India’s fastest-growing startup accelerator PedalStart has successfully concluded its ‘Founder-Investor Fusion’ event series, significantly boosting India’s startup environment. This exclusive event spanned Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Gurugram, uniting over 350 participants and more than 220 angel investors and HNIs. Ninety-plus emerging startups gained valuable learning and networking opportunities. Impressively, ₹6 Crores in soft commitments were secured by six pitching startups, highlighting the event’s impact.
Launched earlier this year, ‘Founder-Investor Fusion’ serves as a selective platform connecting early-stage startups from POC to early revenue stages with investors seeking promising ventures. The event facilitated meaningful engagement, particularly for the six startups pitching for uprounds. Notable participants included Flowwat, InsightAI, Shoegr, Bull Agritech, Iztri, and Oopar Club, each presenting their innovative solutions and growth strategies.
The series aimed to bridge the gap between startups and essential resources like capital, mentorship, and ecosystem access. By linking diverse founders with investors, experts, and mentors, it transcended typical networking. Each city’s event fostered genuine interactions and growth opportunities, reinforcing PedalStart’s dedication to fostering innovation and entrepreneurial success.
The series commenced in Bengaluru in March 2025, engaging over 60 participants, including founders from PedalStart’s portfolio. Subsequent events in Hyderabad and Mumbai collectively hosted over 150 angels and startup founders. The Gurugram finale featured 20+ startups and 100+ investors. Through PedalStart’s PedalInvest, the event included live pitches, panel discussions, and networking.
Manas Pal and Aditya Darolia, Co-Founders of PedalStart, stated, “The ‘Founder-Investor Fusion’ series has been a testament to the vibrant energy of India’s startup ecosystem. The Fusion events provided immense value to both founders and investors.” They added, “By uniting founders, investors, and experts, we’ve created a model that offers ecosystem access and fundraising opportunities. Given the enthusiastic response, we plan to make future events even more impactful.” Through ‘Founder-Investor Fusion’, PedalStart aims to cultivate a connected community of founders, enabling collaboration, growth, and seamless navigation of fundraising and business milestones.
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