In a startup landscape increasingly shaped by hype cycles and digital noise, StartupNews.fyi delivered a refreshingly focused experience with the launch of The Seed Summit – Delhi Chapter. Positioned as a catalyst for seed funding and early-stage startup acceleration, the event brought together 97 participants — including 40+ investors and seven curated startups — to prioritize one thing: meaningful founder-investor engagement.
Held at Collative in Delhi, the Seed Summit showcased India’s growing ambition beyond metro cities and its hunger for credible startup capital. The pitching startups — including Workerlly, Quantelle, Alcovia, Krishi Sanskriti, ShopPal, and others — represented high-potential sectors such as AgriTech, SaaS, Future of Work, and retail innovation, all seeking impactful seed funding partnerships.
“We’re not here to host another conference. We’re here to build bridges — between ambition and access,” said Madhur, Co-Founder of StartupNews.fyi.
Content-First, Founder-Focused
What set the event apart was its content-first design, beginning with a high-impact panel discussion titled: “The 10x Lens: What Seed Stage Startups Need to Be VC-Ready.”
Moderated by Abhishek Kakkar (VP, Investments at IAN Fund), the session cut through clichés and centered on scalable thinking, capital efficiency, and execution frameworks crucial for pre-seed and seed funding success.
Featured Speakers:
- Amit Singhal Managing Partner, Fluid VC
- Gaurav Gupta Partner, Bridge Counsel
- Vikas Aggarwal Co-Founder, We Founder Circle
- Amit Mishra Head Startups & VC Relations, Yotta
“We don’t invest in ideas. We invest in repeatable, capital-efficient processes,” said Amit Singhal (Partner, Fluid VC, Indicorn Angels), reinforcing what seed investors look for today.
“Your legal foundation is your startup’s spine,” noted Gaurav Gupta (Partner, Bridge Counsel), urging founders to treat compliance as a strategic advantage.
“If I can see a 100x vision, I’ll invest,” echoed Vikas Aggarwal (Co-Founder, We Founder Circle), emphasizing the need for bold, scalable thinking.
“Legacy businesses come from long-term thinking, not short-term wins,” added Amit Mishra (Head, Startup & VC Relations, Yotta), aligning with the mindset needed to attract quality angel funding and micro VC interest.
From Keynotes to Bharat-Focused Conversations
The Seed Summit also hosted several compelling keynote sessions:
- Surya Kant, CEO of AIC Bimtech, spoke on Innovation, Inclusion, and the Power of Connection
- Aditya Arora, CEO of Faad Capital, launched his book Startups of Bharat, highlighting stories of resilience and scale from India’s tier II & III cities
- Ashwani Aggarwal, global policy advisor on AI and Blockchain, provided a global context for India’s emerging startup talent
Conclusion: The Seed Summit Proves Seed Funding Thrives on Connection, Not Just Capital
In an ecosystem increasingly driven by noise, vanity metrics, and rapid scale, The Seed Summit – Delhi Chapter served as a much-needed reminder: real seed funding flows from real relationships. Backed by angel investors, micro VCs, HNI networks, and stakeholders from Startup India, this wasn’t just another startup event — it was a movement.
With its focused approach to early-stage enablement and a sharp eye on long-term value, The Seed Summit is setting a new benchmark for how seed funding in India can become more intentional, inclusive, and impact-driven for Bharat’s next wave of entrepreneurs.
