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INVESTINDER
95+ meetings conducted | 110+ startups | 15+ investors

E-Summit IITM 2026

Finding love is hard but finding the right investor is harder. Get the opportunity to pitch to an investor waiting for you in the crowd through our unique portal. Submit your pitch-deck now for a chance for a one-on-one with your perfect match.

IIT Madras

7th Feb, 2026

APPLY AS STARTUP/INVESTOR

Registration Deadline: 18th January 2026

About

Finding love is hard, but finding the right investor is even harder. Intending to construct a bridge between startups and investors, E-cell IIT Madras orchestrates InvesTinder. We provide an opportunity for startups to connect with sector specific VC’s and investorsto have a closed one-on-one meeting with them to provide mentorship and potential investment opportunities.

Investinder Event
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Startups

  • Opportunity to choose and send match request
  • Get to know your investor
investor

Investors

  • Find startups perfect for you through our one-of-a-kind portal
  • Filtered pool of best startups in India

Stages

Stage 1: Registration and Screening

  • Free to register
  • Submission of pitch deck
  • Screening of startups

Stage 2: Online Matchmaking

  • Filter your options
  • Find your match
  • Send requests

Stage 3: Offline Event

  • Location : IIT Madras Campus
  • 20-minute one-on-one meetings
  • Network with top investors and startups arriving

Timeline

Registration and Screening begins

28th Dec 2025

Registration close

18th Jan 2026

Access to Matchmaking portal begins

28th Jan 2026

Offline one-on-one meets

7th Feb

InvesTinder

Where Startups Meet The Perfect Investor
A Recap

Investinder Event
Investinder Event
96
one-on-one meetings conducted
110+
startup applications
15+
Investors from VC funds, incubators, StartupTN
Connecting Ideas with Capital
APPLY AS STARTUP/INVESTOR

FAQ

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Contact Us

services_ecell@smail.iitm.ac.in

Arnav Samahith - +91 78928 75698

Samprit Krishna - + 91 88674 34814