Nominate your startup
From concept to capital: Propel your journey toward securing the next round of funding.
Here's how the journey would look like:
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Step 1 - Nomination- Nominate your startup by clicking on the above button
- Login here using credentials you get on your email
- Complete the form
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Step 2 – Shortlisting and payment
- Startups will be shortlisted by VCCircle and the partner institute
- Shortlisted startups will be informed via email/call and payment link will be shared
- Shortlisted startups will make the payment as per category -
- Unfunded and bootstrapped (revenue < INR 10 cr) – Rs. 20,000/- + GST
- Angel and seed funded – Rs. 30,000/- + GST
- Series A funded and higher – Rs. 51,000/- + GST
- Participation will be confirmed via email once payment is received
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Step 3 – Mentoring and Final Pitch
- Online group sessions by the partner institute/VCCircle to make you pitch-ready
- Final pitching session at the partner institute
- Networking opportunity with investors at the event
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Step 4 – Xartup Premium
- Invitation to access Xartup premium for 1 month which will be shared via email under which you will get:
- Investor Database (2.27 Lakh) – Reach out to a vast pool of investors directly via our platform.
- $200k+ Technical Credits – Access tools like AWS, IBM, Notion, MixPanel, and more to build your product.
- Learning Network – Learn from recorded expert sessions and network with fellow founders
- Invitation to access Xartup premium for 1 month which will be shared via email under which you will get:
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please reach out to us on: thepitch@vccircle.com
Introduction
'THE PITCH' is an exclusively curated platform that aims to bring together startup founders and investors across the capital raising journey.
The unified platform helps startup founders pitch their business idea to the best suited investors across the country, that align with their beliefs and growth plans.
The platform will have pitch sessions and investor lounge with 500+ startups and 200+ investors across different cities.
The Scope
- 500+ startups, 200+ investors across cities
- Orchestrated matchmaking of startups and investors
- Exclusive pitching sessions with empanelled investors
- Networking Lounge
- Join our lifetime community of like-minded entrepreneurs
- Investor Database (2.27 Lakh) – Reach out to a vast pool of investors directly via our platform.
- $200k+ Technical Credits – Access tools like AWS, IBM, Notion, MixPanel, and more to build your product.
- Learning Network – Learn from recorded expert sessions and network with fellow founders
The Schedule
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November 8, 2024
09:30 am - 01:00 pm Pitching Session
01:00 pm - 02:00 pm Investor Lounge
02:00 pm – 03:00 pm Networking Lunch
03:00 pm Event Closes
December 2024
Investors
Divya Sampath
Kiran Kalluri
Ashutosh Bishnoi
Addison Appu
Amit Singal
Poojit Jain
Bipin Shah
Nirav Sheth
Aditi Gupta
Monish Pathare
Shuchi Pandya
Kaushik Dasgupta
Ankur Shah
Ninad Karpe
Sagar Sheth
Vishal Jain
Ganesh Sathyamurthy
Aashna Singh
Sujit Kunte
Shashvat Rai
Aman Raj
Gautam Kapur
Saloni Jain
Chetan Mehta
Vandana Rajadhyaksha
Nidhi Saraf
Atul Javeri
Shashank Randev
Prachi Malpani
Baljeet Gujral
Tushar Sadhu
Pragalbha Tikait
Shubham Jhuria
Anurag Ashok Begwani
Chetan Mehta
Manu Iyer
Himanshu Sharma
Abhiram Bhalerao
Ankit Kedia
Rohil Bagga
Prayag Mohanty
Abhijit Kargirwar
Siddharth Dhankhar
Murali Krishna Gunturu
Vishal Aman
Suryaprakash Konanuru
Ankur Dubey
Vinod Shankar
Shantanu Chaturvedi
Ashutosh Bishnoi
Arsalan Ali Farooquee
Rajvardhan Mohite
Kinjal Shah
Pulkit Dak
Anand Datta
Sunil Cavale
Madhusmita Das
Sampath P
Harshal Gupta
Vijetha Shastry
Shekha
Nirav Sheth
Jivesh Madan
Mansi Sheth
Ankita Balotia
Saptarishi Sen
Vidit Chauhan
Rajesh Sehgal
Venk Krishnan
Amit Singal
Param Patel
Shubham Jhuria
Baljeet Gujral
Harmanpreet Singh
Navjeet Kumar
Ashu Suyash
Rohit Bhayana
Narendra Bhandari
Harsha Mundhada
Jignesh Kenia
Manish Rathi
Rohit Krishna
Sunny Jain
Gaurav Thakkar
Avik Ashar
Abhijeet Pai
Aditya Vikram Singh
Mihir Joshi
Tejas Panchal
Vamshi Reddy
Vandana Rajadhyaksha
Murali Krishna Gunturu
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Abhiram Bhalerao
Dhiraj Kumar Sinha
Mahesh Krishnan
V Laxmikanth
Archana Jahagirdar
Natasha Malpani Oswal
Priyank Garg
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Aashish Vanigota
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Alok Mehta
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Ravi Teja Gupta
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Seema Chaturvedi
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Dr. Anjan Ray
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Kiran Chandra Kalluri
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Snehita Nukalapati
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Dr. Nikhil Hegde
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Parmi Doshi
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Puru Modani
Anil Joshi
Madhuri Sawant
Aditya Vikram Singh
Anureem Sen
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Aaquib Hussain
