AIC BIMTECH Hosts “Gen-Next Founder Connect 2025”, Brings Together 70+ Startups and ₹1,000+ Crore Investor Network

Mumbai: AIC BIMTECH, part of BIMTECH, concluded the year with its flagship event Gen-Next Founder Connect 2025, bringing together more than 70 incubated startup founders and investors managing over ₹1,000 crore in funds. The gathering, held at the AIC BIMTECH campus in Greater Noida, attracted around 100 participants and reinforced the message that founders today are empowered to choose their investors.

Supported by AIM NITI Aayog and StartInUP, the event adopted a founder-first format under the theme “Brunch, Boost and Build”, creating a dynamic platform for meaningful engagement between entrepreneurs and investors.

Investor Line-Up

The conclave featured over 10 prominent investors, including Rajesh Ranjan (O2 Angels Network), Amar Dixit (SwiftSeed Ventures), Ritesh Anand (Ah Ventures), Karan Saini (RTAF), Ishant Sachdeva (B and S Ventures), Piyush Garg (Angel Investor), Kshitiz Anand (Karekeba Ventures), Chandan Tiwari (EDC India), and alumni-turned-investors Ishu Bansal (Truck Suvidha) and Ankit & Atul Tripathi (Uneako). They shared candid insights into their investment strategies and the non-financial support they provide to startups.

Leadership Perspectives

Surya Kant, CEO of AIC BIMTECH, said:
“After launching PRARAMBH, India’s biggest incubation cohort, we are now redefining engagement. We’re building a founder-centric ecosystem where access, choice and empowerment drive real growth, directly contributing to Viksit Bharat and Viksit UP 2047.”

Prabina Rajib, Director, BIMTECH, added:
“The focus of Gen-Next Founder Connect 2025 was to foster genuine connections between investors and entrepreneurs rather than instant funding. We expect over 20 participating companies to secure funding within the next 3–6 months, with HealthTech emerging as the most promising sector.”

Growth Highlights

• In the past six months, AIC BIMTECH has onboarded 100+ new startups.
• The PRARAMBH cohort alone includes 55 ventures beyond the ideation stage.
• The centre’s portfolio now exceeds 500 startups, generating ₹125+ crore in revenue, creating 5,000+ jobs, and expanding into 20+ international markets.
• AIC BIMTECH plays a key role in the MeitY Startup Hub’s GENESIS program, driving grassroots innovation.

Beyond Pitch Decks

The conclave emphasized relationship-building, strategic Q&As, and long-term roadmaps over quick pitches. Supported by StartInUP, MeitY, DPIIT-Startup India, and MSME, AIC BIMTECH continues to strengthen bridges between pioneering ideas and investment-ready businesses, accelerating India’s journey toward a developed economy.