UDAIPUR,  As many as 25 promising startups from Rajasthan and across India will get an opportunity to pitch their businesses to leading investors under BCI Yuva Investor Connect 2026, being organised by Aarambh with the objective of connecting emerging entrepreneurs with investors and providing them financial and strategic support for business expansion.

Around 200 startups have already applied for the initiative, from which 25 will be shortlisted to present their business models before angel investors, venture capitalists, fund managers and leading representatives from the industry.

BCI founder Mukesh Madhavani said there was no shortage of talent or innovative business ideas in the country, but many startups often struggle to find the right investors and mentors at the right stage of their journey.

“Aarambh Investor Connect is an important initiative to bridge this gap. Our objective is to bring the right startup, the right investor and the right opportunity onto a common platform, enabling young entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into scalable businesses,” Madhavani said.

BCI Yuva president Meenakshi Paliwal said the investor-connect programme will be held on September 15. Selected startups will get an opportunity to present their business models before angel investors, venture capital investors, fund managers and prominent industry representatives.

Investors from Mumbai, Gujarat, Delhi, Udaipur and other cities across the country are expected to participate in the initiative.

BCI Yuva vice president Rohit Paliwal said the initiative is working towards facilitating funding opportunities from a potential investment pool of around ₹10 crore for the selected startups.

The final pitching session will be held on September 25 at The Third Space, Udaipur, where the participating startups will be evaluated on parameters including their business models, market potential, revenue and growth prospects, financial position, funding requirements, valuation and future expansion plans.

Secretary Ankush Ranka said the final facilitation programme will be held on September 26, providing an opportunity for detailed discussions between shortlisted startups and investors and helping accelerate the subsequent investment process.

Madhavani said the platform would go beyond funding and provide startups with opportunities for networking, mentorship, strategic guidance and market access.

BCI Yuva general secretary Himmat Prajapat said Aarambh aims to identify startups with strong business models, significant market potential and the ability to generate employment and create wider economic opportunities at scale.

Rochak Bhavsar, Santosh Meghwal, Tijendra Sahu, Rahul Kumawat, Nasan Jain, BCI Pinnacle president Anshul Mogra, BCI Alpha's Sanjeev Patwa and Lokesh Joshi were also present on the occasion.

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