Raghav Kanoria
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Aditya Arora
Abhishek Ginodia
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Ankur Khaitan
Sidhi Dalmia
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Sanat Mondal
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Kirti Vikram Nopany
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Ritesh Shaw
Priyank Garg
Dr. Anjan Ray
Aditya Vikram Singh
Rajeev Mantri
Sachin Tagra
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Vishesh Rajaram
Ajay Modi
Arun Thathachari
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Rahuldev Radhakrishnan
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Janardhan K
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Debansh Sahoo
Dhruvil Soni
Darshan Kumar
Deepak Bhagnani
Harshit Tahiliani
Aakashdeep
Aashish Vanigota
Debansh Sahoo
Nirav Sheth
Priyank Garg
Dr Anjan Ray
Amit Singal
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Deepak Bhagnani
Bhaskar Chaudhry
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Kiran Kalluri
Abhay Tandon
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Addison Appu
Ridhish Talwar
Shivanshu Birla
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Sanchit Vijay
Aishwarya Kulkarni
Rajul Garg
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Karan Sethi
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Divya Sampath
Ntasha
Mansi Sheth
Ashutosh Bishnoi
Poojit Jain
Zoeb Ali Khan
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Animesh Vijayvargiya
Booth Partner
Ecosystem Partner
Glimpses from previous editions
Contact us
Have more queries? OR Want to know more about the event? Write to us and we will respond to you in no time.
FAQs
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What happens after I submit my nomination?
Once your nomination is received, our team will review it. If shortlisted, you will be contacted for further steps, including details about the payment process.
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How are the startups shortlisted for pitching?
Post receiving the nominations, our team along with the partner institute, will verify the information received and perform due diligence. Shortlisted startups will be subsequently informed via email/call.
*For higher chances of getting shortlisted it is advised that you submit the pitch deck at the time of nomination submission
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Is there a fee to participate?
There is no fee to nominate your startup. However, in case your startup is shortlisted, payment process will be shared with you to confirm your participation.
Details regarding the fees for shortlisted startups are available here.
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Can I update my nomination details after submission?
You cannot update your nomination details after submission, so please fill in the form carefully. However, if you've spotted a critical error, please reach out to us at thepitch@vccircle.com. We'll do our best to assist you.
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How long is the pitch session?
Each startup typically has 15-20 minutes to present their pitch, followed by a Q&A session with the investors.
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What should I include in my pitch deck?
Your pitch deck should include an overview of your business, market opportunity, product or service details, business model, go-to-market strategy, financial projections, and team information.
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How will my pitch be evaluated?
The best startup will be evaluated based on the aggregate score achieved across 2 criteria: Business model and Presentation skills.
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Will my pitch be confidential?
We ensure that all pitches are handled with confidentiality and respect. Only the panel of investors will have access to your pitch materials.
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Can I present a pitch remotely?
No, all pitches will have to be delivered in person to ensure direct interaction and engagement with the panel.
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What happens after the event?
After pitching, the investors that have shown interest to connect with the startup, those startups will be notified. They can then take the conversation offline.
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Can I attend the event as an audience member?
No, you cannot attend the pitching sessions as an audience member, as they are confidential.
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What happens if I cannot attend the event?
If you are unable to attend, please inform us in advance. We will conduct pitching sessions across the country. We will notify you regarding the other destinations and accommodate you. However, please note that travel costs will be borne by you only.
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Can I reapply if I am not shortlisted?
Yes, you are welcome to reapply for future editions of The Pitch Event.
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How can you access the $200k+ tech credits?
You’ll get free access to Xartup Premium for 1 month, which includes tech credits worth over $200k, once your participation is confirmed. More details can be found here.