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TiE SmashUp 8.0 has once again underscored its significance as a premier platform for nurturing innovation, fostering investor-startup relationships, and catalyzing growth for early-stage ventures in the region.
The event has set the stage for a brighter future for startups, encouraging more founders to step forward with solutions that are not only commercially viable but also socially and environmentally impactful.
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The 8th edition of TiE SmashUp, a flagship two-day entrepreneurial event organized by TiE Rajasthan, wrapped up successfully on September 27-28, 2024. This year’s event marked a significant milestone, bringing together over two dozen prominent early-stage startup investors from across India and reflecting the growth and increasing national recognition of Jaipur’s startup ecosystem.
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The first day witnessed high-energy pitching sessions, where 41 handpicked startups, selected from an impressive pool of over 400 applications, presented their business ideas to 26 participating investors. The session culminated in on-the-spot funding commitments on Day 2 worth Rs. 1.80 crore, along with multiple follow-up meetings and promises for additional investments in the coming months.
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Day two saw an array of impactful speaker sessions featuring industry experts who shared their knowledge on entrepreneurship, innovation, and scaling ventures in today’s dynamic environment. The event concluded with the prestigious Smasher Awards ceremony, presented by Ms. Munesh Lamba, System Analyst (Joint Director) at DoIT&C. The awards celebrated the entrepreneurial spirit, resilience, and achievements of the participating startups. This year’s awards spotlighted startups with a focus on sustainable business models that address global challenges such as climate change.
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