The IIIE CONCLAVE 2023 Raises The Bar For The Startup World | Freeflow Ventures
The Entrepreneurial World has been uplifted wonderfully by the creative & visionary efforts of FreeFlow Ventures. The IIIE Conclave under the Bengal Global Trade Expo ’23, organised by CWBTA & WBIDC, was an innovative approach to boost the Startup Ecosystem, including Startups, Investors, & Enablers. Held on the 26th, 27th, & 28th of January, 2023, with PwC as the Knowledge Partner, the event was also a take to introduce the potential of Startup Investments to traditional businesses, traders, & investors.
The Event: Rewinding it for YOU!
The India Innovation Impact & Entrepreneurship Conclave (IIIE Conclave) was a pivotal event for both Startups & Traditional Businesses at the Bengal Global Trade Expo ’23. While creating an opportunity for startups, the event aimed to provide access to funding possibilities, facilitate talent acquisition & recruitment, and establish Bengal as India’s gateway to the East and a source of sustained revenue, talented recourse and new market advantages, and align investor-investee maps.
A summary of the major attributes of the event:
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- 971 Startups Applicants
- 100 Curated Startups
- 8 Incubation Partners
- 75+ Investors
- 40+ Investment Organisations
- Soft Commitments worth up to 196 Crores
- 30 CXOs
- 4 Panel Discussions
- 4 Masterclasses by Industry Leaders
- 125+ Job and Internship Opportunities
- 10+ Academic Partners
Deals Signed At The IIIE Conclave 2023
With the conclusion of the IIIE Conclave ’23, Soft Commitments worth Rs. 196 Crore were procured as Startup funding. 58 new-age Startups made unique pitches, resulting in 8 equity investments. Additionally, the event created an enriching platform for investor-investee relationships. With exposure for aspiring talents to the possibilities of the innovative Startup Industry & enabling 125+ job opportunities across 6 domains, the event also achieved 110+ recruitment commitments.
The Startup Royale (Pitch Battle)
The unique session that was introduced to all the startups, traditional businesses, and angel investors to witness was the “STARTUP ROYALE” (Pitch Battle). FreeFlow Ventures’ strategy was mainly to gel up the event with something unique that undoubtedly went beyond the norm, mesmerising every Startup, Investor, & Traditional Business.
Among all Startups, the Top 10 made it to the next Pitch Battle round:
- Shaft Energies (Jackvolt)
- Bot Rocket
- Wah! Phuchka
- Eunimart
- Schooglink
- ZiffyHealth
- BlueMedix.
Every Startup added unique colours to the event, delivering cut-throat competition to the rest. But being a bit more engaging & promising, BlueMedix made it to the Champion’s Trophy.
A unique & unprecedented approach by FreeFlow Ventures, the Startup Royale earned huge appreciation & encouragement to carry it ahead.
Speakers at the IIIE Conclave 2023
The Conclave had the presence of prominent Speakers from the industry with varying fields of expertise. Their wise words on different kinds of topics, including “The Nuances of Creating Stable Returns from Startups,” “Electric Vehicles,” “Green and Resilient Supply Chains,” and “The Wave of Disruptors from Bengal,” hugely impacted investors, students, and startups.
In addition to the above, the IIIE Conclave welcomed & had an incredibly insightful session on “Startup Investments” with Mr. Gautam Sivaramakrishnan (Blume Ventures & Director of Head Start) on the 28th of January, 2023.
Overall, their learning experience was mesmerising, and the lessons received from the honourable speakers were incomparable and highly knowledgeable.
Hiring Achievements
Another shining star of the Conclave’s grand success was the “Hiring Achievement.” Students & Talents present at the event had live interactions with Startups, Businesses, & Traders to receive 125+ hiring opportunities from 6 domains – Marketing, Operations, Tech, Sales, Business, & Finance.
The event created a memorable impact for all Startups, enabling them to discover how they can effectively manage their brands. The event also showed how brands could scale up to meet emerging trends and challenges.
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