TiE the knot
"TiE the Knot" at TiEcon Delhi 2013, will be a very exclusive and a first of its kind forum at the TiE platform. The forum will provide high potential companies (tech & non-tech) who have demonstrable products and are looking to raise their first seed investment. Ten such high potential companies will be shortlisted and will pitch to a select group of individual investors who will be looking to make on-spot invest commitments in a high impact televised format.
Why Apply
- Opportunity to pitch to a highly renowned & hand-picked group of individual investors
- Opportunity to receive investment commitments on the spot
- Service providers & experts to facilitate deal closure & documentation
- Extensive mentoring/prep for the final pitches
Application Criteria
- Registered Indian entity in operations for at least 3 months
- Preference for early revenues and if pre-revenue should have developed a fully functional product or prototype
- Looking to raise up to maximum of INR 50 lakhs (equity)
Format
The final shortlist of 10 entrepreneurs will get 10 minutes to make a pitch to the investors. The investors will ask pertinent questions on the business and take a call whether they would like to invest or not. At the session, there will be key service providers like accredited legal and financial firms to help with structuring of the deal and possible issuance of a term sheet.
Date | Milestone |
---|---|
7th August – 15th September | Call for Applications Open |
18th September | Final Round of ten shortlist companies announced Rs. 25000 + taxes |
18th September - 2nd October | Mentoring & Refining of Pitches |
4th & 5th October | TiE the Knot Final Pitches |