Pitch Point (RAISE'26)
Offered by L&T Finance
Overview
A startup pitch event ahead of L&T Finance's RAISE'26 conference in Mumbai. Open to early-stage, India-focused startups building AI/tech solutions for BFSI or adjacent use cases. Shortlisted startups get founder interactions through November before a live pitch at the Jio World Convention Centre on 16 December 2026.
Eligibility
- Early-stage startups, 1-5 years of operations
- Incorporated company with a working PoC-ready MVP
- Total funding raised to date under ₹250 crore
- India-focused, selling domestically
Funding Purpose
₹50 lakh cash prize pool for AI/tech solutions in BFSI or non-BFSI use cases (lending, risk, compliance, customer experience). Whether the prize pool is split across multiple winners or structured as equity vs. non-dilutive wasn't stated on the official page.
Application Process
Applications close 31 Oct 2026; screening Nov 1-15; founder interactions Nov 16-30; shortlist Dec 1; live pitch event Dec 16, 2026.
How to Apply
- 1Click "Apply Now" above and submit your application directly on the official page.
- 2The offering organisation screens applications against its own eligibility criteria.
- 3Shortlisted applicants may be invited to a pitch or interview round.
- 4The final decision rests solely with the offering organisation.
- 5There is no guarantee of funding at any stage.
Before You Apply
- ZeedFund is an independent tracker, not the offering organisation or a funding body.
- Verify current eligibility, funding amount, and deadline on the official page before applying. Details can change after we last verified them.
- Once you apply, all follow-up (screening updates, interview or pitch invites, and the final decision) comes directly from the facilitator, incubator, or investor, never from ZeedFund. Check their application portal or email yourself for status updates; we won't have visibility into it.