Event update: Fundraising for Startups: Panel Conversation — eChai Ventures

Fundraising for Startups: Panel Conversation

Happened on March 01, Saturday, 2025

Draper Startup House Koramangala

57 slots booked.

Agenda:

Event Update:

The Fundraising for Startups panel has been moved to March 1st, Saturday, at 6 pm at Draper Startup House.

Instead, we will be hosting the Bengaluru Startup Meetup on February 15th, Saturday, at 6 pm at Draper Startup House.

Essentially, the event will take place at the same time and venue (Saturday, February 15th, at 6 pm at Draper Startup House), but instead of the Fundraising for Startups theme, it will be a Bengaluru Startup Meetup.

...

Join us on March 1st, Saturday, for an engaging panel conversation on startup fundraising, hosted by eChai Ventures and Draper Startup House, where operators from VC firms will share their valuable insights and strategies.

Learn essential tips and hear firsthand stories about overcoming fundraising challenges, while networking with fellow founders and startup folks.

Share event with friends

Share the link:

https://echai.ventures/events/fundraising-for-startups-panel-conversation-march-01-2025

Copy

The eChai Effect - In Their Words

"After moving back from the USA, eChai became my go-to space to learn how the Indian startup ecosystem works. It offered direct exposure to startup thinking and a community that openly shares business insights. What stood out was how easy it was to connect, learn, and grow through real conversations. As we built our IT hardware rentals business, eChai helped us find our niche and refine our path. Proud and grateful to be part of this amazing community."

Heet Sheth

Growth and Tech, Sheth Info

"eChai isn’t just a startup community … it’s a mindset . eChai has been one of the most impactful communities in my entrepreneurial journey. It’s been a turning point . In a world where building something can often feel isolating, eChai gave me a sense of belonging. I’ve found mentors, collaborators, and friends here — people who genuinely want to see you succeed. It’s a space where ideas are challenged, actions are celebrated, and founders grow not just in scale, but in clarity and confidence. From late-night ideas to early-morning pitches, this community has quietly but powerfully shaped the way I build, think, and dream. I’ll always be grateful for the way eChai creates spaces where founders don’t just grow businesses — they grow together."

Koumal Kalantry

Founder, Bignano Ventures

"For me, eChai is a second home. I've been associated with it since the early days, when it was already setting a different tone for how startup communities could work. As a traditional business owner entering the new-age D2C space, eChai supported me in every direction. Over the years, it became my window to the startup world — and also gave me lifelong friends who continue to show up, for business and beyond."

Pankaj Bhimani

Founder, 58miles

eChai Partner Brands

eChai Ventures partners with select brands as their growth partner - working together to explore new ideas, open doors, and build momentum across the startup ecosystem.

Creatosaurus

All-in-one creator stack for storytelling.