India’s fastest-growing startup accelerator, PedalStart, has successfully wrapped up its flagship multi-city event series, ‘Founder-Investor Fusion’. Held across four major cities – Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Gurugram – the event brought together over 350 participants, including PedalStart portfolio founders, and more than 220 angel investors and High Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs).
PedalStart’s Vision for the Startup Ecosystem
According to Manas Pal and Aditya Darolia, Co-Founders of PedalStart, the event series aimed to bridge the gap between promising early-stage startups and strategic capital, mentorship, and ecosystem access. “We are thrilled to conclude the multi-city ‘Founder-Investor Fusion’ series, wherein the energy and enthusiasm experienced has been extraordinary – a true testament to the momentum we are building for India’s startup ecosystem,” they commented.
Impact and Future Plans
The ‘Founder-Investor Fusion’ series has set a significant milestone for India’s startup landscape, demonstrating the potential for growth and collaboration between startups and investors. With plans to host even bigger and more impactful events in the coming years, PedalStart aims to nurture a powerful community of new-age founders equipped to connect with investors and industry experts nationwide ¹ ².
About PedalStart
PedalStart is India’s fastest-growing operator-led startup accelerator, dedicated to empowering early-stage founders with hands-on guidance, execution support, and strategic growth. Through a rigorous three-month filtration process, PedalStart selects 15-18 high-potential startups for active investment and mentorship, helping them scale, expand market presence, and build strong foundations for long-term success.
Key Highlights of the Event Series
– 90+ Startups Benefited: New and emerging startups at various stages of growth obtained valuable learning and networking opportunities, with six startups receiving soft commitments worth ₹6 crores after pitching for funding.
– Strategic Networking: The event facilitated connections between startup founders and a curated network of investors, industry experts, and mentors, fostering meaningful relationships and growth opportunities.
– Live Pitches and Discussions: The three-hour action-packed sessions featured live fundraising pitches, insightful panel discussions, and extensive networking opportunities, showcasing innovations and growth plans of standout ventures like Flowwat, InsightAI, Shoegr, Bull Agritech, Iztri, and Oopar Club.
