About

foundED is a forum that celebrates modern-day founders and innovators and encourages entrepreneurship. To fulfill this mission, DBS Bank India along with YourStory is committed to its IP DBS Business Class foundED. This forum is all about finding the best opportunities, product market fit, MVP, valuations, and more through rich conversations with key stakeholders

Last year, the maiden event of DBS BusinessClass foundED was hosted in Hyderabad with actor, entrepreneur and investor Rana Daggubati as the keynote speaker. It was attended by a curated set of top-notch founders, investors and tech ecosystem partners and provided a platform for them to collaborate on new business models that addressed the pain points in the ecosystem.

DBS BusinessClass is a DBS Bank initiative that helps SMEs grow their business and network with key business influencers, receive the latest market trends and gain exclusive access to a knowledgeable community of Asia's business masterminds. foundED takes DBS' vision further by bridging the gaps in the technology and capital spectrum of the startup ecosystem by bringing the right stakeholders across the table to co-invent and innovate. Watch out for foundED editions in your city!

What to expect!

Money
Mentoring
Market Access

Innovative banking
on the go

Setup and run
your business

Connect with the ecosystem

Grants

Business insights

Network opportunities

Impact Data from 1st edition

400+

Startups Founders & Investors

15+

Incubators

4

Startup Hubs

Events

Mumbai

3rd November 2023 | Sofitel Mumbai BKC | 6:30 PM Onwards

We are thrilled to announce the long-awaited arrival of our fourth meetup for Season 2 in Mumbai! Join us for a thrilling evening of startup pitches, engaging conversations, and ample networking opportunities. This gathering presents an unparalleled chance to connect with diverse stakeholders and dive into the latest industry innovations. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to be a part of a dynamic community!

Watch this space for more updates and get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Speakers

Anirudh A Damani

Managing Partner,
Artha Venture Fund

Pranav Parikh

Managing Partner,
Private Equity, Nuvama
Asset Management

Abhishek Kothari

Founder & CEO,
Pepper Money India

Vivek Tiwari

Founder & CEO,
Medikabazaar

Ankita Singh

Co-founding Partner,
A&P Partners

Arunprasad
Durairaj

Co-founder & CEO,
Flintoclass

Sivarajah
Ramanathan

CEO,
Startup TN

Vignesh
Shankar

Managing Partner,
Artha99

Sushant
Shetty

Senior Vice-President,
DBS

Coming Soon

Bengaluru

Chennai

Mumbai

Hyderabad

Delhi

Media

Business For Good

DBS Foundation’s ‘Business for Impact’ recognises, rewards and supports social enterprise and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong sustainability solution. Since 2015, DBS Foundation has provided over SGD 13 million in grant funding and supported over 100 businesses for impact to scale and create a deeper positive impact. The Business for Impact grant programme provides financial grant, recognition, mentorship and advisory support and networking opportunities.

Who are we looking for?

Startups and SMEs that have innovative solution(s) to tackle critical social or environmental issues, creating impact for the wider community outside of the company.
Profitable businesses with a mission to solve critical social and environmental challenges

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