At 21, Subhajit Patoa has transformed a 100-square-foot shop he started at 17 into multiple business ventures, including Nexaplay, Silchar’s first PS5 gaming café.
Subhajit Patoa: From a 100-Square-Foot Shop to Silchar’s First PS5 Gaming Café -The Story of a 21-Year-Old Entrepreneur Who Started Young
There is a version of entrepreneurship that begins in boardrooms with investors, business plans, and perfectly timed market entries. And then there is the version that begins in a 100-square-foot shop in Silchar, Assam, with a teenager who had more vision than resources, more determination than experience, and a quiet, unshakeable belief that what he was starting was never going to stay small.
Today, at 21, Subhajit Patoa is already building a journey that began four years ago, when he took his first step into entrepreneurship at just 17. His story is not simply about starting young it is about what can happen when a young entrepreneur continues to learn, expand, and turn one small beginning into multiple business ventures.
From his first 100-square-foot shop to expanding Welcome Kids and eventually launching Nexaplay, Silchar’s first PS5 gaming café, Subhajit’s journey reflects a mindset that has remained consistent even as his businesses have evolved: start with what you have, but never limit your vision to where you begin.
The Beginning: Welcome Kids and a 100-Square-Foot Dream
Subhajit Patoa began his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 17 by starting a small business called Welcome Kids from a modest 100-square-foot shop in Silchar, Assam.
At that age, starting a business itself was a bold decision. But for Subhajit, the size of the shop was never a measure of the size of his ambition. What began as a small business was backed by a much larger vision — to build something of his own and gradually take it to the next level.
Working from the ground up, Subhajit became involved in the day-to-day process of building Welcome Kids. He learned through experience, faced the challenges that naturally come with running a business, and continued to work toward expanding what he had started.
Four years later, that initial decision at 17 has become the foundation of a much larger entrepreneurial journey. The 100-square-foot shop was not the destination. It was where everything began.
The Family Behind the Founder
Subhajit Patoa is clear about something that many young entrepreneurs quietly overlook: he was never truly alone in his journey.
Behind every step he took was the support of his father, who stood firmly beside him and guided him whenever the path became unclear. His mother, too, has remained a constant source of love, encouragement, and blessings throughout his journey.
Whatever Subhajit has built carries a part of that support and those sacrifices. Starting a business at 17 required courage, but having a family that believed in him gave him the confidence to keep moving forward.
Today, as Subhajit continues to grow as both an entrepreneur and an individual, that foundation remains an important part of his story.
Expanding the Vision: A Second Outlet
The entrepreneurial journey of Subhajit Patoa continued to grow with purpose and momentum. In November 2025, he opened another outlet for Welcome Kids, taking the business beyond its original foundation and creating new opportunities for growth.
The second outlet represented more than simply adding another location. It reflected the progress Subhajit had made since opening his first shop at 17 and his willingness to turn an initial idea into a growing business.
For Subhajit, growth has never been about overnight success. It has been about continuing to build, improve, and take the next step.
Nexaplay: Silchar’s First PS5 Gaming Café
But Subhajit’s ambitions did not stop with expanding Welcome Kids.
Just one month ago, he stepped into an entirely different industry and launched Nexaplay, a gaming café in Silchar built around his passion for gaming and entertainment.
Nexaplay is not simply another gaming space. It is Silchar’s first PS5 gaming café, bringing a dedicated PlayStation 5 gaming experience to the city.
For Subhajit, the idea came from combining personal passion with an opportunity he saw in his city. Gaming was something he genuinely enjoyed, and he identified a gap in the local entertainment space. Nexaplay became his way of turning that interest into a business.
The launch also demonstrates how much his entrepreneurial thinking has evolved since he first started Welcome Kids. Rather than limiting himself to one industry, Subhajit has continued exploring new ideas and new opportunities.
What the Journey of Subhajit Patoa Teaches
At 21, Subhajit Patoa’s entrepreneurial journey already spans four years, from a 100-square-foot shop he started at 17 to multiple business ventures, including the launch of Silchar’s first PS5 gaming café.
His story carries a simple but powerful message: starting small does not mean thinking small.
Subhajit did not wait until he had years of experience, abundant resources, or complete certainty. He started with what he had a small shop, a vision, family support, and the courage to take the first step.
Since then, he has continued to grow, experiment, and explore new possibilities.
The journey started with 100 square feet when Subhajit was 17. Today, at 21, his vision has expanded far beyond those four walls.
And if the journey so far is any indication, the story of Subhajit Patoa is still only beginning.
