VentureClash India
Connecticut Innovations (CI), the state’s $500M venture capital arm, is bringing Connecticut’s international pitch event, VentureClash, to Chennai, India this February.
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IITM Research Park
February 24, 2025
VentureClash India Event Details
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DATE
Monday, February 24, 2025
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LOCATION
IITM Research Park, Tharamani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600113, 11th Floor
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TIME
4:00PM to 6:00PM
VentureClash was created in 2016 to seek out high-growth companies around the globe looking to expand to Connecticut.
The initiative has successfully attracted impactful businesses in insurtech, fintech, climate tech, CPG, and digital health.
Criteria
Who should apply?
We are seeking companies that are already making significant advancements in their respective fields, with at least $3M of institutional venture capital investment, a minimum of $1M USD in annual recurring revenue, and a readiness to establish or expand their business by opening an office in Connecticut, USA. If you believe you are ready to open your office in the US, and you meet the above criteria, we encourage you to apply.
How does it work?
Selected companies will have the opportunity to showcase their innovative solutions through brief pitch presentations and engage with key members of the Connecticut delegation. This is an excellent opportunity to gain international exposure and connect with prestigious judges, including the highly esteemed Indra Nooyi, former CEO of PepsiCo.
What happens next?
If your company is chosen to pitch, we will ensure you are well-prepared and provide up to $10K in funding to visit Connecticut in the two months subsequent to the pitch.
We are seeking companies that are already making significant advancements in their respective fields, with at least $3M of institutional venture capital investment, a minimum of $1M USD in annual recurring revenue, and a readiness to establish or expand their business by opening an office in Connecticut, USA. If you believe you are ready to open your office in the US, and you meet the above criteria, we encourage you to apply.
How does it work?
Selected companies will have the opportunity to showcase their innovative solutions through brief pitch presentations and engage with key members of the Connecticut delegation. This is an excellent opportunity to gain international exposure and connect with prestigious judges, including the highly esteemed Indra Nooyi, former CEO of PepsiCo.
What happens next?
If your company is chosen to pitch, we will ensure you are well-prepared and provide up to $10K in funding to visit Connecticut in the two months subsequent to the pitch.
Featured Judge: Indra Nooyi, Former CEO of PepsiCo
We will be joined by the esteemed Indra Nooyi, as a judge for the VentureClash pitch event. Indra Nooyi is the former Chair and Chief Executive Officer of PepsiCo, a Fortune 500 company with operations in more than 180 countries. She spent 24 years with the company before stepping down as CEO in 2019. Indra was born and raised in India and later moved to the United States to attend the Yale School of Management, where she earned a master’s degree in public and private management. Throughout her career, she has held various roles and leadership positions. In 2007, the Government of India awarded her the Padma Bhushan, the country’s third-highest civilian honor.
