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About Us
Empowering
the Global
Ecosystem
A startup ecosystem thrives on the pillars of networking and collaborations.
The budding entrepreneurs need to be supported with alliances and connects that empower their entrepreneurial journey at every step.
This platform of βSTARTCONNECTβ is all about starting to connect with multiple stakeholders of the network that AIC-Nalanda is building across its partnerships & collaborations.
Any startup can reach us out through this forum to take forward their networking with the corporates, organizations, communities, and networks who have come forward to support the vibrantly growing ecosystem of Odisha.
Trusted Network
Connect with our growing network of investment funds, corporates, communities, and institutions.

FundOn
Investment
FundOn is a Mumbai-based financial services startup, founded in 2024, that empowers startups to become investor-ready by providing services such as pitch deck creation, financial projections, market research, valuation reports, and other investment-related support. Acting as a comprehensive partner in the entrepreneurial journey, FundOn helps startups enhance their fundraising potential and turn their business visions into reality.

72 DPI
Corporate
72 DPI is a professional branding and marketing services firm offering end-to-end creative solutions to startups, businesses, and institutions. Its service portfolio encompasses brand strategy and positioning, visual identity development, website design and development, social media management, digital marketing campaigns, photography and videography, founder and LinkedIn branding, and strategic marketing consultation. 72 DPI combines creative expertise with execution capability to deliver practical, outcome-oriented branding support.

Wooble
Community
Wooble is a startup-focused digital talent platform that enables startups to connect with students, interns, and early-career professionals through a structured hiring ecosystem. The platform allows startups to publish hiring opportunities, engage with an emerging talent community, and independently manage their recruitment process while simplifying access to startup-ready talent.

Awfficacy Capital
Investment
Awfficacy Capital is a team of enablers, facilitators, contributing to the Startup Ecosystem in India by assisting entrepreneurs in building scalable businesses. They want to become a partner of choice for founders and business stakeholders in this ecosystem.

Warmup Ventures
Investment
Warmup Ventures is a founder-led, sector-agnostic, technology-focused micro-VC fund investing in seed and pre-seed stage startups. They prioritize high-quality teams, identifying green signals that indicate strong entrepreneurial potential. Founded by former entrepreneurs, Warmup Ventures has firsthand experience in building and scaling businesses, raising capital, and fostering strong teams and cultures. Their journey has shaped their investment philosophy, offering not just capital, but also strategic guidance and hands-on support.

HEADSTART
Community
Headstart is a volunteer led organization supporting startups and entrepreneurship across India. Since its inception in 2007, Headstart has played an important role in shaping India's startup ecosystem. They also support in Training & Workshops, Bootcamps, Investor Connects, Acceleration Programs, etc.

COIN
Community
COIN is a consortium of individual investors, existing Investment Networks & Investor Groups brought under one umbrella community to encourage & enhance the value of the Startup Ecosystem by investing in startups across stages & sectors. The platform will facilitate investors who will have their preferences as per their interest & investment thesis. The primary aim is to connect such investors with startups in tier-2 & tier-3 cities of India.

ARTHAYAN
Investment
Arthayan is a startup ecosystem enabler that has worked with a number of Incubators, Accelerators, Startups and Investors across India. We have successfully helped Incubators in getting new startups onboarded; building a pool of mentors, Investors, stakeholders and have also worked as a financial consultant for many.
Latest Programs
Discover our active cohorts, webinars, and acceleration programs designed to supercharge your startup's growth trajectory.
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to help you
grow.
Our team of startup enablers is ready to connect you with the right network across Odisha.
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