CIFDAQ presented 21BY72 Hosted by IVY Growth Associates, Co-powered by Season 4 was a milestone event for Gujarat’s startup ecosystem, offering a structured and inclusive platform for entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers to converge and collaborate.
Date: 14-15 June
Venue: Avadh Utopia, Surat
Impact Highlights
Footfall: Over 12,000+ attendees across two days
Exhibitors: 80+ startups exhibited, with strong representation from Tier-II and Tier-III cities of Gujarat and beyond. AI, SaaS, fintech, healthtech, D2C, and sustainable innovation exhibiting their products and solutions.
Investment Network: More than 100+ Venture capitalists, 500 Angel investors, and IP’s participation
1. Seven Fireside Chats with iconic names like –
Azhar Iqbal – Founder of Inshorts & Former Shark of Shark Tank India
Saina Nehwal – A former World Number 1 Badminton Player
Ganeshprasad Sridharan – Co Founder & COO Think School
Neha Dhupia – Founder of Freedom to feed
Sarthak Ahuja – India’s Leading Startup Educator
Miss Sandra Louw – CEO Of RAK International Corporate
Dr. Vijay Kedia – Director at Kedia Securities and Atul Auto Ltd
- Twelve Curated Panel Discussions featuring industry leaders
- Ten Workshops & Masterclasses on fundraising, branding, marketing & legal structuring
- Fifteen handpicked startups pitched live in front of a formidable jury of venture capitalists, family offices, and angel networks
- Speakers: Over 80 speakers, including global & national leaders from diverse domains
- Countries Represented: Delegates and participants attended from across India and internationally (Australia, Dubai, UK, and US)
