Pitch Your Idea - Grab the Spotlight at Retail Conference 2025

WHERE FOUNDERS MEET FUNDERS

14^th - 15^th November, 2025
Jio World Convention Centre, Bkc, Mumbai

MUMBAI

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WHERE FOUNDERS MEET FUNDERS

Entrepreneurs/ Startups will have 3- 5 minute to pitch their idea/story directly to investors/VC’s/accelerators directly. STARTUP KICKOFF is an exclusive platform, which will feature growth startups and entrepreneurs, who have demonstrable products or services and are looking to raise investment. It aims to simplify your business funding and investing needs. Companies will connect with India’s leading investors/VC’s/accelerators to discuss innovative business ideas, structure deals, and network and develop a mutually beneficial relationship for success.

2024 Jury Members

Deeksha Narendra KumarHead of Portfolio, Anthill Ventures
Piyush GuptaCo-Founder, Verismart
Meet Jain Co-Founder, Bizdateup
Sambit Dash Partner, RPSG Capital Ventures
Tushar Shahani VC Grid
Rahul Paul VC Grid

WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU APPLY FOR

‘STARTUP KICKOFF’

Opportunity To Pitch Directly To Investors
Radically Increase Your Chances Of Receiving Funding
Space To Showcase Your Startup
Scorecard On Investment Worthiness Of Your Venture/ Pitch
Winner Gets To Be Featured In Retailer Media
1 Delegate Pass

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Entrepreneurs have 3-5 minutes to pitch their idea/story to investors/VC’s/accelerators directly.

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Concurrent Events

SUMMIT

Worthy of investment. Build the clearest perspective on the industry with keynotes that will help you tune your business to deliver the biggest of impacts.

AWARDS

Nominations are open. The awards aim to recognize and felicitate Achievers, Innovators, and Suppliers, who have contributed significantly towards the development of entrepreneurship in India.