Startups
Eight minutes that can change your cap table.
The Startup Pitch Arena selects 100 ventures from across India and places them in front of investors with mandate, capital and speed.
Application Process
Five steps from application to term sheet conversations.
- 01
Apply
Submit your venture profile, metrics and capital requirement.
- 02
Screening
Curation panel reviews traction, market and team quality.
- 03
Selection
100 ventures confirmed for the arena; others invited to the pavilion.
- 04
Preparation
Pitch coaching, deck review and investor matching.
- 05
Pitch Day
Eight minutes on stage, followed by scheduled investor meetings.
Startup Benefits
What selected founders receive.
01
Stage Time That Converts
Eight minutes in front of investors who have already read your one-pager.
02
Diligence Preparation
Pre-summit coaching on narrative, metrics and data-room readiness.
03
Investor Matchmaking
Meetings scheduled with funds whose thesis matches your stage and sector.
04
Exhibition Presence
A curated booth in the Startup Pavilion for the full summit day.
05
Government Pathways
Direct access to startup missions, incubators, accelerators and MSME schemes.
06
Media Exposure
Coverage across national business media and the summit's editorial channels.
Categories
Sectors in the arena.
08 January 2027 · Chennai, India