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Accelerator VC 100Unicorns and leading early stage investor Venture Catalysts together will host\u00a0 the 6th Global Demo Day, also known as DDay, on February 11 to provide wings to several disruptive startups.<\/span><\/p>\n

The DDay will feature 20+ startups <\/span>from the portfolio of 100Unicorns and Venture Catalysts<\/span> pitch their groundbreaking ideas to more than 1,000+ global investors with an aim to raise a cumulative funding of $100 Mn. <\/span>The DDay has already garnered significant investor interest. Notably, 40% of the targeted fundraise has been subscribed.<\/span><\/p>\n

The participating startups boast an impressive lineup of founders, with 55% being serial entrepreneurs or second-time founders bringing extensive experience from top-tier institutions like IITs, IIMs <\/span>and held senior leadership at global MNCs<\/span> among others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The upcoming edition will have a sharp focus on revenue generation and scalability. The presenting\u00a0 startups are from nine diverse sectors, including enterprise SaaS, infrastructure, fintech, D2C, circular economy, and healthtech, with a specific focus on those leveraging artificial intelligence (AI).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The past editions of DDay were big successes <\/span>seeing participation from over 4200+ global VC firms, family offices, and institutional and corporate investors.<\/span> 100Unicorns helped startups raise over $500 Mn across the previous editions of DDay. Success stories like Zypp Electric, BluSmart, and Renee Cosmetics showcase the platform\u2019s ability to catapult promising startups into high-growth trajectories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Since Demo Days, Zypp Electric has raised a total funding of over $55 Mn to date from investors like ENEOS, Gogoro, among others. Meanwhile, BluSmart has raised an equity funding of about $136 Mn to date from investors like BP Ventures, Asia Climate Partners, responsAbility Investments, MS Dhoni Family office among others. Renee Cosmetics has raised about $48 Mn and counts names like Mensa Brands, Evolvence India, and Edelweiss Group among its investors. Other companies which participated in Demo Days include Presincto which was recently acquired by IBM, OTO Capital which raised over $10 Mn led by GMO Venture Partners and Charge+zone raising $108 Mn till date.<\/span><\/p>\n

Zypp Electric has raised a total funding of over $55 Mn to date from investors like ENEOS, <\/span>Gogoro, among others. <\/span>Meanwhile, BluSmart has raised an equity funding of about $136 Mn to date from investors like <\/span>responsAbility Investments AG<\/span>, MS Dhoni Family Office, among others. <\/span>Renee Cosmetics has raised about $48 Mn and counts names like Mensa Brands, <\/span>Evolvence India, and Edelweiss Group among its investors.<\/span><\/p>\n

The upcoming DDay is more than just a fundraising event. It will provide networking opportunities to the founders, allowing them to connect with prominent investors, receive mentorship from industry leaders, and potentially secure long-term strategic partnerships. With a focus on digital solutions and adaptability, these startups are well-positioned to navigate challenging economic landscapes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Founded by Dr Apoorva Ranjan Sharma, Anil Jain, Anuj Golecha, and Gaurav Jain, 100Unicorns is the flagship fund of Venture Catalysts (VCats) Group, supported by over 10,000 angel investors and family offices. Since 2016, the group has incubated more than 400 startups. Over 90+ of its portfolio startups have provided exits with 3X to 80X returns within five years of inception.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIndia is at an inflection point. Technological advancements, a burgeoning digital-first population, and a strong entrepreneurial spirit create a fertile ground for innovation. At 100Unicorns and Venture Catalysts, we are not just capital providers; we are active partners of strategic guidance and operational support to 20+ portfolio companies with the help of Demo Day 6. Our goal is to bridge the gap between India and the world, explore opportunities to co-invest with 1000+ leading global VCs, and provide access to international markets, talent, and expertise,\u201d shares Dr Sharma.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Join the exclusive, invite-only Demo Day by 100Unicorns along with 1000+ global investors\u00a0 by <\/span>clicking here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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