In the world of innovation at SIBM Pune, the Innovation Council (E-Cell), offers a guiding hand to startups, nurturing them from the inception of their ideas all the way through the exciting process of securing funding.
The Grand Pitch, a flagship event conducted by the Innovation Council, aims to provide young startups with an opportunity to raise funding, upscale their startups and showcase them nationally. This event is also recognised as Symbi's very own Shark Tank as it replicates the excitement, the high stakes, and the thrill of entrepreneurs presenting their brainchild to a panel of renowned investors.
After the astonishing debut last year, The Grand Pitch with its second edition, was back, and it was bigger, bolder, and even more transformative.
The eminent panel of Sharks (investors) comprised of Mr. Chandrashekar Kupperi, the Founder of ANOVA Corporate Services Private Limited, Mr. Vishal Jain, the Chief Investment Officer at Misfits, Mr. Mandar Joshi, Partner at Venture Catalysts++, Mr. Ashish Banka, Founder of Goosebumps Network, Mr. Jay Mangdani, Business Lead at LetsVenture, Mr. Devensh Chawla, the Founder and CEO of Chatur Ideas, Mr. Rohit Goyal, the Managing Partner at Windrose Capital, Mr. Poojit Jain, CFO at Eaglewings Ventures and Dr. Vikram Kumar, the Managing Director at SRV Media.
This year, the below-mentioned startup founders secured a total significant investment funding of Rs.5.7 Crores during our remarkable event.
Cannabie Lifestyles raised a sum of Rs. 3,00,00,000.
Guruji Air International raised a sum of Rs. 2,00,00,000.
Chronicles Sporting raised a sum of Rs. 40,00,000.
Wevive India raised a sum of Rs. 30,00,000.
In conclusion, “The Grand Pitch” promises to be a pivotal moment in the world of entrepreneurship, innovation, and investment. The Grand Pitch is where dreams will take flight, where brilliant ideas will find their wings, where startups will embark on a journey towards becoming the success stories of tomorrow, where innovation meets investment, and where the future of entrepreneurship is redefined one pitch at a time.
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| Ms. Supriya Rahalkar | Sr. Supervisor |
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| Ms. Margaret Dsouza | Sr. Coordinator |
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| Mr. Vishal Yadav | Sr. Coordinator |
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| Ms. Neha Pathak | Coordinator |
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| Ms. Pranjali Kulkarni | Coordinator |
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| Ms. Nilima Ranadive | Coordinator |
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| Mr. Neeraj Kamble | Coordinator |
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| Mr. Saurabh Ghumatkar | Assistant Coordinator |
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| Ms. Shilpa Ravalallu | Sr. P.A.to Director |
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| Mr. Abhishek Kudale | Office Assistant |
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| Mr. Rajesh Bagewadi | Sr. Network Engineer |
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| Ms. Saee H. Gokhale | Sr. Lab Instructor |
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| Mr. Nilesh S Kadam | Sr. Lab Instructor |
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| Mr. Vijay Sahane | Sr. IT Support |
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| Mr. Rahul Chalvade | IT Support |
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| Ms. Ashwini Kulkarni | Sr. Supervisor Accounts |
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| Ms. Meghana Kulkarni | Sr. Accountant |
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| Ms. Deepti Velhal | Deputy Accountant |
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| Mr. Mukesh Thopate | Office Attendant |
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| Mr. Puran Walmiki | Sr. Office Attendant |
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| Mr. Kailash Shinde | Sr. Office Attendant |
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