Greater Noida : Following the launch of PRARAMBH, India’s largest incubation cohort, AIC BIMTECH, part of BIMTECH, organised the Gen-Next Founder Connect 2025, sending a strong message that today, founders choose their investors—not the other way around. The event brought together 70+ AIC-BIMTECH incubated startup founders and investors managing over ₹1,000 crore in funds under one roof, making the total gathering approximately 100 attendees.
Held
at the AIC BIMTECH campus in Greater Noida and supported by AIM NITI Aayog and
Startin UP, the event followed a founder-first, high-energy format under the
theme “Brunch, Boost and Build”, creating a powerful platform for meaningful
founder–investor engagement.
The
event featured an illustrious lineup of 10+ investors who engaged directly with
founders. The panel included Rajesh Ranjan (O2 Angels Network), Amar Dixit
(SwiftSeed Ventures), Ritesh Anand (Ah Ventures), Karan Saini (RTAF), Ishant
Sachdeva (B and S Ventures), Piyush Garg (Angel Investor), Kshitiz Anand
(Karekeba Ventures), Chandan Tiwari (EDC India) and AIC BIMTECH’s
alumni-turned-investors Ishu Bansal (Truck Suvidha) and Ankit and Atul Tripathi
(Uneako). They provided unfiltered insights into their investment theses and
the non-financial support they bring to the table.
“This
gathering tried to help the dilemma by focusing on empowering founders with the
right insights from investors, helping them understand the right approach and
identify the right investors who can keep up with them,” said Mr. Surya Kant,
CEO of AIC BIMTECH. "After launching PRARAMBH, India’s biggest incubation
cohort, we are now redefining engagement. We’re building a founder-centric
ecosystem where access, choice and empowerment drive real growth, directly
contributing to Viksit Bharat and Viksit UP 2047."
Dr.
Prabina Rajib, Director, BIMTECH, said, “The focus of Gen-Next Founder Connect
2025 was to develop an actual connection between investors and entrepreneurs,
as opposed to just "instant funding". Instead of announcing any
immediate funding deals, it is estimated that over 20 of the participating
companies will receive funding within the next 3-6 months; in addition to
these, HealthTech has been identified as the most promising industry for
investors. Currently, AIC BIMTECH has assisted over 500 startup businesses in
reaching their full potential through their program and hopes to increase this
to over 700 by 2026.”
The
event highlighted AIC BIMTECH's explosive growth. In six months, it has
onboarded a record 100+ new startups, with the PRARAMBH cohort alone comprising
55 ventures beyond the ideation stage. The centre's total portfolio now exceeds
500+ startups, collectively creating 5,000+ jobs and generating ₹125+ crore in
revenue across 20+ international markets. This reach is strengthened by its
pivotal role in the MeitY Startup Hub’s GENESIS program, championing grassroots
innovation. The event was executed with the support of StartupNews.fyi, which
is run by Madhur Mohan Mallik.
The
conclave facilitated deep-dive networking, strategic Q&As and a
relationship-building approach, focusing on long-term roadmaps over quick
pitches. Supported by StartInUP, MeitY, DPIIT-Startup India and MSME, AIC
BIMTECH is building robust bridges that convert pioneering ideas into viable,
investment-ready businesses, accelerating India’s journey to a developed
economy.
Gen
Next Founders Connect went beyond pitch decks, making the theme “Brunch Boost
and Build” accessible and impactful. Startups engaged in candid discussions,
detailed Q&As and focused networking that helped them understand investor
expectations and long-term growth pathways rather than relying on quick
elevator pitches.