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eChai Startup Social in Mumbai

eChai Ventures and DevX Venture Fund will be hosting the small gathering with the startups folks to connect, share and collaborate.

eChai Ventures and DevX Venture Fund will be hosting the small gathering with the startups folks to connect, share and collaborate.

Saturday, 19 November 2022
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM IST
DevX, 7th Floor, A Wing, Dynasty Business Park, Nr. JB Nagar Metro Station (Chakala), Andheri Kurla Road, Andheri East, Mumbai 400065.
Mumbai
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DevX, 7th Floor, A Wing, Dynasty Business Park, Nr. JB Nagar Metro Station (Chakala), Andheri Kurla Road, Andheri East, Mumbai 400065.
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