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"Rupee 67.34 Crore Committed Across 12 Episodes": Startup Singam Emerges as a Credible Investment Platform

By ANI | Updated: April 21, 2026 10:25 IST

VMPLChennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 21: Startup Singam - Season 2 is fast establishing itself as a serious, ...

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Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 21: Startup Singam - Season 2 is fast establishing itself as a serious, outcome-driven investment platform, as highlighted by policymakers and investors at the exclusive "Wealth to Ventures" HNI session in Chennai.

Anchoring this milestone, Kumar Vembu stated, "We have completed the shoot of 20 episodes, with ₹115 crore worth of investment commitments already made through Startup Singam," underscoring the platform's ability to connect founders with real capital while expanding access beyond traditional startup hubs.

From a policy lens, Mamatha Venkatesh (Startup India - DPIIT) emphasized that platforms like Startup Singam play a key role in widening access to capital, fostering inclusion, and enabling participation from emerging regions and first-generation founders.

From an investor perspective, Vikram Gupta (IvyCap Ventures) highlighted the platform's potential to attract "smart capital"where investors contribute not just funding, but mentorship, strategic direction, and long-term valuewhile enabling curated, high-quality deal flow for HNIs.

Adding to this, Krishna Ramachandran (TVS Capital Funds) noted that Startup Singam encourages market discipline by pushing startups to focus on fundamentals, governance, and sustainable growth, strengthening their investment readiness.

Speaking on the vision, Hemachandran L, Founder of Startup Singam, said, "Startup Singam is about building a bridge where capital meets clarityensuring founders gain not just visibility, but real investment opportunities."

Balachandar R, Co-Founder, added, "The platform is designed to drive outcomesreal conversations, real commitments, and real growth for both founders and investors."

With ₹67.34 crore in committed investments across 12 episodes, Startup Singam is evolving beyond a showpositioning itself as a credible engine for startup investments and ecosystem growth.

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