Welcome to TiE the Knot 2026 (14th Edition)

India’s most high-impact startup-investor platform, where capital meets conviction.

Anchored by YOUNG TURKS CNBC TV18, this is not just another pitch event — it’s a televised investment arena where founders walk in with ambition and walk out with term sheets in motion.

Why TiE the Knot?

Over 13 electrifying seasons:
startups have taken the stage
0
startups funded
0
Crores raised
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What Makes It Unmissable?

This is where ideas convert into investments.

Live Telecast

Nationwide visibility on Young Turks CNBC TV18. Elevate your brand to millions.

Real Commitments

No soft promises. Walk away with on-the-spot investment commitments and term sheets.

Elite Access

Bypass gatekeepers. Direct access to top investors & decision-makers

Serious Scale

A high-visibility filter designed specifically for serious founders and validated startups.

Who Should Apply?

We are looking for founders ready to scale and investors ready to ignite them.

Criteria

01

ELIGIBILITY

Registered Indian Startups

Criteria

02

MARKET DEPTH

Minimum 3 months of operations

Criteria

03

TARGET EQUITY

Raising ₹3 Cr – ₹8 Cr

Key Timeline

Phase 01
Applications Open
20 March – 30 April 2026
Phase 02
Prelims
8 May 2026
Phase 03
Grand Finale
@ India Innovation Day 2026
15 May 2026

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