BRICS CCI Successfully Concludes Startup Series 3.0, Empowering Innovation Across BRICS Nations
The BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BRICS CCI) successfully organized the third edition of its flagship Startup Series 3.0 in New Delhi on February 21, 2025. The event brought together a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders from BRICS nations, reinforcing the Chamber’s commitment to promoting innovation, cross-border collaboration, and economic growth through startups.
Designed to offer an impactful platform for startups, the event enabled participants to engage in meaningful networking, access potential investment opportunities, and gain mentorship from experienced professionals. The day saw dynamic participation and highlighted the powerful role of entrepreneurship in shaping the future of the global economy.
The key highlights was the startup pitch session, where a select group of innovative ventures presented their ideas to a distinguished investor panel. The investor group included leaders from venture capital, industry, and the startup ecosystem, many of whom are also associated with the various verticals of BRICS CCI.
Startups from sectors such as technology, healthcare, automation, sustainability, real estate, and consumer services took center stage. The first round featured QTrino Labs Private Limited, CLUIX Private Limited, Necesity Unmanned Systems, Rentit4me (Omshreem Technologies Private Limited), Leap Ahead India, and Janah Cycle (via video presentation). The second round featured Pratap IVF, Mad Over Buildings, Voltreum India Pvt Ltd, Nahush Pharmaceuticals Private Limited, Think BRICS, and OneDose.
These sessions reflected the tremendous innovation potential emerging from BRICS nations. Startups received critical feedback from the panel, and approximately two-thirds of the participating ventures attracted investor interest, with potential investments amounting to nearly USD 2 million.
The event also featured insightful conversations on strategic growth, industry trends, and building future-ready business models. Investors emphasized the need for robust structures, visionary leadership, and clarity in scaling strategies.
Startup Series 3.0 marked yet another step forward in BRICS CCI’s mission to empower startups. With strong momentum and encouraging results, the Chamber looks forward to continuing its efforts through future editions, enabling startups to access global markets, partnerships, and funding.
Startup Stories: Unfolding the Unicorn Journey (September 9, 2022)
BRICS CCI hosted the 2nd edition of the Start-up Series ‘Start-up Stories: Unfolding the Unicorn journey’ aimed at providing a wholesome approach for young entrepreneurs and building young leaders to effectively articulate their ideas in a meaningful manner by networking, mentorship, partnerships, and funding for young entrepreneurs.
Shri Ashwini Kumar Chaubey, MoS Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, Govt of India, graced the event as the chief guest. He spoke about the Indian values in Startup culture, stressing on the value of ‘Vasudev Kutumbakam’ in India emerging as a VishwaGuru.
Mr. Bibin Babu (Convenor Investment Vertical, BRICS CCI) stated that the only thing that can make global citizenship possible are Startups.
A one-of-kind lineup of eminent Unicorn and Soonicorn founders presented their experiences and thoughts as speakers and panelists
1. Mr. Varun Alagh (Co-Founder & CEO, Mamaearth)
2. Dr. Vaibhav Kapoor (Founder, Pristyn Care)
3. Mr. Gajendra Jangid (Co-Founder & CMO, CARS24)
4. Mr. Alakh Pandey (Founder & CEO, Physicswallah)
5. Mr. Prashant Pitti (Co-Founder , Ease My Trip)
The power-packed event had an audience including H. E. Mr. Hugo Javier Gobbi- Ambassador, Embassy of Argentina in New Delhi, stated that Indian IT establishment in Argentina is one of the most recent developments in the affable relation between the two countries and H.E. Mrs. Hayet Talbi EP Bilel, Ambassador, Embassy of Tunisia in New Delhi, congratulated BRICS CCI for being at the forefront for promoting youth entrepreneurship.
The event was co-powered by FORE School of Management, WAI WAI India, and supported by Payiza, Golden Ace Ventures LLP, TV BRICS, The BrandStory, and Startup India, came to a phenomenal conclusion with Mr. Raunaq Jaisinghani (Investment Specialist, Invest India) delivering the valedictory address and Vote of Thanks by Mr. Dipen Shah (Member, BRICS CCI) and Dr. Abhay Kaushik (The Brand Story).