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Bengal’s first Startup Meet and Pitch Fest 2025, titled Platform - Kolkata Chapter, proved to be an overwhelming success. In a groundbreaking initiative, Bengal witnessed a transformative event that redefined its entrepreneurial landscape. Bengal’s first Startup Meet and Pitch Fest 2025 was organized by Crea8ors, a leading experiential marketing and branding agency, in association with  Four Colors and SoftTech Digi Media on 1st of March at Dhano Dhanyo Auditorium. The event was inaugurated by Mr. Chandra Sekhar Ghosh, Chairman of Bandhan Group, and Rajendra Khandelwal the Founder and Chairman of Dhanwantary Medicare and Research Centre Pvt Ltd., marking the beginning of a transformative entrepreneurial gathering in Bengal.

This landmark event brought together innovative startups, industry leaders, and investors to celebrate entrepreneurship and foster business growth. Approx 20 Business Pitches submitted from various startup fields like Technology, Manufacturing, Retail, Food, Ed-Tech, Health Tech, Entertainment etc.

Pitches presented to an esteemed panel of judges, including: Rimjhim Ray, CMO and Co-Founder of Heyo Phone, Avelo Roy, Managing Director & Startup Mentor of Kolkata Ventures, Dr. Arnab Basu, Co-Founder and CEO of Yancha, Mahesh Shivanna, Founder of Origin Thoughts Pvt. Ltd., Arun Mukherjee, Mentor and Co-Founder at Chaigram, Varshaa Guptaa, Consultant at Shark Tank India season 1 and Founder of Velocity1.

Throughout the afternoon, the Business Summit and Panel Discussions explored critical topics shaping the future of startups, featuring prominent industry leaders who shared their insights starting from Women Leading Business Growth to the challenges currently impacting the startup ecosystem.. The event also honored several businesses for their outstanding contributions to the startup ecosystem. The Felicitation & Award Distribution ceremony celebrated these innovative companies for their unwavering commitment to entrepreneurship. The awards highlighted the most promising startups that have made significant strides in innovation, leadership, and growth. Few mentionable amongst these are :  Dr. Soumyaraj Banerjee from LGK Paints  for Best Innovation in Organic Paints, Shri Sourav Chakraborty  from Sconto for Best Lifestyle App for Students, Shubhendu Abhishek from Diagno Easy Healthtech for Best Healthcare App

Mr. Subhadeep Sarkar Co-Founder of Crea8ors, co-convenor  of this event said “With a focus on collaboration and innovation, Platform - Kolkata Chapter marked a milestone in Bengal’s entrepreneurial journey. The success of the “Platform - Kolkata Chapter” stands as a testament to the vibrant startup culture in Bengal.”

“It has provided a crucial space for entrepreneurs to engage with investors, share ideas, and gain insights that will shape the future of their businesses. As Bengal continues to emerge as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, events like these are crucial in fostering growth and sustainability in the startup ecosystem.” Added Soumyajit Chatterjee Co-Founder of Four Colors, another co-convenor  of this event.

In conclusion, “Platform - Kolkata Chapter” - Startup Meet and Pitch Fest has set a new benchmark for entrepreneurial growth and collaboration in Bengal, igniting a powerful momentum for future innovations and partnerships that will continue to shape the region's dynamic startup ecosystem for years to come.

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