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Apply with your
startup
Free, two-minute form.
Selections by 30 May.
presents
Startup Marathon 3.0
Pitch your startup to 20+ active ANGEL INVESTORS
Meet Investors. Pitch Your Startup. Unlock Funding Opportunities Upto 100 Crores.
Built for founders who are done chasing warm intros.
Apply free
Pay ₹2,000 only if selected.
presents
Startup Marathon 3.0
PITCH YOUR STARTUP TO 20+ ACTIVE ANGEL INVESTORS
Meet Investors. Pitch Your Startup. Unlock Funding Opportunities Upto 100 Crores.
Built for founders who are
done chasing warm intros.
Apply free
Pay ₹2,000 only if selected.
Our
Partners
State Gov. Partner
Tech Partners
Mumbai Tech Partners
Pune Tech Partner
Ecosystem Partner
Knowledge Partner
Investment Partners
Incubation Partners
Tech Partners
Our Partners
State Government Partner
Mumbai Tech Partners
Pune Tech Partner
Ecosystem Partner
Knowledge Partner
Investment Partners
Incubation Partners
CITIES COVERED
FOUR CITIES · FOUR EVENT DAYS · ONE VENUE IN EACH
125 founders selected per city. Pick where you pitch.
about 40 city
Why We Built This?
80% of Indian VC money is concentrated within 8km of two airports. Bangalore HSR and Mumbai BKC.
That's where deals get done — over coffee, at demo days, in WhatsApp groups you're not in. If you're building in Nashik, Aurangabad, Kolhapur, or Nagpur, you've felt this.We've watched it for 3 years while deploying ₹150Cr in 25+ startups.
The 40 City Roadshow exists because the next ₹1,000Cr won't all come from Bangalore. We're bringing investors to you.
The 40 City Roadshow
is designed to bridge this gap.
It is a structured, nationwide platform that identifies promising startups across 40 cities, evaluates them through a rigorous process, and connects them with the right investors in a focused, high-intent environment.
What Founders Get
Five things every founder leaves with.
What You
Gain From
This Journey
A pitch slot in front
of 20+ investors with
₹100Cr+ deployable
capital.
#1
Written + verbal
feedback from 3 active
investors within 7 days
of pitching.
#2
Direct intro to
investors who
matched your sector.
#3
A spot in the NTWRK's
600+ founder
WhatsApp community
#4
Top 10% across all
4 cities advance to
Capital Connect
#5
Investors At Startup Marathon 2026
Aashish Vanigota
Principal
Anupam Loiwal
VC
Anirudh Khusape
COO
Shadab Husain
Sr. Incubation Manager
Khushal Katara
CEO
Sagar Ranshoor
Head Of Incubation
Jeet Chandan
MD
Vibha Dave
CGO
Manav Rajiv
Promoter & Director
Saumil Gandhi
Vice President
Eligibility Criteria
We do not accept applications from startups operating in the following categories
Restaurants, cafés, cloud kitchens
Snacks, beverages, FMCG food products
D2C food brands, QSR chains, or beverage companies
Ready-To-Eat Food Brands & Processed Food Companies
Alcohol, tobacco, cigarettes, vaping & nicotine products
Gambling, betting, fantasy gaming, poker, casinos
Adult entertainment, explicit content or services
Recreational drugs, narcotics, or related products
How it Works?How it Works?
Path From Application To Investor Access
Apply with your
02
Pitch in your
city, if selected
If application is selected pay Rs 2000 to pitch offline in your city
03
Get evaluated
by our team +
investor & advisors
Scored on stage clarity, team strength, sector fit, and funding readiness.
04
Top founders
advance to
Capital Connect
If selected, pitch to a wider investor network at Capital Connect Mumbai.
Only the strongest startups advance to the final round.
We back founders who are ready to scale.
Startup Marathon 3.0
Maharashtra Edition
Not Everyone Gets To Pitch.
Will You?
We’re shortlisting select founders to pitch directly to investors,
unlocking real opportunities to raise capital across Maharashtra.
- High-quality startup evaluation by investors & industry experts
- Shortlisted founders pitch live in their city
- Direct access to investors actively looking to fund startups
- Top performers advance to Capital Connect
Applications Open For:
Mumbai
Pune
Nashik
Nagpur
Deadlines approaching.
Limited slots per city.
Not Everyone Gets To Pitch.
Will You?
We’re shortlisting a select group of founders to pitch
directly to investors across Maharashtra and unlock
real opportunities to raise capital.
- High-quality startup evaluation by investors & industry experts
- Shortlisted founders pitch live in their city
- Direct access to investors actively looking to fund startups
- Top performers advance to Capital Connect
Applications Open For:
Mumbai
Pune
Nashik
Nagpur
Deadlines approaching. Limited slots per city.
Apply to Pitch
our Testimonials
Startup Marathon 2025
- ₹100 CrTotal Funding Pool
- 850+Startup Registrations
- 350+Startup Pitch
- 07Deal Locked
Applications Are Filling Fast
Each city has limited founder slots to maintain quality and investor relevance. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis — early applicants get priority access.
Frequently askedquestions
Frequently askedquestions
Still have questions?
Can’t find the answer to your question? Send us an email and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible!
Startup founders, angel investors, VCs, corporate investors, mentors, ecosystem enablers, and service providers.
Yes. The roadshow is designed for early-stage and growth-stage founders actively looking to raise capital, gain mentorship, and build partnerships.
Startups should be early to growth stage with active revenue.
Participation is curated to ensure high-quality interactions. Startups and investors are reviewed based on relevance, stage, and intent to engage.