The SF Tech Week calendar is live, and we are officially landing in the Bay! 🇮🇳🇺🇸 Massive shoutout to @Techweek_ for making this happen. TiE Mumbai is bringing 4 high-energy events for founders, investors, and builders: No Borders (Oct 6) , Sell to America (Oct 7) ,The Money Room (Oct 8), I Am Unsexy. And I Like It. (Oct 9) Great companies start anywhere. See you in SF! Explore the full calendar & grab your spots: tech-week.com/calendar #SFTechWeek #TiEMumbai #MumbaiToTheBay

We’re so incredibly proud to be supporting the India Women Leadership & Growth Summit 2026 alongside @IIRISConsulting . It’s more than just a partnership for us - it’s about being part of the conversations that actually move the needle for women in leadership. Can’t wait to see the impact of this one in New Delhi next week! Check out the full details and join us there: iwlgs.i-secureindia.com/regi… #womenleadership #event #partnerevent #TiEMumbai

Headlines tell you what happened; rooms like this determine what happens next. This Monday, we’re moving past the podiums. @ashishchauhan (MD & CEO, @NSEIndia ) joins our inner circle for a private dialogue on the forces shaping the Indian market -moderated by @Pratekk_aggy Just the raw reality of "Markets, Mindsets & the Future." 📍 NSE, BKC🗓️ Monday, April 13 | 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM This is a Charter Member Exclusive. Not a Charter Member yet? Upgrade today to be in the room that matters. Secure your seat at the table: bit.ly/TiEMumbai #MarketWatch #nseindia #TiEMumbai #chartermember #exclusive #breakfastsession

Can we talk about the lineup at #TGSJaipur? Smriti Irani and Bhumi Pednekar on the same stage? Hearing from a political powerhouse and a climate advocate/entrepreneur is exactly the inspiration we need. @TiEglobalsummit @svoruganti1466 @DoITCRaj @RajCMO

AI enterprise data infrastructure MeshDefend has raised $2.3 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Kalaari Capital, with participation from Kettleborough VC and a group of industry executives. The proceeds will be used to build its AI-native operating system for enterprise data infrastructure. Founded in 2025 by former Dell executives Tejas Pandit and Ravi Chitloor, MeshDefend provides an AI-driven platform for managing enterprise data infrastructure across backup, storage, multi-cloud, and hybrid environments. #venturecapital #investment #funding

Happening Now! TiE Mumbai’s Investor of the Month session with IvyCap Ventures is live! A big thank you to Vikram Gupta, Founder & Managing Partner at IvyCap Ventures, for sharing valuable insights on building successful investment journeys and nurturing innovation-driven startups. Grateful to IvyCap Ventures for hosting an inspiring and insightful session that’s empowering our startup ecosystem! #TiEMumbai #InvestorOfTheMonth #IvyCapVentures #VikramGupta #StartupEcosystem #VentureCapital #InvestInInnovation #TiEEvents #Entrepreneurship #StartupIndia

We’re excited to announce the winners of the TiE Women Global Pitch Competition – Mumbai Finals 2025! 🏆 Winner: Srishti Srivastava – Infiheal Healthtech Private Limited 🥈 1st Runner Up: Mansi Mahansaria – Growth Logistics Pvt. Ltd. 🥉 2nd Runner Up: Vidhi Bhatt – LIGHT A huge congratulations to these incredible founders for their innovation and passion! Thank you to all participants, jury members and supporters who helped make this event a success. Together, let’s keep empowering women-led innovation and building a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem! @srishti_creates @tie #TiEWomen #TiEWomen2025 #TiEWomenPitchCompetition #WomenEntrepreneurs #StartupEcosystem #WomenInBusiness #InnovationLeaders #WomenInTech #EmpoweringWomen #StartupIndia #Entrepreneurship #WomenFounders #GlobalPitchCompetition #TiEGlobal

Happening Now! An inspiring session by TiE Mumbai — “NAUKRI.COM – The Profitable Unicorn” 🎙️ In conversation: Sanjeev Bikhchandani – Founder & Vice Chairman, Naukri.com with Prof Dhruv Nath – Author, “The EARNICORNS – Stories of Rare, Profitable Unicorns” Sharing powerful insights on building sustainable and profitable ventures! #TiEMumbai #Entrepreneurship #Naukri #StartupSuccess #TheEarnicorns #BusinessGrowth #Inspiration

