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Mumbai Welcomes Global Startup Summit 2025: A Day of Networking and Investment Opportunities

450+ Startup Founders, Business Owners, Venture Capital Firms & other enthusiasts will be at the conference

Global Startup Summit | Mumbai Edition  is on 1st February, 2025 at IRA by Orchid, Mumbai

The Global Startup Summit is set to take place on February 1, 2025, at IRA by Orchid, Mumbai. The event will unite investors, industry leaders, and startup founders for a dynamic day of networking, knowledge-sharing, and business growth opportunities.

Over 450 startup delegates will come together for an exciting lineup of dynamic panels and hands-on networking sessions. Topics will cover Startup & Investor Networking, HealthTech, D2C brands, and SAAS innovations. These discussions are designed to dive deep into the latest industry developments, offering actionable takeaways to help participants accelerate their growth.

The summit is powered by a group of key partners that add immense value to the experience. Mojo Capital lends its investment banking know-how, while 100X Brands takes charge of PR and media engagement. Global Startups Club fosters connections within a thriving entrepreneurial network. Intelinovex drives efficiency with its process automation and business intelligence tools. 1INME fuels online growth for businesses and creators, and Picasso Parri blends luxury with accessibility, creating pens that embody legacy. Together, these partners make the summit truly impactful.

The Global Startup Summit 2025 | Mumbai will bring together a prestigious lineup of speakers and moderators, featuring renowned industry leaders such as Ajay Bohora (Co-founder, HDFC Credila Financial Services), Pradeep Reddy (Managing Director, The Headquarters), Nikhil Gupta (Angel Investor II Startup Accelerator II Alternative Investment Fund Manager), Mohan Das (Founder, Seedicon), Jatin Paranjape (Founder & CEO, Khelomore), Lalit Singla (Founder & CEO, SteerX Innovations), Devesh Chawla (Founder, Chatur Ideas), Sriram Sastrigal (Director, Magnivia Ventures), Amit Jain (Co-Founder, Ashika Global Family Office Services), Sabyasachi Biswal (Head of Operations, Oister Global), Dr. Sonali Kirde (Strategic Investor & Consultant, Healthcare), Devang Raja (Founder & CEO, Venture Wolf), Chintan Oza (Founder, Anantam Ecosystems), Tejaswini Gupta (Investment Associate, Rockstud Capital), Madhu GN (Angel Investor, SME Fund), Honish Zaveri (Partner, Kiani Ventures), Amit Ranjan (CEO, Atal Incubation Centre, BAMU), Abimanyu A Londhe (Co-Founder & Director, Abhi Incubation Fund Private Limited (AIF)), Sagar Babar (Founder, Xccel Ventures), Kavi Sahani (Founder, Indiaconnection.vc), Rajiv Indimath (Angel Investor, Inflection Point Venture), Diksha Ruia (COO at Alka Lifestyle), Zubin Bhatt (Co-Founder & CEO at MAGIC LOCK), Chahatt Khanna (Founder, Ammarzo), Amit Agarwal (Startup Advisor, Consumer Tech, Ad Tech, Brand Building), Rishen Dalmia (Founder | CA | Finance | Taxation | Business | Consultant | Mentor | Startup Enthusiast), Simran Wadhwani (Business Coach), Sangeet Hemant Kumar (Host of The HashTag Show Podcast), Rajveer Singh (Hospitality and Branding Content Creator), Vrinda Gupta (Corporate Trainer/ Communication & Soft Skills), Akshaykumar Sirsalewala (Senior Consultant / Ex-BCG), Avani Rathore (Boston Consulting Group (BCG) | IIM Calcutta | IIT Kanpur | Content Creator | Mentor), Aziz aka Thinketh (Branding Content, Storytelling, Case Studies), Samridhi Agarwal (Influencer Marketing), Payal Nanjiani (Executive Coach, Leadership Expert and Author), Vanshika Mehta (Founder, The Fingerprint Labs), Ashish Agrawal (Food Testing Creator), Prince Sharma (Founder & CEO, OrgEvo Consulting Pvt. Ltd.), Sumitra Sarkar (Brand & Marketing Consultant and Co-Founder, Semeion Consulting Pvt. Ltd.), Dr. Rakhee Kapoor (Founder, Stealth Startup), Rajini Kanth (AI-Driven Business Advisor, Chief AI Officer LLC), Ruchika Gupta (Consultant, Chatur Ideas), Ajita Dash (Founding Partner, Advoke Law LLP), Shashidhar Patel (Founder, Intelinovex), Vriin C (Founder, E-volvement), Saurabh Sharma (Managing Director, JSSB Legal (opc) Pvt Ltd), CA Suyash Tripathi (Founder, Suyash Tripathi Co & Chartered Accountants), Sabah Iqbal (Brand & Marketing Consultant and Co-Founder, Semeion Consulting Pvt. Ltd.), Vishnu Chaitanya (Creative Head, Neutrodev), Vineet Verma (Founder & Managing Partner at Vinlegal, Advocates and Consultants), Ritesh Chandra (Founding Partner, VidhiKrit Legal), and Rohit Chakraborty (Founding Partner, Advoke Law LLP).

These experts will share valuable insights and spark meaningful discussions across a variety of critical topics in the startup ecosystem.

We are thrilled to welcome notable startups to the Global Startup Summit 2025 in Mumbai, including Augment Works, The Elefant, Automation Saathi, and Maluka Global. These forward-thinking companies will be joining the summit to share their insights, network with investors and industry leaders, and explore opportunities for growth and collaboration in the ever-evolving startup ecosystem.

Additionally, we are hosting an exciting Startup Battle Pitching session, where Comwick Technologies Pvt Ltd, Mostly Events, Peerconnect Matrix Private Limited, Arihafoods Private Limited, 1INME and many more, will pitch their groundbreaking ideas to a panel of experts, competing for opportunities to scale their businesses and attract funding. This dynamic combination of startup showcases and pitching sessions will undoubtedly contribute to a vibrant and impactful summit.

The Global Startup Summit 2025 offers a prime opportunity for founders looking to secure funding, gain mentorship, and expand their network. Connect with top investors and industry leaders, engage with a dynamic community, and present your vision to explore seed and Series A funding possibilities.

Tickets are available through the Global Startup Summit 2025 Mumbai page, as well as on platforms like Allevents and Paytm Insider.

Join us in Mumbai for an entire day of innovation, learning, and networking. This is your chance to build connections with influential industry figures, unlock new opportunities, and share ideas that will shape the future of startups. Secure your spot now and embark on a path toward success!

by Vivek Kumar

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