India, Aug 6: Ideabaaz, India's startup-investor ecosystem, has partnered with All About Music X, India's premier music business conference, to launch 'Pitch to Investors', a dedicated platform connecting promising early-stage startups with leading venture capitalists and investors shaping the future of music, entertainment, and technology.
Taking place during All About Music X from 25–27 August at Grand Hyatt Mumbai, the initiative invites founders building across music technology, live entertainment, creator tools, fan engagement, AI, rights management, and the broader music ecosystem to present their ideas directly before an eminent investor panel.
As part of the partnership, participating startups will gain access to Ideabaaz's investor network with over INR100 crore in investment capacity, unlocking opportunities for funding, mentorship, strategic partnerships, and long-term industry relationships.
The investor jury for this year's edition includes:
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Arjun Vaidya, Co-founder, V3 Ventures
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Pratik Gandhi, Actor & Investor
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Paroksh Gupta, Co-founder & Managing Director, A&W Capital
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Vikram Godse, Managing Director, Mayfield
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Darshan Kataria, Founder & CEO, Rest In Beats
The initiative reflects the growing momentum of India's music startup ecosystem, where entrepreneurs are building innovative products and platforms that are transforming how music is created, discovered, distributed, experienced, and monetised.
“I’ve always believed that every meaningful venture starts with someone choosing to act on an idea. Platforms like “Pitch to Investors” create opportunities for founders to be heard, receive honest feedback, and connect with people who can help take their vision further. I’m excited to meet entrepreneurs building the future of music and entertainment,” said Pratik Gandhi, Actor & Investor
“We’re seeing a new generation of founders building innovative businesses at the intersection of music, technology, and culture. With the experience economy, this is getting even more exciting as a space. Pitch to Investors is an opportunity to discover bold ideas early, have meaningful conversations with these founders, and support their businesses. I am excited to see something new,” stated Arjun Vaidya, Co-founder, V3 Ventures
“Great ideas need more than validation; they need access. Through our partnership with All About Music X, we’re creating a platform where founders building for the music and entertainment ecosystem can present directly to investors who understand the space. We look forward to discovering businesses that have the potential to shape the industry’s future,” said Jeet Wagh, Founder & CEO, Ideabaaz
Beyond Pitch to Investors, Access X will introduce multiple pitching opportunities designed to connect creators directly with decision-makers across the music industry. Participants will be able to pitch music-led IPs to brands and venues, showcase their music to A&Rs, record labels and music supervisors, and present themselves to artist managers and booking agents.
By bringing together leaders from artist management, record labels, live entertainment, brands, venues, and venture capital, Access X aims to create meaningful opportunities for artists, entrepreneurs, and music professionals to transform ideas into collaborations, careers, and scalable businesses.
"Access is often the hardest part of building a startup. Pitch to Investors creates a space where founders can present their ideas directly to investors, have meaningful conversations, and gain insights from people actively investing in the future of music and entertainment," said Chandni Soni, Business Head, All About Music
Shortlisted founders will pitch live before the investor panel, receive direct feedback, build relationships with industry leaders, and explore opportunities for funding, mentorship, and strategic partnerships.
The platform is open to early-stage to Pre-Series A startups working across:
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Music & Entertainment Technology
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Creator Tools
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Artist Solutions
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Music Data & Analytics
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AI & Music Innovation
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Fan Engagement & Creator Economy Platforms
Applications for Pitch to Investors are now open.
