We believe that the best networking happens when everyone in the room is as committed as you are. The nominal fee of ₹599 serves three critical purposes:

• Ensuring Quality & Intent: A “free” event often attracts casual window-shoppers. By introducing a fee, we ensure that every attendee is a serious professional, founder, or investor who is genuinely looking to engage and provide value.

• Curated Experience: This isn’t just a hall with people standing around. Your fee goes directly toward facilitating the Collab Strategy Simulation, maintaining a strict 1:3 Investor-to-Founder ratio, and providing a premium venue with gourmet refreshments.

• Zero “No-Show” Policy: When people pay, they show up. This ensures the room is full of the people we promised you would meet, maximizing the ROI (Return on Investment) for your Saturday morning.

Think of it this way: The cost of one high-end coffee in Mumbai is roughly ₹350. For the price of two coffees, you get 3 hours of direct access to capital, strategic partners, and the city’s top entrepreneurial minds.

Unlike large, unstructured mixers, Collab focuses on “Intentional Networking.” We use an industry-coded badge system and a curated “Strategy Simulation” game to ensure you don’t just exchange cards, but actually solve problems and build rapport with potential partners.

This event is curated for startup founders (seed to Series A+), active angel/VC investors, and senior corporate directors. We maintain a balanced ratio to ensure the room is high-value for everyone.

While this is not a formal “Demo Day,” the “Founder Spotlight” round gives five selected founders 60 seconds to state their “Ask” to the entire room. Additionally, the networking session and business activity are designed for one-on-one investor interactions.

No prior preparation is needed! The game is designed to test real-time decision-making. Just bring your entrepreneurial mindset and a collaborative spirit.

We host a diverse range of founders, primarily from the Tech, D2C, and Fintech sectors in Mumbai, ranging from early-stage innovators to those looking for Series A/B funding.

We provide a premium High-Tea experience including artisanal coffee, a selection of fine teas, and a curated menu of gourmet savory and sweet accompaniments (with vegetarian and vegan options).

The vibe is “Professional but Accessible.” We recommend Business Casual or Smart Casual. No suits are required, but first impressions matter!

To ensure a committed and high-quality audience, tickets are non-refundable. However, they are transferable to another person in your organization if you inform us 48 hours in advance.