Cross-border fintech infrastructure startup Zynk has raised $5 million in a funding round led by Hivemind Capital, with participation from global venture capital firms such as Alliance DAO, Coinbase Ventures, Transpose Platform, Polymorphic Capital, Tykhe Ventures, and Contribution Capital.With this, the Hyderbad-based startup plans to expand its partnerships and strengthen its liquidity and compliance stack.Founded by ex-Amazon Pay India’s chief technology officer (CTO) Manish Bhatia, along with Abhishek Pitti and Swaminathan, Zynk helps business-to-business (B2B) companies process instant cross-border transactions through financial institutions such as banks and fintechs. #venturecapital #investment #funding

TiE Mumbai joins hands with the India D2C Summit, the premier platform driving conversations around India’s fast-evolving direct-to-consumer ecosystem. 🚀 The summit will bring together top founders, investors, and enablers shaping the next phase of brand-led growth in India. An exclusive opportunity for TiE Mumbai members — enjoy a 25% discount on delegate passes and gain access to powerful insights, visionary founders, and growth stories redefining the D2C space. A must-attend for anyone looking to stay ahead in the consumer brand revolution. 🎟️ Use code TIE25 to unlock your offer today: 👉 indiad2csummit.com/checkout/… #TiEMumbai #IndiaD2CSummit #D2C #Ecommerce #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #Innovation #Networking #Startups

Happening Now: Borderless Growth – Founders & Investors Roundtable A powerhouse gathering where vision meets investment and ideas turn into opportunities! Entrepreneurs and investors are engaging in meaningful conversations on scaling beyond boundaries, sharing real-world insights, and building global connections that drive tomorrow’s success. It’s more than just a roundtable — it’s where growth goes borderless! #BorderlessGrowth #FoundersAndInvestors #Networking #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #InvestmentOpportunities #Collaboration #BusinessGrowth #StartupEcosystem

SaveSage has raised $1 million in a mix of equity and debt in its pre-seed funding round led by Bhavesh Gupta participated along with new investors N.R. Narayanan, Lalit Wadhwa, DSP Family Office, Venture Catalysts, and Suvrat Sehgal. The proceeds will be used to strengthen its AI engine, expand product features, and accelerate user growth. Launched in October 2024 by Ashish Lath, SaveSage helps users track and manage credit card and travel loyalty rewards. The platform has reached 200,000 users and an annual revenue run rate of $1.1 million as of September 2025. #venturecapital #investment #funding

Optimo Capital, a digital loan against property (LAP) fintech NBFC founded by EaseMyTrip co-founder Prashant Pitti, has raised Rs 150 crore in its Series A round led by Pitti, with participation from existing investors Blume Ventures and Omnivore. The company plans to use the funds to expand technology systems, AI infrastructure, co-lending arrangements, and coverage across tier-3 markets. Optimo offers secured loans to small-business owners by using residential or commercial property as collateral. The company targets MSME borrowers who lack credit history but own property. Optimo positions its product as a higher-ticket and lower-rate alternative to unsecured business or personal loans. #venturecapital #investment #funding

🚀 Calling all Foodpreneurs! Your next big break in the F&B world is cooking! 🍳 TiE Mumbai is curating a Startup Pavilion @ Annapoorna Inter Food 2025 — India’s leading international F&B trade expo. Get ready to showcase your innovations, meet global buyers, and make your brand the next big flavour in the food & retail space. 🌍✨ Why you should be there: 🛒 Connect with retailers, modern trade & e-com giants 👨‍🍳 Network with chefs, investors & industry leaders 🏆 Be part of India’s biggest F&B innovation platform 🗓️ Dec 11–13, 2025 📍 Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai 🔥 Specially for TiE Members: Exclusive pricing & specially curated plug-n-play booths — light on pockets, heavy on opportunity! 💼 📩 To book your spot: 📧 [email protected] | 📞 +91 99850 99009 👉 If this doesn’t fit you, tag a foodpreneur who shouldn’t miss this opportunity! 🌟 #TiEMumbai #Foodpreneurs #Annapoorna2025 #TFN #TiEFoodNetwork #FoodInnovation #D2C #Entrepreneurship #InnovationEcosystem

