All In Capital, a forward-thinking early-stage venture capital firm, has announced the second edition of its live startup pitch event, Elevator Pitch 2.0. Focused on empowering early-stage founders from tier II and tier III cities, this initiative offers direct investment, visibility, and mentoringโeven for those outside the typical venture capital networks.
Scheduled for July 2025 in Bengaluru, Elevator Pitch 2.0 is a golden opportunity for emerging founders building Indiaโs next big startup.
๐ What is Elevator Pitch 2.0?
Elevator Pitch 2.0 is a one-minute live pitch competition, open to startups across all sectors. It aims to discover and back underrepresented but high-potential founders, especially:
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From non-metro regions
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Without traditional startup credentials
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Raising at valuations under โน50 crore
Selected founders will receive:
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๐ก Pitch coaching and video production support
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๐ค A platform to pitch live to top VCs and angels
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๐ฐ Funding from a โน5 crore corpus
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๐งญ Ongoing strategic support post-investment
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Application Deadline: July 10, 2025
๐ Event Location: Bengaluru
๐ Apply now via the official website of All In Capital
๐ Impact of Elevator Pitch 1.0 (Delhi Edition)
The success of the first edition sets the tone:
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๐ฌ 300+ applications received
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๐ค 15 startups pitched live
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๐ธ 1 startup secured direct investment
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๐ Founders included innovators from Bihar and Jodhpur
This initiative is now scaling up to widen Indiaโs founder funnel and ensure more inclusive access to startup capital.
โ Selection Criteria
Founders will be shortlisted based on:
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๐ฅ Strength and commitment of the founding team
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๐ Clarity of product or problem being solved
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๐ Early signs of product-market fit or traction
The selected 15 startups will receive professional guidance to create one-minute pitch videos, which will be evaluated by the investment team before the live event.
๐ผ About All In Capital
Founded by Aditya Singh, All In Capital is redefining early-stage VC by focusing on first-time, regional, and unconventional founders.
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Currently deploying its second fund, with a first close at โน85 crore
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Portfolio includes Newme, Salty, Magma, and Piersight
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Invests across high-growth sectors:
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๐ฆ Fintech
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๐ค AI & DeepTech
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๐ D2C & Consumer
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๐ฅ Healthtech
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๐ SaaS
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๐ฌ Why This Matters
Elevator Pitch 2.0 isn’t just a pitch contestโit’s a launchpad for founders building from the grassroots. If you’re looking for visibility, funding, and investor support at the earliest stage, this initiative could be your break.
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