Empowering early-stage startups through strategic investor connects and mentorship opportunities
Startup accelerator PedalStart has successfully concluded its flagship multi-city offline event series, ‘Founder-Investor Fusion’, aimed at fostering meaningful engagement between early-stage startups and investors.
The invite-only initiative brought together over 350 participants across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Gurugram, including more than 220 angel investors and High Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs). The event served as a valuable networking and learning platform for 90+ emerging startups at various growth stages.
Rs 6 Crore in Soft Commitments for Promising Startups
A major highlight of the series was the soft funding commitments worth Rs 6 crore made to six promising startups that pitched at the event. Startups like Flowwat, InsightAI, Shoegr, Bull Agritech, Iztri, and Oopar Club showcased their innovation and growth potential during live pitching sessions.
Launched in March 2025, Founder-Investor Fusion is designed to empower startups from Proof-of-Concept (POC) to early revenue stages, offering them access to capital, mentorship, and ecosystem support. At the same time, it provides select investors an opportunity to back high-potential startups from across India.
Multi-City Impact with High Engagement
The series kicked off in Bengaluru, followed by chapters in Hyderabad and Mumbai, collectively drawing 150+ angels and startup founders. The final leg of the event was held at DLF Cyber Park, Gurugram, where over 100 investors interacted with 20+ promising founders.
Bridging the Startup-Investor Gap
According to PedalStart, the primary goal of the initiative is to bridge the gap between startups and strategic capital, while offering them the tools and support needed to scale.
“From live pitches to strategic networking, the Fusion events offered immense value to founders and investors alike. We are extremely proud to have received such overwhelming support and active participation from the startup ecosystem,” said Manas Pal and Aditya Darolia, Co-founders of PedalStart.
About PedalStart
PedalStart is a dedicated startup accelerator that focuses on early-stage founders, providing hands-on guidance, execution support, and strategic growth planning. Through a three-month filtration process, it selects 15–18 high-potential startups annually for active investment and mentorship, helping them scale operations, build market presence, and lay strong foundations for long-term success.