We’re delighted to share that Stanford India Policy & Economics Club (SIPEC) and Inventus Law will be hosting the TiE Mumbai U.S. Tech Delegation of Indian growth stage companies at Stanford University on 10th October, Friday. We’re truly grateful for their support and partnership as we work to create global opportunities for Indian startups. The delegation will be joined by a stellar lineup of speakers and mentors who bring deep expertise and global perspective: - Prof. Anurag Mairal from Stanford University, leading a session on AI and innovation - Dr. S. Somanath, Former Chairman of ISRO, sharing insights on India’s technology leadership - Anil Advani, Founder, Inventus Law, conducting a legal session on scaling globally - Experiential session with Deep Nishar and Vinod Dham, sharing their entrepreneurial & investor journeys - A networking mixer with leading Valley investors including Blume Ventures, Accel, WestBridge, Foster VC, and others Through this delegation, TiE Mumbai aims to strengthen the bridge between India’s startup ecosystem and the global innovation landscape — fostering connections, insights, and partnerships that empower Indian founders to scale beyond borders.

TiE Mumbai at Stanford! We’re excited to host an exclusive “Meet & Greet with High-Growth Companies from Mumbai” at Stanford University in collaboration with Inventus Law and Stanford India Policy and Economics Club (SIPEC). Distinguished Speakers: S. Somanath – Former Chairman, ISRO Vinod Dham – Entrepreneur & Venture Capitalist Deep Nishar – Managing Director, General Catalyst Anurag Mairal – Professor, Stanford University Anil Advani – Managing Partner, Inventus Law 📅 Friday, October 10 ⏰ 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM 📍 Graduate Community Center, 750 Escondido Rd, Stanford, CA 94305, USA. (Nairobi Room, 2nd Floor) An inspiring afternoon of innovation, collaboration, and global entrepreneurship — connecting India’s growth leaders with Silicon Valley’s brightest minds! #TiEMumbai #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #StanfordUniversity #GlobalBusiness #Networking #TiEEvents #InventusLaw #SIPEC #Leadership #Startups #BusinessGrowth

🚀Presenting to you the Global AI Roundtable the finale of the AI Essentials Bootcamp #AIEssentials And now for the grand finale!🔥 8 industry leaders from across the globe are coming together to discuss: ⚡How AI is being applied across industries ⚡Emerging trends and real-world impact ⚡What the future of AI looks like 👉 Register here: luma.com/5xe9blpl Featured Panelists: 1. Berdia Qamarauli, Founder and CEO, Centigen AI (Dubai-based company Innovating AI solutions for global enterprises.) 2. Ankush Sabharwal, Founder, CoRover. AI (Building intelligent AI assistants for businesses. Raised $4 million in its Series A funding round) 3. Himanshu Upreti, Co- Founder, AI palette (AI-powered solutions for innovative F&B experiences. Raised $7.7M+ with Latest $1.45M Series A1 Extension) 4. Jason Joseph, CISO, M Pokket (Simplifying student finance with AI-driven credit.) 5. Mughilan Thiru Ramasamy, Co Founder and CEO, Skylark Drones (Redefining aerial operations with AI-powered drones. Raised a total of $4.58 million) 6. Amna Usman Chaudhry, Advisor Council Member, Harvard Business Review (International keynote speaker from Dubai) 7. Rahul Borude, Co Founder and CEO, Stamp my Visa (Simplifying global visa applications. Raised ₹6.6 crore in a Pre-Series A funding round ) 8. Sohail Khan, Founder, The Builders Club (Where founders grow, connect, and thrive) 📅 7th October | ⏰ 7pm | 💻 Online Don’t miss this exclusive discussion with the leaders shaping the AI ecosystem.

What an insightful morning! A big thank you to Dr. Vijay Kedia (Kedia Securities) for generously sharing his Wisdom on Equity Markets in India — his clarity, conviction, and candid perspectives left us all inspired. Our heartfelt gratitude to Ranu Vohra and special thanks to Avendus Capital for graciously hosting us at their venue and ensuring a seamless experience. Here’s to many more such powerful knowledge exchanges and collaborative growth moments! 🚀 #TiEMumbai #PeerToPeerForum #VijayKedia #AvendusCapital #EquityMarkets #StartupCommunity #Entrepreneurship