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SBI Foundation and Villgro launch 'Innovators for Bharat' for agritech startups

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SBI Foundation and Villgro launch 'Innovators for Bharat' for agritech startups
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SBI Foundation and Villgro have launched the ‘Innovators for Bharat’ program to support 14 innovative agritech startups. With initial funding of Rs 3.25 crore, the program is unlocking an additional amount through NBFC partner NABKISAN, totaling Rs 6 crore in support for these startups. The initiative aims to help early and growth-stage startups address agricultural challenges and the impacts of climate change. By fostering tech solutions, the program seeks to improve the income and sustainability of smallholder farmers. The 14 supported startups include Bharat Rohan, RAAV Techlabs, Navork Innovations, Marut Drones, GreyMatter (Upaz), Carbon Masters, Raheja Solar, Ekosight, Pasidi Panta, Agrosperity (Kivi), Krimanshi, RuKart, GreenSupply, and E-Feed. These startups focus on reducing post-harvest losses, utilizing agricultural waste, and mitigating CO2 emissions. Over the next two years, the program aims to impact the lives of 10,000 individuals, promote sustainable practices on 60,000 acres, and prevent 15,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions. The program includes funding support from SBI Foundation, which will also offer a network of banking and financial institutions for mentorship, along with partnerships for field trials. Villgro has previously supported 323 social enterprises that raised over Rs 438.8 crore in investments and created 4,922 jobs, positively impacting over 20 million lives. SBI Foundation, the CSR arm of the State Bank Group, works across India to provide resources to vulnerable communities through strategic partnerships.

PedalStart concludes multi-city event series ‘Founder-Investor Fusion’

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PedalStart concludes multi-city event series ‘Founder-Investor Fusion’
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PedalStart concludes multi-city event series ‘Founder-Investor Fusion’ Startup accelerator PedalStart has concluded its flagship multi-city offline event series, ‘Founder-Investor Fusion’. The invite-only event brought together over 350 participants across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Gurugram, and witnessed the presence of over 220 angel investors and High Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs). More than 90 new and emerging startups at various stages of growth obtained learning and networking opportunities through the event series, while soft commitments to the tune of Rs 6 crore were made to six startups who actively pitched. Launched in March this year, ‘Founder-Investor Fusion’ aims to empower early-stage start-ups (POC to early revenue stages), while simultaneously giving select investors the opportunity to invest in some of the most promising start-ups across the country. The event witnessed strong engagement while providing a powerful platform for carefully selected startups, six of whom pitched for raising up rounds. Ventures such as Flowwat, InsightAI, Shoegr, Bull Agritech, Iztri, and Oopar Club took the centre stage to pitch their innovations and growth plans. According to PedalStart, the key objective and driving force behind the series was to bridge the gap between promising early-stage startups and the strategic capital, mentorship, and ecosystem access they need to thrive. The Founder-Investor Fusion series began in Bengaluru in March 2025, with over 60 participants, including founders from PedalStart’s portfolio, followed by the next two chapters in Hyderabad and Mumbai, which saw a collective participation of over 150 angels and startup founders. The final chapter of the event, held recently at DLF Cyber Park, Gurugram, witnessed the attendance of over 20 promising startup founders and more than 100 investors. “From live pitches to strategic networking, the Fusion events offered immense value to founders and investors alike, and we are extremely proud to have received overwhelming support and active participation from the startup community across the country,” said Manas Pal and Aditya Darolia, co-founders of PedalStart. PedalStart is a startup accelerator dedicated to empowering early-stage founders with hands-on guidance, execution support, and strategic growth. Each year, through a three-month filtration process, it selects 15–18 high-potential startups for active investment and mentorship. The accelerator helps startups scale, expand market presence, and build strong foundations for long-term success.

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