Precursor to Huddle Global

ElevateHER

Investment Pathway for Women Founders

ElevateHER: Investment Pathway for Women Founders is an empowering 3-week "Online Investment Readiness Program" designed exclusively for a select cohort of women-led startups. The program focuses on upskilling participants in areas such as investor pitch deck development, refining their storytelling abilities, and mastering the art of the elevator pitch through hands-on mock pitch sessions.

The journey culminates at Huddle Global 2025, featuring a Pitch "Competition" where these startups will present to top women venture capitalists and angel investors. This event provides an exceptional opportunity for women entrepreneurs to get introduced into the strong Angel and VC network which will enable them to create leads and close funding opportunities in future.

What ElevateHER Offers

Program Flow

  • 1 Investor Readiness Sessions Curated sessions led by investors, founders, and ecosystem experts.
  • 2 Mock Pitch Rounds Jury evaluations with structured feedback on pitch decks and delivery.
  • 3 Final Selection Startups shortlisted to pitch at the Open Pitch during Huddle Global 2025 in front of leading investors.

Why Participate?

Get investor-ready with hands-on guidance.
Refine your pitching skills with practice and feedback.
Gain visibility at Huddle Global, one of India’s biggest startup festivals.
Build connections with investors and mentors that can drive your growth.

Demo Day at Huddle Global 2025

The journey culminates at the Open Pitch at Huddle Global 2025, where shortlisted ElevateHER startups will pitch to a panel of external investors. This platform is about gaining exposure, building credibility, and unlocking future opportunities.

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