Surat is preparing to host the fourth 21BY72 Startup Summit on June 14-15, a flagship event in India’s thriving startup ecosystem. Taking place at Avadh Utopia near Surat Airport, the summit is expected to draw over 20,000 participants, including 500+ investors, 85 startup exhibitors, content creators, government officials, and startup enthusiasts from across India.
Organized by IVY Growth Associates
IVY Growth Associates has established 21BY72 as India’s premier startup summit. With three successful editions and over 24,000 total attendees, it’s a cornerstone of India’s tier-2 startup scene. The 2024 summit is presented by CIFDAQ, co-powered by Sangini, with tickets available on the official 21BY72 website.
Highlights of 21BY72 2024
- – 85+ Startup Exhibitors displaying innovative products
- – 20+ Live Startup Pitches in a Shark Tank-inspired format
- – 500+ Investors from early-stage funds, family offices, and angel networks
- – 20+ Speaker Sessions and fireside chats
- – Four Dedicated Halls for exhibitions, knowledge sharing, pitching, and workshops
Notable Speakers
- – Ganeshprasad Sridharan – COO, Think School
- – Dr. Vijay Kedia – Director, Kedia Securities
- – Saina Nehwal – Olympic medalist, Padma Bhushan recipient
- – Neha Dhupia – Actor and former Miss India
- – Azhar Iqubal – Co-Founder & CEO, Fenado and Inshorts
- – Niyati Mavinkurve – Co-creator, Abhi and Niyu
- – Gajendra Singh Shekhawat – Minister of Culture and Tourism
- – Harsh Sanghavi – Gujarat’s Home Minister
Four-Hall Layout
- Hall 1 – Exhibition Zone: Showcasing 85+ startups across various sectors
- Hall 2 – Knowledge Stage: Keynotes and panels with entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers
- Hall 3 – Trailblazers Mine: Shark Tank-style pitch platform with investors like Eximius Ventures, SucSEED Ventures, and Gruhas
- Hall 4 – Masterclass Zone: Workshops on digital marketing, personal branding, startup finance, fundraising, and scaling beyond founders
Additional Participants
The summit connects educators, content creators, and brand leaders, including:
- Dhairya Gangwani – Founder, Dhairya Decodes
- Unnati Bagga – Co-Founder, TheGrowthSquare
- Deep Shah – Founder, Adex Studios
Brand Ambassadors
- Mahavir Pratap Sharma – Rajasthan Angel Innovators Network
Arjun Vaidya – V3 Ventures
Sarthak Ahuja – M&A Advisor and Financial Educator - Driving India’s Startup Momentum
Running from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. over two days, 21BY72 aims to unite India’s non-metro startup ecosystem, fostering cross-industry learning, investment opportunities, and lasting partnerships.