LUCKNOW, INDIA: Vision Startups Accelerator, in collaboration with The Lucknow Tribune and in association with UP SUPER 200, successfully hosted LaunchUP Pitch Fest 2.0 at Balrampur Garden, as part of the ongoing 23rd National Book Fair. The event gave young founders, early-stage entrepreneurs and aspiring CEOs a chance to take their ideas out of their notebooks and onto a real stage, in front of people who can help them grow.
Ten startups pitched their business models to a panel representing leading investment firms, including ASR Ventures, 5 Unicorn and Rapid Bloom Ventures. In all, 28 founders took part in the event. Participating startups were in the running to be shortlisted for seed funding of up to ₹5 Lakh, and also competed for prize packages worth ₹25,000.
Beyond the pitches themselves, the founders received honest, constructive feedback, made valuable connections and came face to face with potential investors. For Lucknow’s growing startup community, it was a meaningful step toward linking local talent with the capital it needs.
Sudhanshu Rastogi, CEO of Vision Startups Accelerator, said the event shows how a single well-delivered pitch can open many doors for founders who are ready to turn their vision into their next big milestone.
Winners
- Winner: Tarun Kumar, Bharat Rojgar Sewa
- First Runner-Up: Ankit Shankar, Onemincheck
- Second Runner-Up: Imtiyaz Husain, Entails Retail Pvt Ltd
