The Wolf Den Investors Summit has once again proved to be a monumental success, contributing significantly to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. Held annually, this summit is dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship and facilitating connections among businesses and investors of all categories, including Angel Investors, HNIs, Ultra HNIs, VC firms, Micro VCs, Fund Houses, Family Offices, Banks, and NBFCs, along with policymakers, market experts, and mentors. While the first edition was held at Mayor Hall – Andheri – Mumbai in 2023, this year, on June 22, 2024, all roads led to the Mukesh Patel Auditorium in Mumbai, where some of the most influential investors, startups, and MSMEs convened for the second edition of the summit, organized by Venture Wolf in collaboration with Udyog Mitra Sanstha.
An Exclusive Gathering of Elite Investors and Entrepreneurs
The Wolf Den Investors Summit is the brainchild of Venture Wolf, a premier business consultancy specializing in fundraising for startups and MSMEs. Their expertise spans from early-stage equity funding to Series E, along with various forms of debt financing and support for NPA and ARC companies. They also work closely with private investors in the real estate space. This year’s event, held at the Mukesh Patel Auditorium – Vile Parle, with venue partner as AIC – NMIMS Incubation Centre and attracted a diverse array of participants from across India. Mega success of WOLF DEN INVESTORS SUMMIT 2024 contributes to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
A Platform for Unprecedented Networking and Insights
This year’s summit delivered a richer and more diverse participant mix featuring some of the biggest and notable speakers and seasoned investors of the country. Startups and delegates too came from all across the country to attend the event. Event saw participation from Kashmir, North East India along with Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Delhi and Bihar. Investors and Delegates from across 19 states participated, gained valuable insights, and forged important connections.
The summit’s keynote speaker, Mr. Ajay Thakur, delivered an inspiring speech, sharing his extensive experience and was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his 28 + years outstanding contributions to startups and SMEs. His insights set the tone for a day filled with knowledge sharing and networking.
Highlights from the various Panel Discussions:
- ‘Planning profitable exits for Angel Investors’: This panel provided a comprehensive overview of exit strategies, featuring early-stage investors who shared their insights on maximizing returns through acquisitions, mergers, IPOs, or secondary sales. Eminent early stage investors participated in this panel discussion and gave their views.
- ‘Venture Capitalist Investment in Viksit Bharat’: The stalwarts discussed investment opportunities in high-growth sectors such as technology, artificial intelligence, and innovation-driven startups.
- ‘Indian Startups in Global Scenario’: This panel explored strategies for Indian startups to compete globally and assessed their standing compared to international counterparts.
- ‘Startup Funding Trends for 2024; Shifting Investment Strategies.’: Representatives from leading fund houses of the country discussed evolving investment strategies, making this one of the most informative panels.
- ‘Where Will India’s Richest Invest for Viksit Bharat?’: Family office representatives from prominent business families shared their investment plans to support the vision of a developed India by 2047, focusing on sectors critical to achieving the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
Showcasing Innovation and Potential
In addition to panel discussions, the summit featured 15 high-potential startups and MSMEs in a closed-door showcase, offering a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to present their ideas to a selected group of investors. Another highlight was Atanu Das’s master class on creating a 100 CR company in the two years, providing actionable insights for rapid growth.
Recognizing Excellence
The event concluded with awards recognizing outstanding investors and businesses in various categories, reinforcing the summit’s commitment to celebrating excellence and fostering growth in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Wolf Club was the Title Sponsor of the event and 1FC being the Associate Sponsor.
The Event was supported by Event Partners who played an important role in success of the event.
Advocates & Legal Consultants – Lex Rex Jurist
B School Partner – Ashoka Business School
Tech Partner – All Indian IT Services LLP and Uncodez
Incubation Partner – Jai Hind Incubator & Accelerator Centre
Outreach Partners – IBSEA and Mehery
Media & Broadcast Partners – Startup News, Way to World, Entrepreneurs Media, The Leaders Globe, Aristocrat Media
Magazine Partner – Entrepreneur One
Ecosystem Partners – Billennium Divas, SHK Global Venture, GTM Ventures
Workspace Partner – Meetings & Offices
Meme Partner – Cap10. All the fantastic memes that we saw were done by Cap10.
Production Partner – Studio Griffin
Beauty Icon Partner – Trycone
Community Partner – NetPal and India Finance Forum
Venture Wolf’s Commitment to Entrepreneurial Growth
Devang Raja, founder of Venture Wolf, emphasized the company’s dedication to organizing events that support the entrepreneurial ecosystem in India. He highlighted the launch of ‘Wolf Club’, a premium membership club designed to help entrepreneurs expand their businesses. Venture Wolf is actively seeking partners to collaborate on future events across the country, furthering their mission to contribute to Viksit Bharat 2047.
A Future of Endless Possibilities
The WOLF DEN INVESTOR SUMMIT 2024 successfully showcased innovative projects and forged crucial connections within the investment community. With a focus on sustainable practices and cutting-edge technology, the event left attendees inspired and equipped to drive meaningful change. The summit underscored the importance of collaboration in achieving shared goals, setting a promising stage for future initiatives in the industry.
By leveraging these insights, the Wolf Den Investors Summit continues to position itself as one of India’s premier investment summits, promising to grow in impact and reach in the years to come.