Link to register: bit.ly/kickstartvol2_2018

Here's a great chance for you to find out if you are investment ready and meet active angel investors.

Kickstart is an initiative by Headstart Network foundation where startups pitch their ideas to a panel of judges who are active angel investors, venture capitalists or program managers with the country's leading incubators and accelerators. After inviting applications, the startups are shortlisted by Headstart. On the day of the vent, the startups battle it out in a fiery pitch session in front of a Jury. The day ends with networking and the announcement of the winners. Investors set up one on one meetings with startups they are interested in funding.

This is the second edition of Kickstart nationals. Kickstart will be hosted in 5 cities (Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Raipur) in January 2018. The best startups from these regional rounds will fly to Bangalore for the mega finals on 10th of February, 2018.

What we are looking for in the top startups:
1. Does the startup solve a big problem in a big, fast growing market?
2. How good is the traction?
3. Does the team have the wherewithal to become a market leader?
4. Does the startup have a sustainable competitive advantage?
5. How is your idea influencing the society or making an impact in your target segment.

Judges:?
- VentureEast
- SucSEED Venture Partners
- Touchstone Equities
- Endiya Partners
- HNIs

The previous edition of Kickstart nationals in April 2017, saw 115 meetings set up for 20 startups with 27 investors.

Date: 6th January, 2018
(Kickstart is a closed door event and is not open to audience)

Link to register: bit.ly/kickstartvol2_2018