9Unicorns, a prominent multistage accelerator VC fund in India, has officially announced the upcoming launch of DDay 4, marking its fourth consecutive demo day scheduled for October 5, 2023.
Based in Mumbai, this venture capital firm boasts a portfolio that includes noteworthy startups like ShipRocket, Videoverse, Zypp, Renee, Blusmart, Leverage Edu, Freightify, Ethereal Machines, and a remarkable 136 others. They have ambitious plans to raise a substantial $100 million for their portfolio companies during this global demo day.
Dr. Apoorva Ranjan Sharma, the Co-founder & Managing Director of 9Unicorns & Venture Catalysts++, expressed their enthusiasm, stating, “We are pleased to announce our 4th virtual demo day. Over the years, we have created the world’s largest demo day where over 2000+ investors have participated in the past with 90% of startups having successfully raised capital. The idea behind these demo days was to ensure that our existing portfolio startups get maximum exposure to the global investment landscape and graduate as highly scalable and fundable ventures. We continue to commit to our dedication in supporting startups beyond capital.”
Previous iterations of DDay have witnessed more than 70 companies collectively raising over $440 million, spanning from Seed to Series A funding rounds. Notable success stories include BluSmart, an EV ride-hailing and aggregator platform securing $25 million, Rooter, India’s largest game streaming platform securing nearly $41 million, OTO, a two-wheeler financing company raising $10 million, and Renee, a cruelty-free cosmetics brand raising $25 million in consecutive rounds.
DDAY features startups which have been curated based on their track record and a strong focus on profitability and growth. Over 58% of the presenting are serial entrepreneurs having built successful businesses in the past, said the VC firm.
