TiE the Knot

by on 08 Aug, 2014

“TiE the Knot” at TiEcon Delhi 2015 in its fourth edition, will provide high potential companies an exclusive platform (tech & non-tech) who have demonstrable products/offerings to raise their first seed investment. In the last edition held in May 2015,five high potential companies were shortlisted and pitched to a select group of investors who made on-spot invest commitments in a high impact televised format anchored by CNBC TV 18.

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 demonstrable fully functional product or prototype which can be demoed.
  • Looking to raise up to maximum of INR 1 crore (equity)
  • Preference for startups who already have a pre-existing investor lead or are sponsored by an Angel network.

Format :

The final shortlist of 5 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.

Watch last years show :

TiE the Knot Oct 2014 TiE the Knot May 2015

Hear what the participants of TiE The Knot May 2015 have to say !

 

Pushpendra Thakur (Mishtag) -

TiE the Knot - Young Turks event, proved to be a great networking event and platform to connect with investors.TIE team has been doing really wonderful work by supporting the start-up ecosystem prevalent in country

Anand Shahani (Wedmegood) -

TiE The Knot is an awesome platform for generating great PR for your startup, as well as showcasing to a set of active funds and angels. However I would say one of the biggest take-homes is the feedback received over multiple rounds of perfecting your pitch, and the direct feedback you get from about 25 top business minds

Dr Ashvini Jakhar (Edu4share)-

TiE the Knot is a great platform for startups to get mentorship, recognition and funding like none other. Senior members of TiE team ( Gita Dang in my case) mentor shortlisted startups’ team to ensure that the idea is well represented to investors. Today, We are funded and I have a great network of mentors, investors and fellow entrepreneurs, all because of TiE the Knot event. Wishing good luck to all fellow entrepreneurs participating in this round.

Date Milestone
1st August to 7th September Call for Applications
14th September Announce Telephonic Jury Shortlist
29th September Prelim Physical Pitch
1st October Announce Final Teams
17th October TiE the Knot Finals

Apply

Interested entrepreneurs are required to submit a one page summary of their venture in the attached format supplemented with pictures to Amit Kr. Verma at [email protected]

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Ecosystem Partners