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Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade - Startup India

Startup India Investor Connect

Investor discovery and pitching access

Market access & procurement Market access Open year-round
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What it is

Facilitate investor-startup connections and support entrepreneurship by enabling startup discovery, pitching and engagement across sectors, stages, geographies and backgrounds.

What you get

  • Investor discovery and pitching access

Who it is for

  • the startup must complete the current Startup India/BHASKAR profile or other portal onboarding required for access
  • investor participation and screening are controlled by the platform and participating investors
StartupValidationEarly revenueGrowthAllIndia

Not eligible if

  • the platform does not guarantee an investor response, pitch invitation, investment, valuation or funding
  • investor due diligence and commercial negotiation remain separate from platform participation
  • current profile, visibility, data-sharing and participating-investor conditions must be confirmed from the live portal

How to apply

  1. 1
    Create or complete the Startup India profile

    Use the current official Startup India/BHASKAR onboarding and complete the startup information required for discovery.

    Official step
  2. 2
    Review data-sharing and visibility settings

    Confirm what information is shared with investors and whether the profile is discoverable under the current portal controls.

    Official step
  3. 3
    Use Investor Connect and respond to investor opportunities

    Use the current Investor Connect entry to discover, pitch or respond to investor-hosted opportunities. Investor interest and investment remain discretionary.

    Official step

Keep ready

Completed Startup India profile and consent