Cover for Fundraising for Startups: Panel Conversation with Founders & Investors - Mumbai Edition

Fundraising for Startups: Panel Conversation with Founders & Investors - Mumbai Edition

Raising capital is never just about the pitch — it’s about timing, traction, and trust. This panel brings together early-stage founders and active investors to unpack the real dynamics of startup fundraising in today’s market.
We’ll explore what investors look for beyond the deck, how founders navigate rejections and term sheets, and what’s changing in the funding landscape across sectors. 

Whether you're gearing up for your first raise or thinking about your next round, join us for a candid, practical conversation on what it really takes to raise money and build lasting relationships in the startup ecosystem.

Sumit Kasardekar Ansh Varma Kunal Moon Sumit, Ansh + 5 others went See who came
Shivam Shah
Shivam Shah
Hoping to meet
  • Intros to paying customers
  • A startup role I would love, at any kind
Sumit Kasardekar
Ahmedabad
Sumit Kasardekar
Founder · The Harsmit Ventures

Solo founder and Advisor, Bootstrapped, in Fintech + Insurtech + SaaS.

Building I’m building The Harsmit Ventures. Our goal is simple: make it easier for business owners to access financial services, business technology, and AI tools from one trusted partner instead of juggling multiple providers.
Hoping to meet
  • Enterprise / GCC buyer intros
  • Bootstrapped, profitable founders
  • Growth & marketing leaders
  • People obsessed with AI workflows
  • Founders & operators in my city
  • First customers
  • Mentorship
Vishal Dubey
Mumbai
Vishal Dubey
Founder & CEO · OneTimeX

Founder, Seed, in Fintech.

Building Building India's first full-stack wealth platform combining Pre-IPO & unlisted share access, listed stock trading (via Motilal Oswal & SAHI), and insurance (via ICICI Prudential) — all under one brand for retail investors.
Hoping to meet
  • Bootstrapped, profitable founders
  • People obsessed with AI workflows
C
Chitransh Nishad

Co-founder and Engineer / builder, Pre-revenue / pre-PMF and Pre-seed, in Fintech.

Hoping to meet
  • Angel / seed investors for my startup
  • Growth & marketing leaders

eChai Partner Brands

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

Past event happened on 30 May 2026