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Three days done. Thank you, founders.

The Pitch Karo India x BISE Pitching Arena ran across 12-14 August 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, inside Bharatiya Vyapar Mahotsav 2026. Founders pitched live to investors, mentors and a full hall, on all three days. Congratulations to every startup that took the stage, and to the winners.

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Season 1, August 2026

Three days at Bharat Mandapam

Inside Bharatiya Vyapar Mahotsav, India's largest Made-in-India expo. 500 startups pitched live across three days, in front of investors, mentors and a full hall.

  • 7,000+applications
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  • 30+investors in the room
  • 3days, one stage
Investors and institutions on the panel
  • Yasha Capital
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  • Cervin
  • GrowQR
  • Vanavya Consulting
  • Global South Capital
  • Tanas Capital
  • InnoVen Capital
  • AIC NITI Aayog
  • ReNew Capital
  • Sinarmas Capital
  • Invest India
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