Produced by Baanhem Ventures, Startup Singam functions as a reality-show platform where entrepreneurs pitch to investors on television, combining funding, mentorship, and market exposure in a single forum. After a first season that helped 35 startups secure more than Rs 40 crore in pledges (with Rs 13 crore already disbursed), the company has launched Season 2 with an expanded 26-episode format. More than 2,000 startups applied, and 75 have been selected to appear on air, underscoring growing demand from founders across Tamil Nadu, especially in tier-2 and tier-3 cities. The program’s core product is its “speed-dating” style pitch sessions that quickly pair entrepreneurs with the right investors. Organisers position the show as a catalyst for the state’s ambition to build a trillion-dollar economy by widening access to capital and networks. Season 2’s fresh Rs 100 crore commitment strengthens the financial base to fund on-air deals and operational costs. Major local business leaders have also joined as advisors, deepening the mentorship bench alongside the new capital.

Total raised

$11M

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Sep 2025