Leap To Unicorn with IDFC FIRST Bank

The Indian Startup ecosystem is basking in a golden period. Many entrepreneurs are swiftly innovating and building in India for the world – thus partaking in the flourishing India growth story. Therefore, it becomes more pertinent that they have the right resources and opportunities at the right time to take the big leap and thrive.

With this intent, IDFC FIRST Bank has joined hands with Moneycontrol and CNBCTV18 to create ‘Leap To Unicorn’ - a one-of-its-kind Founder Success Program that provides mentoring, networking, and fundraising opportunities for India’s most promising startups through a meticulously planned journey. GET FUNDED

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A VISION THAT INSPIRES

From founding one of India’s first unicorns to becoming an icon of meritorious achievement, the journey of V Vaidyanathan, MD & CEO, IDFC FIRST Bank, illustrates the power of belief and selflessness. Listen to the legend himself talk about the core values that have helped him rise above challenges and his passion to support other startups in their journey.

WHY PARTICIPATE

MENTORING SESSIONS

Attend curated boot camps conducted by startup ecosystem experts
NETWORKING

Access to India's top unicorn founders and investors
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY

Pitch to marquee investors for your next fundraise
MEDIA COVERAGE

Exposure on Network18’s media platforms
RECOGNITION

Feature in the IDFC FIRST Report ‘Top 100 Startups To Watch Out For’
EXCLUSIVE ACCESS

Exclusive virtual Masterclasses with industry veterans for all registered participants

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Your Journey

REGISTRATION

Click the GET FUNDED button to give wings to your startup business

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BOOTCAMP

Accelerate your entrepreneurial journey with sessions that hone your skills and avenues to build your business network

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SHORTLISTING

Most promising startups feature in the exclusive IDFC FIRST Bank report ‘Top 100 Startups To Watch Out For’

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FINALE

Top 5 startups compete for raising funds in a finale by presenting their Final Pitch to investors

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Helping You Grow

IDFC FIRST Bank is committed to supporting and strengthening the Indian Startup ecosystem and is invested in creating a platform for startups that promotes sustained growth. Under the FIRST Wings startup banking programme, we offer a suite of customized offerings including bespoke products and solutions for startups, founders, and investors.Visit here

Solution Stack

First startup current account
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Business first
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Startup credit
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Working capital solutions
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Trade & FX
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Cash management solutions
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BOOTCAMP

Days 1-3

Orientation & Fundamentals Of Starting Up

Amit Singh, Wow Labz

Days 4- 6

Building The Right Culture & Team For Your Business

To Be Confirmed

Days 7-10

Understanding Market Needs & Building What Customers Want

Vinayak Hegde, Microsoft for Startups

Deepesh Agarwal, MoveInSync

Arjun Vaidya, VerInvest

Days 11-12

Customer Acquisition & Expansion

Mabel Chacko, Open Fintech

Days 13-16

How To Raise Funds For Your Startup

Arpit Agarwal, Blume Ventures

Mohit Bansal, Deck Rooster

Mentors

Arpit Agarwal

Director, Blume Ventures

Mohit Bansal

Founder, Deck Rooster

Mabel Chacko

COO & Co-Founder, Open Fintech

Arjun Vaidya

Partner, Verlinvest

Deepesh Agarwal

Co-Founder & CEO, MoveInSync

Chetan Bhatia

Founder, Honest Create

Gautham Sivaramakrishnan

Lead | Platforms - Market, Blume Ventures

Sanjay Mehta

Founder & Partner, 100X.VC

Akshay Verma

Co-founder, Fitpass

Akash Gehani

Co-Founder, Instamojo

Hemendra Mathur

Co-Founder, ThinkAg

LS Ravi

Director, Finvisage Treasury Solutions

Ashish Kumar Singh

CHRO, Meesho

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STARTUP ECOSYSTEM ADVISOR

Headstart Network Foundation is India's largest grassroots-level organization that has played an important role in supporting entrepreneurship and startups in 20+ cities, since 2007. As the Startup Ecosystem Advisor for Leap to Unicorn, Headstart will support through essential aspects of the overall process (from registration to boot camps to the finale).

A VISION THAT INSPIRES

WHY PARTICIPATE

MENTORING SESSIONS

NETWORKING

FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY

MEDIA COVERAGE

RECOGNITION

EXCLUSIVE ACCESS

Your Journey

REGISTRATION

BOOTCAMP

SHORTLISTING

FINALE

Helping You Grow

Solution Stack

BOOTCAMP

Orientation & Fundamentals Of Starting Up

Building The Right Culture & Team For Your Business

Understanding Market Needs & Building What Customers Want

Customer Acquisition & Expansion

How To Raise Funds For Your Startup

Mentors

Arpit Agarwal

Mohit Bansal

Mabel Chacko

Arjun Vaidya

Deepesh Agarwal

Chetan Bhatia

Gautham Sivaramakrishnan

Sanjay Mehta

Akshay Verma

Akash Gehani

Hemendra Mathur

LS Ravi

Ashish Kumar Singh

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