Pitching Contest Structure
Step 1: Register & Submit your Pitch Deck
Submit your startup pitch deck to enter the competition and get actionable feedback in 24 hrs.
Step 2: Get Actionable Feedback Immidiatle, to improve your pitch
Get expert feedback on your pitch, identify gaps, and refine your story, deck, and delivery before the live pitching round.
Step 3: Shortlisting & Pitching to Raise Up to ₹1Cr
Shortlisted founders pitch their startup live to the jury and investors for a chance to unlock funding opportunities of up to ₹1Cr.
Meet Your Investors
Rudrajeet Desai
CEO: VideoCx.io | Angel Investor
A serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and bestselling author with over 25 years of experience building and scaling startups. He is the Founder, CEO at VideoCX.io, a leading Video Banking and Video KYC platform serving financial institutions.
Having raised multiple rounds of funding and built businesses from the ground up, Rudrajeet brings deep expertise in fundraising, product strategy, enterprise sales, startup finance, and scaling ventures. He is also the author of Breaking Out and Making Big, a practical guide for entrepreneurs navigating the startup journey.
Prakash Balasubramanian
CEO: 18startup | Angel Investor
A seasoned finance professional with three decades of experience across banking, manufacturing, logistics, and technology, he has spent over 30 years preparing and interpreting financial statements, bringing sharp strategic insight into business numbers.
As a serial entrepreneur and an angel investor, Prakash understands exactly what investors look for and helps founders use financial clarity to build confidence, attract funding, and make smarter decisions.