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Apply with your
startup
Free, two-minute form.
Selections by 24 May.
Presents
CITY
Maharashtra’s
Biggest Founder-Investor Roadshow
Pitch live in your city. Get evaluated by active investors. Top founders
advance to Capital Connect in Mumbai where the cheques get written.
Built for founders who are done chasing warm intros.
Apply free
Pay ₹2,000 only if selected.
Presents
CITY
Maharashtra’s
Biggest Founder-Investor Roadshow
Pitch live in your city. Get evaluated by active investors.
Top founders advance to Capital Connect in Mumbai
where the cheques get written.
Built for founders who are
done chasing warm intros.
Pay ₹2,000 only if selected.
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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?
India’s startup ecosystem is largely concentrated in metro cities, leaving many high-potential startups in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities without access to capital, networks, and visibility.
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
Opportunity to pitch
your startup
#1
Actionable feedback
from experienced
evaluators
#2
Direct access to
serious investors
#3
Exposure beyond
your local ecosystem
#4
Higher probability of
meaningful funding
conversations
#5
Eligibility Criteria
We do not accept applications from startups operating in the following categories
Food & Beverage (F&B)
brands, including
Restaurants, cafés, cloud kitchens
Snacks, beverages, FMCG food products
D2C food brands, QSR chains, orbeverage companies
Ready-To-Eat Food Brands & ProcessedFood Companies
Restricted/Excluded
Categories
Alcohol, tobacco, cigarettes, vaping &nicotine products
Gambling, betting, fantasy gaming,poker, casinos
Adult entertainment, explicit contentor services
Recreational drugs, narcotics, or relatedproducts
Path From ApplicationTo Investor AccessPath From Application To Investor Access
Pitch in your city. If you’re among the strongest, Mumbai’s next.
Apply with your
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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.
Maharashtra Startup Marathon
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 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 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
What Founders Are Saying
This wasn’t just another networking event — within a few hours I had meaningful conversations with three investors actively investing in my space.
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
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.