Lucknow – The Jaipuria Incubation Foundation (JIF) hosted a dynamic Investor Meet at the Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow, bringing together incubated startups, prominent investors, and ecosystem enablers for an engaging afternoon of innovation, insights, and strategic dialogue.
The event served as a crucial platform for early-stage founders to present their business ideas and future growth strategies before an eminent panel of investors, including:
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Ashish Kaul, Founder – Diya Technologies, Startup Mentor & Angel Investor
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Rohit Manglik, Founder – EduGorilla, Startup Mentor & Angel Investor
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Sudhanshu Rastogi, Serial Entrepreneur, Angel Investor & Mentor, CEO Vision Startups Accelerator
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Dr. Jyoti Diwan, Head, Jaipuria Incubation Foundation
The session was marked by highly interactive exchanges, where investors offered deep insights into market readiness, scalability, financial discipline, and the overall investor mindset. Startups received practical feedback on sharpening their pitches, refining business models, and strengthening their product–market fit.
Entrepreneurs from diverse sectors—including tourism, edtech, proptech, retail innovation, and emerging tech—showcased solutions tailored to evolving market demands. The investors engaged closely with founders, assessing the viability and long-term potential of their ventures.
According to JIF officials, the Investor Meet reflects the foundation’s commitment to strengthening the startup ecosystem in Tier-2 cities like Lucknow, where young founders are increasingly demonstrating high-quality innovation and entrepreneurial drive.
The event also fostered valuable networking between innovators, angel investors, mentors, and incubation leaders. Conversations around collaborations, potential investments, and ecosystem partnerships continued well beyond the formal sessions.
Organisers noted that the collective enthusiasm of entrepreneurs and investors made the event “not just insightful, but truly inspiring”—reaffirming JIF’s role as a catalyst for nurturing next-generation startups and enabling their transition from ideation to investment readiness.
With initiatives like this, JIF continues to position Lucknow as a rising hub for startup growth, innovation, and investor engagement.
