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IVY Growth Associates, a leading venture capital firm and startup ecosystem enabler based in Surat, will host the third edition of its flagship event, 21BY72, on June 15 and 16 in the Diamond City.
This summit aims to position Surat on the global startup ecosystem map. With more than 20,000 participants, including over 200 startup founders and 600+ investors and industry leaders, 21BY72 will be one of the largest startup events in the country. It offers a premier platform for networking, learning, and collaboration.
Featuring over 100 venture capital funds and 500 angel investors, the summit provides an unmatched opportunity for startups to showcase their offerings and pitch their ideas to the nation’s top investors. The event will also include panel discussions, keynote addresses, and interactive workshops, equipping entrepreneurs with valuable knowledge, meaningful connections, and growth opportunities.
“The third edition of 21BY72 will see over 20,000 participants, surpassing the 16,000 attendees of the second edition. It will play an even bigger role in strengthening the startup ecosystem,” said Prateek Toshniwal, Chartered Accountant and investor. “We are thrilled to announce that prominent figures like Dr. Vaidya’s & V3 Ventures Founder Arjun Vaidya, Head of Venture Capital at Google India Apurva Chamaria, and Wow Skin Science Founder Manish Chowdhary, among others, will participate in the summit, sharing their expertise and insights on the latest trends in technology, business, and entrepreneurship.”
Rachit Poddar, Co-Founder of IVY Growth Associates, highlighted, “A key highlight of the summit is the Trailblazers Mine, a live pitching and fundraising event where selected startups will present their ideas to esteemed investors, mentors, and industry leaders. Additionally, nearly 100 startups will exhibit their innovative products and services to investors and partners.”
IVY Growth Associates is dedicated to putting Surat on the global startup map by connecting startups with investors from India, the UAE, the UK, and the USA. Through 21BY72, the organization accelerates entrepreneurship, boosts the economy and employment, and drives angel investment across India.
In less than three years, IVY Growth Associates and its network have invested in over 100 growth-stage startups across various sectors, deploying Rs. 20 crores from its fund and syndicating over Rs. 80 crores from its network. The portfolio includes successful startups in renewable energy, protective farming, edtech, and direct-to-consumer brands, with a focus on fintech, agritech, cleantech, SaaS, and EV sectors. Notable investments include Emotorad, Rupeek, Zappfresh, Zypp Electric, and BluSmart.
IVY Growth has also launched ‘Arigato Capital,’ a SEBI-registered Category-1 AIF Venture Capital Fund, aiming to raise a corpus of 250 crores. This initiative enhances the organization’s capability to fund promising startups. As part of its expansion strategy, IVY Growth is building a global corridor connecting angel investors and startups, with a special focus on the Middle East, USA, and Europe.
IVY Growth Associates invites the entire startup ecosystem to join them in Surat and help make the city India’s next startup hub.
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