Print Buddy, founded by Shubham Pillay, Prathamesh Shinde, Chinmay Kuperkar, and Omkar Bhatuse, is revolutionizing how India handles printing and legal documentation. Their journey gained national attention through Ideabaaz, where their pitch transformed into a success story backed by industry Titans, helping them scale from campus kiosks to a nationwide network.

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The Story of Print Buddy

Print Buddy began with a simple but powerful idea: make printing and documentation smart, secure, and accessible. From students needing quick assignments to tenants requiring rental agreements, the founders envisioned a platform that could handle everything—printing, drafting, and legalizing documents—in minutes.

Their solution combines:

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• AI-powered kiosks for instant printing and e-stamping.
• Partner outlets that deliver documents locally.
• Encrypted cloud storage ensuring privacy and security.
• Affordable pricing starting at ₹3 for basic prints.

The Founders

• Shubham Pillay – Driving product innovation and user experience.
• Prathamesh Shinde – Focused on operations and scaling kiosks.
• Chinmay Kuperkar – Leading technology and AI integration.
• Omkar Bhatuse – Building partnerships and franchise opportunities.

Together, they’ve built Print Buddy into a brand that bridges everyday printing needs with complex legal services.

The Ideabaaz Journey

Print Buddy’s turning point came on ZEE’s Ideabaaz, India’s startup reality platform. Their pitch impressed the Titans, who helped reshape their vision and strategy.

Highlights of their Ideabaaz journey:

• Originally called Kagpatra, the startup rebranded as Print Buddy for clarity and scale.
• The founders heard the “dream words” every entrepreneur hopes for—validation and support from the Titans.
• With mentorship, they expanded from campus kiosks to 750+ institutes, government offices, and outlets across India.
• Their success story was featured in Episode 26 (Jan 2026), showcasing how Ideabaaz accelerated their growth.

Services Offered

• Document Printing – Certificates, posters, forms, business cards.
• Legal & E-Stamping – Rental agreements, affidavits, NDAs, sale deeds.
• Smart Kiosks – 24/7 self-service printing in campuses and offices.
• Local Shop Delivery – Upload via app, pick up or get instant delivery.

Impact & Vision

Print Buddy empowers both users and local print shops:

• Students and professionals save time with instant, secure printing.
• Local shops gain digital presence and increased revenue.
• Legal processes become faster, paperless, and compliant.

Their vision is to make printing and documentation as easy as ordering food online—quick, secure, and available everywhere.

Conclusion

From a hillside idea called Kagpatra to a nationwide brand featured on Ideabaaz, Print Buddy is redefining printing and legal documentation in India. With innovation, affordability, and strong mentorship, the founders are building a future where paperwork is no longer a hassle.

Print Buddy – Print. Draft. Legalize. All in Minutes.