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 100+ investors across different cities.

The program will be culminated by the Disruptor Awards, where a highly coveted jury will identify and recognize the top disruptors in the country.


The Scope

Pitching Sessions

  • 500+ startups, 100+ investor across cities
  • Orchestrated matchmaking of startups and investors
  • Exclusive pitching sessions with empanelled investors
  • Networking Lounge

Community Connect

  • Join our lifetime community of like-minded entrepreneurs
  • Get access to 8-week live mentoring with Xartup fellowship program
  • Attend 4 live zoom AMA sessions with renowned CEOs

The Disruptor Awards

  • Identifying and recognizing top disruptors in India
  • Awards jury led by India's top investors and industry stalwarts
  • Exclusive awards ceremony in the final chapter in 2025


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:

Step 1 – Nomination

  • Nominate your startup by clicking on the above button
  • Login here using credentials you get on your email
  • Complete the form

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. 15,000
    • Angel and seed funded – Rs. 25,000
    • Series A funded and higher – Rs. 51,000
  • Participation will be confirmed via email once payment is received
  • Startups who don’t get shortlisted will get a 50% discount offer on the community

Step 3 – Mentoring and Final Pitch

  • Online sessions by by the partner institute/VCCircle to make you pitch-ready
  • Final pitching session at the partner institute
  • Networking opportunity with investors at the event

Step 4 – Xartup Community

  • Invitation to join the Xartup community will be shared via email
    • Join our lifetime community of like-minded entrepreneurs
    • Get access to 8-week live mentoring with Xartup fellowship program
    • Attend 4 live zoom AMA sessions with renowned CEOs

Investors 2024

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Abhiram Bhalerao

Partner, V3 Ventures (Verlinvest)
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Namit Chugh

Principal, W Health Ventures
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Dhiraj Kumar Sinha

Co-Founder & Partner, SucSEED Ventures
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Anil Joshi

Managing Partner, Unicorn India Ventures Advisors LLP
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Tomoharu Urabe

Principal Partner, MIXI Global Investments Inc.
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Mahesh Krishnan

Angel Investor, Inflection Point Ventures
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V Laxmikanth

Managing Partner, Pavestone Capital
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Archana Jahagirdar

Founder and Managing Partner, Rukam Capital
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Natasha Malpani Oswal

Venture Partner, Kae Capital
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Priyank Garg

Managing Partner, Indian Angel Network Services Pvt. Ltd.
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Anush Prem

Principal, Inflexor Ventures
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Gagan Gupta

Founder, KYT Ventured
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Alok Mehta

Director - Investor Relations, Blume Ventures
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Aashish Vanigota

Principal, Ivycap Ventures
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Ravi Teja Gupta

Founder, Guptaji Invests
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Seema Chaturvedi

Founder, AWE Funds
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Kailash Nath

AVP - Head of Seed, Chiratae Ventures
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Dr. Anjan Ray

Partner, Navam Capital
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Kiran Chandra Kalluri

Partner, Dallas Venture Capital

Our Sponsors & Partners

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