pravega

🚀 Imagine pitching your startup… without a pitch deck. Just real talk.

🚀 Imagine pitching your startup… without a pitch deck. Just real talk.

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That’s exactly what went down in the latest edition of A Date with Investors — this time with the amazing team at Pravega Ventures.

We took 5 curated founders straight into the Pravega office for an unstructured, casual, but deeply meaningful conversation about their startup journeys.
No investor panels. No slides. Just founder-first storytelling, sharp questions, and meaningful connections.

Here’s who joined us this time:

Founder NameStartup
Srijan JainDexyAI
Dhiraj Jaindotkonnekt
Manohar ChikkannaParentof.com
VijayEvate technologies private limited
Dax Percey AbrahamVideoit
Ayush
Kubocare

🔥 One of the best parts? Two founders discovered instant synergies and are now working together post the session.
That’s what happens when the right people get in the right room.

This is what A Date with Investors is all about — part of The Builders Club initiative to help funded and fund-seeking founders connect with investors on a human, high-context level.

📆 Applications are now open for the May edition.

If you’re building seriously and want access to meaningful investor conversations (not cold emails), this is for you.

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jito

🚨 What happens when founders skip the pitch decks and meet investors face-to-face?

🚨 What happens when founders skip the pitch decks and meet investors face-to-face?

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We recently wrapped up an exciting edition of A Date with Investors in partnership with JITO JIIF, where handpicked founders got the chance to meet investors—not in a boardroom, but inside the investor’s own office, in a casual, no-pressure setting.

No slides. No scripts. Just real conversations.
Founders spoke about themselves and their vision, while other builders in the room asked sharp, founder-first questions. And guess what? 🤯


Two of them found business synergies on the spot and are now collaborating.

Here’s who joined us this time:

Founder NameStartup
ShashankMicroHeal
VatsalEzPac
Srijan JainDexyAI
Vamshi Krishna MannuriPCRA technologies Pvt Ltd

✨ This is part of our ongoing Builders Club initiative — A Date with Investors — where we match-make high-potential founders with the right investment partners based on their thesis, traction, and vision.

📅 The May edition is now open for applications.

If you’re raising funds or just want to build strong investor relationships without the fluff — this is for you.
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#TheBuildersClub #ADateWithInvestors #Fundraising #StartupIndia #InvestorsMeetFounders #FounderNetwork #VCConnections

Debarya Dutta

This Founder Is Opening Doors. Are You in the Right Room?

This Founder Is Opening Doors. Are You in the Right Room?

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When it comes to resourceful operators in the startup world, Debarya Dutta is in a league of his own. A co-founder at Upraised, an active investor, and a tireless startup enabler, Debarya has been a part of The Builders Circle since its inception — and his presence has left a deep impact on the network.

What makes Debarya stand out isn’t just his knowledge or credentials — it’s his uncanny ability to make things happen. Whether it’s helping fellow founders raise capital, connecting talent to the right startups, or opening doors to enterprise partnerships, he’s been instrumental in supporting the growth journeys of many within the circle.

He’s also the go-to person if you’re looking for insight into the startup ecosystem — be it investment trends, hiring moves, or market shifts. Debarya is one of the most well-connected and giving members of The Builders Circle, and founders consistently credit him for offering support that’s helped shape critical decisions.


If you’re a funded, pre-series A, or growth-stage founder, The Builders Circle is where you belong. From closed-door boardroom sessions to real support on capital, hiring, and distribution — this isn’t just networking, it’s your growth engine.

🟢 Chapters now open in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, and Bangalore

Let’s build. Together.
#TheBuildersCircle #StartupNetwork #DebaryaDutta #FounderSupport #GrowthStageFounders #StartupIndia

sumit Rastogi

 What Shark Tank’s Sumit Rastogi Found Inside The Builders Circle

What Shark Tank’s Sumit Rastogi Found Inside The Builders Circle

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About Artinci

Artinci is a clean-label dessert brand on a mission to redefine indulgence. With 100% sugar-free, low-carb, and diabetic-friendly treats, Artinci offers guilt-free desserts that don’t compromise on taste. From ice creams to mithai, all products are crafted with zero added sugar and natural ingredients—making healthy living deliciously simple.


Sumit Rastogi, co-founder of Artinci, has been part of The Builders Circle since its inception — and his journey is a textbook example of how the right peer network can accelerate business growth.

Artinci, featured on Shark Tank India, is on a mission to revolutionize desserts with its 100% sugar-free, guilt-free product line. With a deep understanding of the D2C food ecosystem, Sumit is a go-to resource when it comes to navigating manufacturing, supply chain dynamics, and unit economics in the F&B space.

Few know that before Artinci, Sumit also built one of the highest-rated ice cream chains in the country — which he later chose to wind down to focus fully on the booming demand for clean, sugar-free indulgence.

In the past few months alone, Artinci has seen significant growth — and Sumit credits a part of that success to the support, feedback, and connections he’s received through the Builders Circle.


If you’re a funded founder, close to raising, or in your growth phase, The Builders Circle is your chance to connect with serious founders like Sumit, gain access to curated boardroom sessions, and unlock real business value.

🚪 Registrations are now open for Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, and Bangalore.
🎟️ Eligible founders get one trial session.

This is not just a network. It’s the network you’ve been looking for.

amit mishra

Why Top Founders Like Amit mishra Swear by The Builders Circle

Why Top Founders Like Amit mishra Swear by The Builders Circle

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In every thriving ecosystem, there are connectors — people who don’t just build great companies, but actively enable others to build as well. Amit Mishra, founder of Dazeinfo, is exactly that.

With over 20 years of experience in the industry and having built Dazeinfo into a leading market intelligence platform with access to over 20 million data points, Amit brings rare insight and unmatched depth to the table. Whether it’s market research, industry data, or competitive benchmarking — Amit’s work powers decisions for some of the most forward-looking businesses in the country.

But beyond the business, Amit has also been a core part of The Builders Circle from the very beginning — showing up consistently to help other founders grow, sharing his network generously, and opening doors across the ecosystem. From government partnerships to industry collaborations, startup event connections to data-driven business intelligence, Amit is one of those few people who turns “Let me know if I can help” into action.

Here’s what he had to say about his journey:

“The Builders Circle is an incredibly curated gathering that consistently delivers value. 

Every month, I meet growth-stage founders and professionals who are carefully selected, which ensures meaningful and insightful conversations. 

The best part is that it’s focused on growth-stage businesses — no early-stage noise — allowing for deep, strategic discussions. I’ve gained new tools, strategies, and invaluable learnings from understanding how others think and approach challenges. It’s a game-changer for anyone serious about scaling.”


If you’re a funded or growth-stage founder, and you’re looking to:


✅ Build faster through peer support
✅ Access investor and enterprise connects
✅ Join a private, offline circle of high-quality founders

🚪 Registrations are now open for Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, and Bangalore.


🎟️ Eligible founders get one trial session.

This is not just a network. It’s the network you’ve been looking for.