About Startup Mahakumbh

Building on the resounding success of the inaugural edition, Startup Mahakumbh is back with its second edition, promising to be bigger, bolder, and more impactful. The maiden edition in 2024 was a phenomenal milestone, drawing over 1,300 exhibitors, including unicorns, soonicorns, startups, incubators, and accelerators, across 10 thematic pavilions. With an astounding 48,000+ business visitors, the event created an unparalleled platform for innovation, networking, and collaboration. The conference featured 392 top-tier speakers, including unicorn founders, thought leaders, policymakers, and influencers, attracting 5,000+ delegates and 200+ leading investors, venture capitalists, and family offices. The event was graced by the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shre Narendra Modi, who addressed the gathering and visited the exhibition, highlighting the significance of Startup Mahakumbh as a key initiative in India's entrepreneurial journey.

We are now thrilled to announce Startup Mahakumbh , which will take place from April 3 to 5, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Themed “Startup India @ 2047 – Unfolding the Bharat Story,” this edition aims to envision the future of India's startup ecosystem as the country charts its path toward becoming a global innovation hub by 2047. The event will celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation, fostering collaborations across sectors and industries.

Startup India @ 2047 – Unfolding the Bharat Story
This year’s theme will focus on the journey and vision of India's startup ecosystem over the next two decades, aiming to shape a self-reliant and innovative and Viksit Bharat by 2047. It will highlight the evolving policies, people, and partnerships that will drive the country's transformation into a global leader in innovation and entrepreneurship.


What to Expect at Startup Mahakumbh

3000
Exhibiting
Startups
12
Thematic
Pavilions & Tracks
1000
Investors
1000
Incubators &
Accelerators
10000
Delegates
50
Country
Delegations
5000
Entrepreneurs
50000
Business
Visitors

Key Organizers and Supporters

The Startup Mahakumbh program is thoughtfully curated by a distinguished committee of leaders from India’s startup ecosystem. The event is led by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI). It is supported by key industry stakeholders such as ASSOCHAM, IVCA, and Bootstrap Foundation. The event is further well-supported by the National Startup Advisory Council, DPIIT, and Startup India.

Organising Committee

Alok Mittal

Alok Mittal

Board of Trustees, TiE Global

Aman Gupta

Aman Gupta

Co-Founder & CMO, boAt Lifestyle

Anjali Bansal

Anjali Bansal

Founding Partner, Avaana Capital

Archana Jahagirdar

Archana Jahagirdar

Founding & Managing Partner, Rukam Capital

Arvind Gupta

Arvind Gupta

CEO, Digital India Foundation

Harsh Jain

Harsh Jain

CEO & Co-founder, Dream11

Madan Padaki

Madan Padaki

Founder & CEO, 1Bridge; President TiE Bangalore

Nithin Kamath

Nithin Kamath

Founder & CEO, Zerodha and Rainmatter

Peyush Bansal

Peyush Bansal

CEO & Co-founder, Lenskart

Pramod Bhasin

Pramod Bhasin

Founder & Chairman, Clix Capital

Prashanth Prakash

Prashanth Prakash

Founding Partner, Accel India

Rikant Pittie

Rikant Pittie

CEO & Co-founder, EaseMyTrip

Sanjay Nayar

Sanjay Nayar

Founder & Chairman, Sorin Investments

Sanjeev Bikhchandani

Sanjeev Bikhchandani

Founder & Executive Vice Chairman, Info Edge

Sateesh Andra

Sateesh Andra

Managing Director, Endiya Partners

Shanti Mohan

Shanti Mohan

Co-founder, LetsVenture

Shweta Kohli

Shweta Rajpal Kohli

President & CEO, Startup Policy Forum

Vani Kola

Vani Kola

Managing Director, Kalaari Capital

Vineet Agarwal

Vineet Agarwal

Managing Director,
Transport Corporation of India Ltd

Vineet Rai

Vineet Rai

Founder & Chairman, Aavishkaar Group