India’s most anticipated and fastest-growing startup summit—21BY72—is all set to return with its fourth season, and it’s poised to be grander, bolder, and more impactful than ever before. Organized by IVY Growth Associates, 21BY72 has emerged as Bharat’s leading platform for entrepreneurial growth, uniting top startup founders, visionary investors, content creators, and young innovators from across the country.
This year, the summit will be hosted on June 14 and 15, 2025, at Avadh Utopia, Surat, Gujarat—an iconic venue known for premium business events. Over two days, the event will host thousands of attendees for power-packed sessions, startup exhibitions, live funding pitches, and curated networking experiences.
A Movement Beyond a Summit
What began as a regional initiative has now grown into a full-fledged national movement. Over the last three editions, 21BY72 has achieved remarkable milestones:
- Welcomed over 24,000 attendees
- Hosted 150+ influential speakers and investors
- Enabled real funding opportunities and partnerships for emerging startups
Season 4 builds on this legacy with a lineup designed to bring together the best minds in business, investment, and innovation:
- 85+ startup exhibitors
- 15+ live startup pitches
- 100+ venture capitalists
- 500+ angel investors
- 20,000+ attendees expected
Event Details
Dates: June 14–15, 2025
Venue: Avadh Utopia, Surat
Time: 10:30 AM onwards
Registrations are open exclusively on BookMyShow – the official ticketing and registration partner for the event. Attendees can now reserve their passes and take advantage of early bird offers.
Why You Should Attend
21BY72 offers unmatched exposure, learning, and collaboration opportunities for every stakeholder in the startup ecosystem. It is ideal for:
- Founders and entrepreneurs looking to fundraise, showcase, or network
- Investors and venture capitalists scouting early-stage innovations
- Creators building content-led businesses or investing in startups
- Students and aspiring entrepreneurs seeking inspiration and mentorship
- Business leaders and CXOs exploring collaboration or market insights
Key offerings at the event include:
Startup Exhibition Zone
Meet 85+ startups showcasing disruptive technologies, product launches, and prototypes across fintech, SaaS, D2C, healthtech, AI, and more.
Trailblazer’s Mine – Live Startup Pitching
Watch India’s most promising startups pitch live in front of real investors. Some of these may be the next unicorns in the making.
Investor & Founder Networking Lounges
Private breakout zones for curated conversations between investors and founders to accelerate deals and partnerships.
Interactive Masterclasses
Hands-on sessions by domain experts covering fundraising strategies, personal branding, legal and IP structuring, GTM strategies, content monetization, and more.
Creator X Founder Meetups
Special sessions for content creators, influencers, and founders to explore the intersection of audience building, product creation, and startup equity.
Renowned Speakers and Creators
Season 4 will feature some of the most influential names from India’s startup, entertainment, and creator economy, including:
- Anupam Mittal – Founder, Shaadi.com
- Aman Gupta – Co-founder, boAt
- Ghazal Alagh – Co-founder, Mamaearth
- Parul Gulati – Founder, Nish Hair
- Raj Shamani – Entrepreneur, Content Creator
- Dr. A. Velumani – Founder, Thyrocare
- Arjun Vaidya – Co-founder, V3 Ventures
- CA Sarthak Ahuja – Finance & Tax Expert for Startups
- Radhika Madan – Actor, Entrepreneur & Investor
Also joining the lineup are leading creators who are now building or investing in startups:
- Anushka Rathod
- Ayushman Pandita
- Twinkle Jain
- Dhairya Gangwani
- Radhika Bajoria
- Shivani Gera
- Shreya Jaiswal
Summit Zones and Activities
Marigold Hall – Startup Showcase
Meet emerging startups from across India showcasing their products, technologies, and early traction to potential investors and customers.
Orchid 1 – Knowledge Sessions
Attend fireside chats, keynote speeches, and panels covering critical startup topics—scaling, exits, raising funds, and building communities.
Orchid 2 – Trailblazer’s Mine (Pitch Arena)
Live pitch sessions for early-stage startups seeking investment. Watch founders go head-to-head in front of 100+ investors.
Iris – Masterclass Zone
Participate in actionable workshops delivered by founders, investors, and subject-matter experts. Topics include marketing, legal, branding, product, and investor readiness.
Ticket Categories
Exhibition & Panel Access Pass (Starting ₹2,950)
- Entry to the startup exhibition
- Access to keynote sessions and panels
- Entry to the masterclass zone
Investor Access Pass
- All features of the exhibition pass
- Access to live startup pitch sessions
- Entry to networking lounges
- Pre-summit investor briefings
Who Should Not Miss This
- Founders aiming to scale or raise funding
- Aspiring entrepreneurs looking for mentorship or co-founders
- Angel investors and early-stage VCs
- Digital creators with startup aspirations
- Corporate leaders exploring partnerships
- Students and professionals passionate about startups
About IVY Growth Associates
IVY Growth Associates is a Surat-based startup ecosystem enabler that has mentored and funded over 250 startups across India. They focus on building infrastructure, funding pipelines, and market access for promising early-stage ventures in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. 21BY72 is one of their flagship initiatives to democratize access to startup opportunities.
Join the Revolution
If you’re serious about the future of entrepreneurship in India, 21BY72 Season 4 is the place to be. With a high-powered mix of startup showcases, live pitches, masterclasses, and networking—all under one roof—this summit promises actionable insights and meaningful connections.
Save the Date: June 14–15, 2025
Venue: Avadh Utopia, Surat
Register now on BookMyShow
Let your startup story begin—or scale—at Bharat’s most exciting startup summit.
