform Your Campus
Whether you're exploring digital governance or ready to modernize your operations, we'd love to show you what's possible.