6th Edition of World’s Largest Demo Day by 100Unicorns in February 2025

Reserve your spot at Demo Day here - https://www.100unicorns.in/d-day

India’s first and largest multi-stage accelerator fund, 100Unicorns, will be hosting the much-awaited sixth edition of its global demo day or DDay 6. After five successful editions of demo days where over 80 companies raised $500Mn from global investors, this 6th edition will feature companies raising $100Mn from sectors like AI, circular economy, consumer tech, consumer brands and healthtech.

Participating companies are raising about $100 million of which 40% of their rounds are already subscribed. Earlier, these companies in their previous rounds have raised over $30 million from marquee global investors, VCs, Family offices, HNIs. Many of these companies are playing a pivotal role in sustainability, empowering small businesses, aiding financial inclusion, reducing human footprint on the environment.

These startups have been mentored by senior industry professionals, domain experts and serial entrepreneurs on their GTM, business and roadmap in product and operations along with leadership to build highly scalable teams and businesses.

100Unicorns and Venture Catalysts portfolio includes notable names such as Shiprocket, VideoVerse, BharatPe, Pixis, Zypp, ChargeZone, Ethereal Machines, DrinkPrime, Renee, Stage, Assiduus which are category leaders in their segments today. Companies have raised capital from global VCs and corporates such as ENEOS, Tiger Global, Creation Investments, Sequoia, Coursera, Symphony PE, GMO Partners, BP, MyNavi, PayPal.

These companies have had a strong track-record. Over the years, they have proven themselves with a sharp focus on revenue and profitability while scaling 3x to 7x in the past 12-18 months. 25% of these companies are led by female entrepreneurs, 42% are led by serial entrepreneurs with successful exits in the past, 30% are from Tier 2/3+ cities which have established a global presence for themselves. 

“Demo Days are a powerful opportunity for startups to connect with global investors and showcase their innovations. This not only enhances international visibility but also paves the way for future growth. A diverse set of companies in AI, bio-degradable plastics, B2B enterprise tech to indulgent consumer brands which have established a global presence for themselves which have strong potential would be presenting to global investors.” said Dr. Apoorva Ranjan Sharma, Managing Director and Co-founder, 100Unicorns & Venture Catalysts++. 

Mumbai based 100Unicorns, earlier known as 9Unicorns, is founded by Dr Apoorva Ranjan Sharma, Anil Jain, Anuj Golecha and Gaurav Jain. 100Unicorns is an accelerator VC fund backed by successful founders, operator turned investors and leading CXOs investing in early-stage startups. The company believes in adding value to its portfolio companies going beyond capital to help first time founders and seasoned entrepreneurs build their next venture and become the next leaders in their category.

The earlier editions of DDay have proven to be remarkable successes. Notably, over 70 of these companies have raised follow-on rounds of financing and are now flourishing at a Series B+ stage, illustrating their robust growth trajectory. Since its inception, DDay has attracted over 4,000 unique investors, reflecting a strong interest in innovative startups out of India.

Register here - https://www.100unicorns.in/d-day

Demo Day events play a crucial role in the ecosystem for early and growth-stage companies seeking investment. These events are notable for their rigorous selection process, which prioritizes startups that not only demonstrate impressive performance metrics but also maintain a strong focus on profitability and sustainable growth. The showcasing startups are typically vetted based on their operational achievements, market potential, and the viability of their business models. By attracting a curated group of promising entrepreneurs, Demo Days create a dynamic environment where investors can engage directly with companies poised for success, fostering valuable connections and opportunities for funding that can significantly impact the trajectory of these businesses.