Bengaluru

Fundraising for Startups: Panel Conversation

Happened on March 01, Saturday, 2025
6:00pm — 08:00pm (GMT+05:30)
Draper Startup House Koramangala
57 slots booked.
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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.


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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.

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