India, Aug 25: As India’s startup ecosystem evolves toward stronger fundamentals, sustainable business models and greater investor readiness, Scaler, an AI-native technology skilling company, is set to host their first edition of Startup & Investors Summit on August 30 in Bengaluru, presented by Founders Connect and powered by Scaler Innovation Lab.
Hosted at the Scaler School of Technology campus in Electronic City, SAIS’26 will bring together over150 high-potential startup founders and over 20 angel investors and venture capitalists, alongside mentors and startup ecosystem leaders, for a day focused on startup discovery, fundraising conversations, mentorship and strategic collaboration.
Format and Agenda
The summit will open with an Investor Panel and a Founder Panel Discussion, followed by elevator pitches from the top three idea-stage teams from Scaler and presentations by the 15 startups selected for the Pitch Competition. The day will conclude with a founder fireside chat, startup pitch awards, and an open networking session, giving founders an opportunity to engage directly with investors and industry leaders.
Event Details: Startup & Investors Summit (SAIS’26) – Bengaluru Edition
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Date |
August 30, 2026, Sunday |
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Time |
11:00 AM onwards |
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Venue |
Scaler School of Technology, Electronic City Phase 1, Bengaluru |
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Presented by |
Founders Connect |
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Powered by |
Scaler Innovation Lab |
The summit is supported by a Startup Masterclass Series conducted through August. These Masterclasses from Industry experts are designed to cater to someone who wants to build from scratch and also existing founders who need guiding in middle of their entrepreneurial journey. The sessions feature experts including Ajay Rungta, Startup Advisor and Angel Investor; Suhani Doshi, VP of Investment at Mela Ventures; Mahit Anand, Senior Corporate Counsel at Infosys; and Hareesh Sharma, Partner at Vasan & Sampath LLP.
With founders and investors coming together under one roof, SAIS’26 aims to create a high-intent platform where promising ideas can meet capital, founders can access mentorship and strategic opportunities, and investors can discover emerging businesses.