Builder Session: Pitch Session + Q&A + Curated Networking

Most fundraising advice is generic. Most founder–investor interactions are either too formal or too transactional.

This session is designed to change that.

You don't just listen — you engage, ask, and connect.

Builder Session: Fundraising is a curated, closed-door evening in Mumbai bringing together early-stage founders and active investors for direct, honest conversations about what fundraising actually looks like today — not in theory, but in practice.

This is the first event under our Builder Session format — a series we're building specifically for founders who need more than networking. Each session focuses on one critical challenge. This one is fundraising.

Meet the Investor Panel

• Rajesh Mane - Cofounder & Managing Partner - Spotlight | Early Investor @ Pixis, VideoVerse, Renée, Zypp, IGP & 180+ startups
• Bhawna Bhatnagar - Angel Investor | (Ex Avinya Ventures, EvolveX Accelerator, WeFounder Circle, Byte Dance, India Today)
• Anshul Dave - Founder at Ocean Bridge Ventures | Angel Investor at PeeSafe, IGP, Evolve Snacks, MSMEx and many more startups

More panellists will be announced as confirmations come in.

What's Happening in the Room

• Fireside Chat & Live Q&A with Investors: A candid conversation with active investors — angels, VCs, and family office professionals. Ask your real fundraising questions and get direct answers. No rehearsed responses. No generic advice.
• Pitch Session: Selected founders pitch directly to investors in the room. Investors share feedback, ask questions, and engage in real dialogue — not polite applause. Note: If the pitch session format changes for any reason, all registered attendees will be informed in advance and given the option to request a full refund.
• Open Networking: Networking The floor opens up for everyone — founders and investors — to move around freely and have direct conversations with whoever is relevant to them.

What You’ll Walk Away With

• A realistic picture of how investors evaluate early-stage startups — not the polished version, the honest one
• Clarity on where you stand in your fundraising readiness and what gaps to address
• Direct relationships with investors who have seen your face, heard your thinking, and know what you're building

Who is this for?

• Early-stage founders actively seeking funding — pre-seed or seed
• Founders at any stage who want real clarity on the fundraising process
• Angel Investors and VC professionals looking to connect with serious founders

All applications are reviewed to maintain relevance and quality.

Who This Is Not For

• Idea-stage founders with no product or traction
• Anyone attending out of casual curiosity without a genuine fundraising goal
• Student founders

Pricing:

• Attendee (Q&A + Networking): ₹600. For founders who want to be part of the fireside chat, live Q&A, and 1:1 networking session.
• Pitcher (Pitch Session + Q&A + Networking): ₹1,000. For founders who want to pitch directly to investors in addition to attending the full session.
• Register at ₹600 to secure your spot. Once confirmed, you'll receive a separate form to apply for a pitch slot. If selected, you'll be asked to pay the remaining ₹400 to confirm your pitch slot.

Pitch slots are limited, and selection is based on application review.

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