Startups make a demo at Coimbatore Vizha’s ‘The Pitch‘

On the eighth day of Coimbatore Vizha on Friday, an annual event anchored by the Young Indians, Coimbatore, The Pitch 7.0 Finale Demo Day concluded with a real-world investment simulation, connecting 17 high-potential startups directly with capital and strategic partners. A press release from the organisers said the Demo Day adopted a seven-minute pitch cycle before the jury panel. Sriram S. (Native Lead), investor Manikandan (Adissia), and key ecosystem leaders—provided immediate, actionable commitments, including prospective investment, direct follow-up for capital deployment, business introductions, and mentorship. This format ensured that the startup founders returned with prospective, real-world consequences, preparing them for the demands of the market rather than the expectations of a typical contest. The 17 finalists presented a diverse mix of founders, including those from our specially curated cohort: transgender entrepreneurs (including activist-founder Kalki Subramaniam), women-led ventures, and founders from underprivileged and rural backgrounds. The organisers said our goal, supported by partners like StartupTN, and Wadhwani Foundation, was to build a genuinely inclusive deal flow. The Pitch 7.0 will now transition into its post-event support phase, facilitating one-on-one meetings pledged and integrating the finalists into the ongoing mentorship programmes provided by the Yi ecosystem, the release said.

A press release from the organisers said the Demo Day adopted a seven-minute pitch cycle before the jury panel. Sriram S. (Native Lead), investor Manikandan (Adissia), and key ecosystem leaders—provided immediate, actionable commitments, including prospective investment, direct follow-up for capital deployment, business introductions, and mentorship.

This format ensured that the startup founders returned with prospective, real-world consequences, preparing them for the demands of the market rather than the expectations of a typical contest.

The 17 finalists presented a diverse mix of founders, including those from our specially curated cohort: transgender entrepreneurs (including activist-founder Kalki Subramaniam), women-led ventures, and founders from underprivileged and rural backgrounds.

The organisers said our goal, supported by partners like StartupTN, and Wadhwani Foundation, was to build a genuinely inclusive deal flow. The Pitch 7.0 will now transition into its post-event support phase, facilitating one-on-one meetings pledged and integrating the finalists into the ongoing mentorship programmes provided by the Yi ecosystem, the release said.