New Delhi, May 26, 2026: Venture Catalysts++, India’s first multi-stage VC firm, will showcase 12 curated startups across Deeptech, AI, Aerospace, Climate tech, Sustainability, Defence and Consumer brands, on its upcoming Demo Day 7 , collectively targeting a raise of $46 million (Rs 380 crore approximately) from global investors and family offices. Of this, nearly $20 million has already been committed, reflecting strong early investor confidence in the participating companies.
The virtual-only Demo Day will be held on May 29, 2026, with registrations open https://luma.com/unko6cfo for select investors, family offices and institutional participants seeking early access to one of India’s most curated private-market startup portfolios.
The shift toward strategic and infrastructure-led innovation is creating a new generation of venture-backed companies beyond traditional models, even as the Indian government sharpens its focus on self-reliance, energy transition and indigenous technological capabilities.
Demo Day 7 will offer exceptional opportunities in Sustainability, especially biodegradable plastics and plastic products, as well as in Deep tech and AI, particularly Deep tech infrastructure, Health tech, Aerospace and Defence. It will also feature some of the leading supply chain and logistics companies disrupting the market with strong and innovative operating models.
“We believe the next generation of venture-scale companies will emerge from sectors solving hard, strategic problems across Climate, Defence, Energy, Deep tech infrastructure and Industrial technology. Demo Day 7 reflects that thesis by bringing together founders building long-term, defensible businesses rather than chasing short-term market cycles,” said Dr Apoorva Ranjan Sharma, Founder and Managing Director of Venture Catalysts ++.
Venture Catalysts++ said earlier editions of Demo Day attracted more than 700 venture firms and family offices from 18 countries, with every startup in recent editions receiving investor interest. Across previous editions, the platform has supported more than 130 startups that have collectively raised over $400 million, backed by a network of more than 1,500 investors.
This edition introduces a more rigorous selection process, including multiple rounds of screening, institutional diligence, investor matchmaking and founder coaching led by a dedicated internal team.
With over 300 startups in its portfolio, Venture Catalysts++ runs the Demo Day platform to bridge high-potential founders with long-term institutional capital, enabling early access to differentiated deal flow while accelerating the growth of India’s next generation of venture-backed companies across strategic and emerging sectors.
Registration link : https://luma.com/unko6cfo
