100Unicorns and Venture Catalysts will host the sixth edition of its Global Demo Day, also known as DDay, on February 11, 2025
Over 20 startups will present their innovative solutions to 1000+ investors from 21 countries including the USA, MENA, Singapore, Japan, among others, and look to raise $100 Mn
The previous editions of DDay saw over 80 startups collectively raising $500 Mn from 4200+ global VC firms, family offices, and institutional and corporate investors
100Unicorns is back with the sixth edition of its Global Demo Day, which will give startups an opportunity to present their innovations and pitch disruptive ideas to 1000+ global investors. Also known as the DDay, the event will take place on February 11, 2025.
Over 20 curated portfolio startups of 100Unicorns and Venture Catalysts
will present their innovative solutions to global investors from the USA, MENA, Singapore, Japan, South East Asia, Europe and India.
The startups are collectively looking to raise $100 Mn at the DDay, with 40% of the amount already subscribed. These startups have already secured over $30 Mn from global VC firms, family offices, and HNIs, indicating the robust investor interest in their disruptive ideas.
DDay acts as a launch pad for early and growth stage startups, helping them secure funding. They also help startups gain significant visibility in the global investment market. The fifth edition of DDay saw participation from over 950 investors from across 21 countries, including India, the USA, the UAE, Japan, Canada, the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Indonesia, among others.
The startups, which will participate in the sixth edition, are from various sectors, ranging from AI, fintech to enterprise tech, consumer tech and healthtech.
The sixth Global Demo Day builds on a solid foundation. Its previous editions saw over 80 startups collectively raising $500 Mn from 4200+ global VC firms, family offices, and institutional and corporate investors. Many of the startups which raised funding during the previous editions are at Series B and beyond stages today, signifying the event’s role as a springboard for sustained growth and success.
The DDay not only provides startups with a platform to pitch their ideas to investors but also offers invaluable networking opportunities. Founders will have the chance to connect with prominent angel investors and venture capitalists. Additionally, they will receive mentorship from unicorn founders, senior executives, and industry leaders, all aimed at accelerating their growth and success.
DDay: Empowering Entrepreneurs
Speaking about DDays, 100Unicorns’ Dr. Apoorva Ranjan Sharma said,“For startups, demo day serves as a platform to interact with global investors, gain insights and raise capital from marquee VCs and Family Offices. So far, over 70 companies have raised their next round of funding since previous editions of demo day. This edition of demo day will feature startups in upcoming sectors such as AI and automation, biodegradable plastics, consumer brands and B2B enterprise tech leading from India.”
100Unicorns is the flagship fund launched by the Venture Catalysts (VCats) group, which is India’s largest integrated incubator and angel fund supported by over 10,000 angel investors. Since 2016, VCats has incubated and invested in more than 400 startups, including well-known names like Shiprocket, BharatPe, Zypp, DrinkPrime, Renee, Stage, among others.
Founded by Dr. Apoorva Ranjan Sharma, Anil Jain, Anuj Golecha, and Gaurav Jain, 100Unicorns is a Mumbai-based accelerator fund that supports early stage startups. The fund goes beyond just providing money—it actively helps both new founders and experienced entrepreneurs with chalking out market expansion plans, GTM strategies, mentorship by Series B and Series C founders and other initiatives that can help them build successful ventures and become leaders in their fields.
If you are a startup founder looking for a platform to pitch your innovative solution in front of global investors, register for the 100Unicorns’ Sixth DDay.
