Delhi NCR is set to host one of its most high-impact startup events this year. The Founders Club India: Startup Funding & Growth Meetup returns on August 30, 2025, bringing together ambitious entrepreneurs, angel investors, and venture capitalists for a one-day intensive on fundraising, growth strategies, and scaling insights.
This Gurugram edition is curated for early-stage and growth-ready founders aiming to raise their next round or refine business traction.
What Is Founders Club India?
Founders Club India is a national initiative that organizes curated meetups across major cities. These events foster genuine engagement between founders, investors, and growth mentors. This edition will center on investor-readiness, capital access, and sustainable scaling best practices.
As a participant noted from a previous edition, “Founders walked away with investor leads and real growth tools—no fluff.”
Event Overview
Date: August 30, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM onwards
Venue: The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, Gurugram
City: Delhi NCR
Expected Audience: 500+ founders, micro-VCs, angel syndicates, startup advisors
Tickets: ₹10,000 per attendee (Single-entry, includes sessions and networking access)
Host: Founders Club India via District.in
Why Attend This Meetup?
This event goes beyond ticketed networking—it offers structured interaction with active funding players and insights from real-world founders.
Key Takeaways:
- Targeted Panels and Fireside Chats
Featuring seasoned founders and investors discussing what it takes to close funding in 2025–26, from pitch structure to valuation expectations. - Founder-Investor Live Q&A
Attendees can raise questions directly, with selected startups pitching live and receiving instant feedback. - Tactical Growth Workshops
Practical sessions on GTM strategy, SaaS monetization, brand building, and bootstrapped growth techniques. - Curated Networking Zones
Matchmaking pods and lounge setups for personalized founder-investor interaction and startup showcasing.
Who Should Attend?
- Early-stage to Pre-Series A founders
- Product and growth leaders in scaling startups
- Angel investors and syndicate partners
- Startup mentors, incubators, and ecosystem builders
- Founders from SaaS, D2C, fintech, healthtech, and green-tech sectors
Whether you’re honing your MVP or preparing for fundraising, this event brings relevant investors and practical growth conversations under one roof.
How to Register
Tickets are available via District.in. At ₹10,000, each ticket covers full access to panels, networking lounges, workshops, and pitch rounds.
Venue capacity is limited and previous editions have sold out by mid-August, so early booking is advised.
Venue & Travel Information
The event is hosted at The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, Gurugram, easily accessible via Yellow Line Metro and NH-8. Amenities include on-site parking, lounges, and high-speed Wi-Fi.
Bonus Opportunity: Founder Showcase
Registered startups can submit a pitch deck for consideration. Finalists may participate in a closed-door Founder Showcase alongside angel investors and micro-VCs. All participating startups will be featured in the post-event investor digest.
FAQs
What is the ticket price for the Founders Club India event in Gurugram?
The ticket price is ₹10,000 per attendee. This includes access to all sessions, workshops, and curated networking areas.
Who should attend this event?
The event is ideal for startup founders (early-stage to pre-Series A), product leads, angel investors, and startup ecosystem enablers looking to connect, learn, and grow.
Will there be pitching opportunities?
Yes. Select registered startups will be shortlisted for a Founder Showcase, where they can pitch live to angels and micro-VCs during a closed-door session.
What types of sessions can I expect?
The event will include panel discussions, fireside chats, tactical workshops on growth and funding, and open networking lounges.
Where is the event being held?
The event will take place at The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, Gurugram, a premium venue easily accessible via the Yellow Line Metro and NH-8.
Can I register offline or at the venue?
No. All registrations must be completed online via District.in to manage attendance limits and security protocols.
What sectors will be represented?
Startups from SaaS, D2C, fintech, green-tech, healthtech, and B2B tech will dominate this edition, based on previous attendee profiles.