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🚀 Flagship Startup Pitching Platform

TiE the Knot – RISE: Women Founders’ Special

Spotlighting 5 high-potential women-led startups pitching live to a curated panel of investors & ecosystem leaders at TiEcon Delhi 2026.

14
Seasons Completed
74
Startups On Stage
35
Startups Funded
₹900+ Cr
Total Capital Raised
Proven Track Record

The TiE the Knot Selection & Investment Funnel

A look at historical participant metrics across past editions of TiE the Knot.

2,500+
Startups Applied
230
Pitched in Prelims
₹120+ Cr
Raised On-Spot at TTK
₹900+ Cr
Overall Alumni Capital Raised
About the Platform

Connecting Promising Startups with Real Investor Capital

TiE the Knot is a flagship startup-investor pitching platform created by TiE Delhi-NCR to provide high-potential startups with a direct opportunity to pitch their businesses live to leading angel investors, venture capitalists, and seed funds.

Curated for "real funds at unreal speeds," the initiative features a high-impact, televised format anchored by CNBC-TV18, allowing founders to present directly to active decision-makers with due diligence commitments made on-spot.

📺 Televised Format (CNBC-TV18 Anchor)
⚡ On-Spot Term Sheets & Interest
🎯 1-on-1 Investor Q&A
✨ 15th Edition Highlight

RISE: Women Founders’ Special

The 15th edition of TiE the Knot – RISE is a landmark special edition dedicated exclusively to women entrepreneurship.

  • Spotlighting 5 promising women-led startups on the main TiEcon stage.
  • Direct pitching to a curated panel of top VC partner judges & angels.
  • Unlocking strategic mentorship, funding access, and ecosystem growth.
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Who Can Apply?

Eligibility & Application Guidelines

TiE the Knot RISE – Women Founders’ Special targets conversion-ready, scalable startups seeking growth capital from top institutional investors.

Entity Status
Registered Indian entity operating for at least 3 months
Women Founder Equity
Women founders/promoters, individually or collectively, must hold a minimum of 33% equity in the company
Funding Range
Raising ₹1 Crore to ₹10 Crore (Equity round)
Experience TiE the Knot

TiE the Knot in Action: Live Pitching & Investor Arena

High-stakes founder presentations, active VC investor juries, and transformative mentorship at TiEcon.

Applications Now Open

Are You a High-Growth Woman Founder Ready to Pitch?

If you are building an innovative, scalable enterprise with a woman co-founder or CEO, apply now for an opportunity to pitch live at TiEcon Delhi 2026.

Watch TiE the Knot in Action

Live Pitching & Televised Sessions

Watch actual founder pitches, investor Q&A sessions, and deal-making moments from televised CNBC-TV18 Young Turks broadcasts.

💬 Endorsements

Testimonials

"TiE the Knot gave us the ideal platform to pitch directly to top VCs, receive candid feedback, and secure real capital momentum. It is truly an unreal speed fundraising engine."
Piyush Jain
Piyush Jain
Co-Founder, ImpactGuru • TiE the Knot Alumnus
"TiE the Knot acts as a catalyst for high-growth founders — demystifying pitch rooms and facilitating direct, transparent deal-making between visionary entrepreneurs and lead investors."
Padmaja Ruparel
Padmaja Ruparel
Co-Founder, Indian Angel Network • TiE Delhi-NCR Board Member
🤝 Program Enquiries

Have Questions About TiE the Knot?

Reach out to the TiE Delhi-NCR team for assistance with applications, investor panel guidelines, or partnership opportunities.

Point of Contact
Amit Kr Verma
Capital Connect @ TiEcon Delhi 2026

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