Arjun Vaidya
Co-Founder - V3 Ventures
From dadi ke nuske to a digital revolution, introducing Arjun Vaidya, the force behind India’s Ayurvedic startup wave, and currently, the co-founder of V3 Ventures.
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Season 1 lit up Zee TV and Zee5 with 86 startups, ₹41 crore in deals, and ₹8.5 crore on one cheque. Bharat watched live. Founders woke up to funded inboxes.
Startup Fest 2026 is the next chapter — the moment Ideabaaz comes off the screen and into the room.
CHAPTER 1
The Show
Aired on Zee TV and Zee5. 86 startups. ₹41 crore deals.
SEASON 1 — AIRED
CHAPTER 2
The Fest
5 days at Bharat Mandapam. 150+ investors. Live pitches, stalls, awards, and media visibility.
AUG 26-30, 2026 — DONELIVE NOW
CHAPTER 3
The Show Returns
Bigger stage. Bigger panel. Bigger cheques. India watches again.
SEASON 2 — AUDITIONS OPENCHAPTER 1
The Show
Aired on Zee TV and Zee5. 86 startups. ₹41 crore deals.
SEASON 1 — AIREDCHAPTER 2
The Fest
5 days at Bharat Mandapam. 150+ investors. Live pitches, stalls, awards, and media visibility.
AUG 26-30, 2026 — DONELIVE NOW
CHAPTER 3
The Show Returns
Bigger stage. Bigger panel. Bigger cheques. India watches again.
SEASON 2 — AUDITIONS OPENEcosystem
Backed by India's startup, investment & innovation ecosystem.
Top Titans
Rishabh Mariwala
Managing Partner - Sharp Ventures
From Sharp Ventures to shaping a culture of innovation, meet the visionary, Rishabh Mariwala
Archana Jahagirdar
Founder - Rukam Capital
She spotted sparks before the world saw startups. Meet Archana Jahagirdar, the visionary investor fuelling India’s brightest ideas at Rukam Capital.
Sandesh Sharda
Founder - Gro More
This VC from Washington DC is funding the future and creating real change! Meet Sandesh Sharda, the visionary founder of Gromore and Golden Yug Resorts, who is reshaping India’s financial landscape.
Shaili Chopra
Founder - SheThePeople.TV
From boardrooms to the world of health-tech storytelling, she's redefining how women's voices are heard and amplified. Meet Shaili Chopra, who's enforcing positive change with Gytree and SheThePeople TV.
Anupam Bansal
Founder - Liberty Shoes Ltd
From school shoes to wedding wear, Liberty Shoes has been a part of every Indian milestone. Introducing Anupam Bansal, the stride behind India's iconic footwear journey!
Ravi Reddy
Chairman & CEO - Sunera Group
From scaling global technology ventures to bridging innovation between the US and India, meet Ravi Reddy, the visionary Chairman & CEO of Sunera Group, empowering founders with cross-border expertise and patient capital.
Arjun Vaidya
Co-Founder - V3 Ventures
From dadi ke nuske to a digital revolution, introducing Arjun Vaidya, the force behind India’s Ayurvedic startup wave, and currently, the co-founder of V3 Ventures.
Rishabh Mariwala
Managing Partner - Sharp Ventures
From Sharp Ventures to shaping a culture of innovation, meet the visionary, Rishabh Mariwala
Archana Jahagirdar
Founder - Rukam Capital
She spotted sparks before the world saw startups. Meet Archana Jahagirdar, the visionary investor fuelling India’s brightest ideas at Rukam Capital.
Sandesh Sharda
Founder - Gro More
This VC from Washington DC is funding the future and creating real change! Meet Sandesh Sharda, the visionary founder of Gromore and Golden Yug Resorts, who is reshaping India’s financial landscape.
Shaili Chopra
Founder - SheThePeople.TV
From boardrooms to the world of health-tech storytelling, she's redefining how women's voices are heard and amplified. Meet Shaili Chopra, who's enforcing positive change with Gytree and SheThePeople TV.
Anupam Bansal
Founder - Liberty Shoes Ltd
From school shoes to wedding wear, Liberty Shoes has been a part of every Indian milestone. Introducing Anupam Bansal, the stride behind India's iconic footwear journey!
Ravi Reddy
Chairman & CEO - Sunera Group
From scaling global technology ventures to bridging innovation between the US and India, meet Ravi Reddy, the visionary Chairman & CEO of Sunera Group, empowering founders with cross-border expertise and patient capital.
Supported by India's leading startup ecosystem.
Officially supported by leading academic bodies, capital markets, broadcast networks, and ecosystem partners to ensure maximum founder impact.
IIT Madras
Incubation partner · 8 startups incubated S1
Razorpay Rize
Startup Enabler
House of IP
Intellectual property & patent partner
NSE
Capital markets & listing partner
Wizcraft
Entertainment Agency
VC Funds & Ecosystem Partners
Startup Fest Highlights
Founder Networking
Demo Day
Workshops
Investor Connect
Startup Exhibition
Awards
Founder Networking
Demo Day
Workshops
Investor Connect
Startup Exhibition
Awards
Founder Stories
Startups that turned visibility into opportunity.
Real stories from founders who leveraged Ideabaaz to scale their reach and secure growth.
Media Powered
More than a startup event. A media-powered founder discovery platform.
Ideabaaz Startup Fest blends startups, storytelling, media, entertainment, and ecosystem visibility into one powerful founder platform.
National Visibility
Reach audiences through television, OTT, digital, and social amplification.
Founder Storytelling
Turn your startup journey into a story people remember.
Content Integration
Get featured across interviews, startup showcases, digital campaigns, and ecosystem content.
Brand Discovery
Help investors, partners, and audiences discover your startup at scale.