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Venture Catalysts++ to host Demo Day 7
By Startup Enthusiast ·
- Date
- Company
- Venture Catalysts
- What it does
- Startup investment platform and accelerator
- Kind
- Launch
- Amount
- ~$46 million (Rs 380 crore)
What they do
Venture Catalysts++ is an investment platform that supports and funds startups
What happened
It will host Demo Day 7 on May 29, where 12 startups seek about $46 million
Why it matters
The event targets global investors and family offices, with $20 million pre-committed; focus sectors include deeptech, AI, aerospace, climate tech, and defence
The details
- Venture Catalysts++ will host Demo Day 7 on May 29 as a virtual-only event.
- The event will showcase 12 startups seeking a collective ~$46 million (Rs 380 crore).
- About $20 million has already been pre-committed by investors.
- The target audience includes global investors and family offices.
- Startups span sectors like deeptech, AI, aerospace, climate tech, sustainability, defence, logistics, and consumer brands.
- Focus areas include biodegradable plastics, deeptech infrastructure, healthtech, aerospace, defence, and supply chain solutions.
- The selection process involves multiple screening rounds, institutional diligence, investor matchmaking, and founder coaching.
The bigger picture
- Venture Catalysts++ has supported 130+ startups that raised $400 million+ in total.
- Previous Demo Days attracted 700+ venture firms and family offices from 18 countries.
- The platform's portfolio includes 300+ startups.
- The event aims to connect founders with long-term institutional capital.
About the business
- Venture Catalysts++ is an investment platform that supports startups through funding and mentorship.
- It organizes Demo Days to connect startups with investors.
- The platform focuses on sectors like deeptech, AI, aerospace, climate tech, and defence.
- It has a portfolio of 300+ startups.
- It has helped startups raise $400 million+ in total funding.
- The platform operates in India and targets global investors.
What happens next
- Host Demo Day 7 on May 29, 2026.
- Connect the 12 startups with global investors and family offices.
- Facilitate the raise of the remaining ~$26 million after pre-commitments.
The deal
- Type
- Demo Day
Founders
- Dr Apoorva Ranjan Sharma, Co-founder
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