MeritX Ventures

As we step into 2025, we are filled with gratitude and determination. From exploring innovation to forging meaningful partnerships, this past year has strengthened our commitment to driving sustainable progress and empowering visionary businesses. Here’s to a new year of challenges, opportunities, and successes. Happy New Year! #HappyNewYear2025 #MeritXVentures #Innovation #Gratitude #Determination Neha Malhotra Simran Singh Ishaan Sardana Siddhi Sawarkar Akash Subramanian Anurag

2024: A Game Changing Year for MeritX Ventures! As we close the chapter on an extraordinary 2024, we can't help but feel immense gratitude for the founders, investors, partners, and collaborators who have been part of this incredible journey. This year was nothing short of transformative, filled with milestones, bold ideas, and impactful connections. This year, we have advanced in all our focus areas with outstanding collaboration and thought leadership across leading industry platforms such as Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), International Solar Alliance, FICCI, India Mobile Congress, India Global Forum, D2C Insider and many more. MeritX Ventures has been at the forefront of driving innovation, championing diversity, and empowering entrepreneurs to dream big and execute boldly. 2024 Highlights: Advancing Investment Readiness : Facilitating Early stage Investments and widening our investor pool to 200 +investors located across geographies. Promoting diversity and representation of Women in the Startup/Investment Ecosystem: Amplifying women-led businesses and sparking conversations on gender equity across NITI Aayog, India Global Forum, Google Women Techmakers Austin, Mediways Health Foundation, Ladies Who Lead, WEConnect International, Avatar Diversity among others. Global Connections: Bridging ecosystems from India to the UAE, Japan, and beyond with events like GITEX GLOBAL Largest Tech & Startup Show in the World and Expand North Star, Korean Startups Demo Day by KEIC and The Circle Work, FICCI Indo German Sustainability & Circular Economy, Round Table with British Mayor of business Howard Dawber with London & Partners and other meaningful collaborations with cross-border partners. Sustainability & Innovation: Advocating for green ventures and supporting future-ready technologies through our advisory expertise and participation in TiE Sustainability Summit, Prabhas by Impact Investors Council (IIC), STEPSTARTUPS. Thought Leadership: Hosting the 13th Edition of India Internet Day, Moderating key discussions with top investors at IIC and round tables with key stakeholders to shape the future of entrepreneurship and venture capital. But this is just the beginning. As we gear up for 2025, our vision grows bolder, our goals higher, and our commitment to making an impact deeper. Looking Ahead to 2025:  Continuing to support startups to scale globally  Building stronger cross-border partnerships and collaborations  Advocating for diversity, inclusion, and sustainability across industries Thank you for being an essential part of our journey. Together, we’ve created ripples of change, and together, we’ll make waves in 2025. Let’s keep breaking barriers, driving impact, and building a future full of possibilities. Here’s to dreaming bigger, doing better, and achieving more—together! #MeritXVentures #YearInReview #WomenInBusiness #VentureCapital #GlobalImpact Neha Malhotra

Speaking at IGF Middle East & Africa 2024, Neha Malhotra, Founder & Managing Partner of MeritX Ventures, shared her insights on the event, emphasizing the importance of visionary leadership and global partnerships in driving transformative growth. Join the Conversation: www.indiaglobalforum.com #IGFUAE #LimitlessHorizons #jointheconversation #ThatsWhatTheySaid with Dina Ladwa

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Knowing when to raise funds can be the game-changer you've been waiting for! At MeritX Ventures, we specialize in guiding businesses like yours through this pivotal moment. Our expertise ensures you're not just raising funds but doing so strategically for maximum impact. Ready to discuss how we can help you identify the perfect moment for fundraising? Let’s connect! Share your thoughts below or reach out directly! #MeritXVentures #Fundraising #Investment #Finance #Fundraising Neha Malhotra Simran Singh Akash Subramanian Siddhi Sawarkar Anurag Ishaan

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from MeritX Ventures! ✨🎄 As the year comes to a close, we celebrate the spirit of togetherness, joy, and giving. At MeritX Ventures, we're grateful for the vibrant community of entrepreneurs, investors, and partners who make our journey remarkable. This Christmas, let's light up new ideas, unwrap opportunities, and celebrate the hope of a brighter, more innovative future. Wishing you and your loved ones a season filled with warmth, happiness, and success! Stay inspired, stay entrepreneurial, and let’s make magic together in 2025! With love, Team MeritX Ventures #MerryChristmas #MeritXVentures #Holidays #Celebration Neha Malhotra Simran Singh Archisha Parmar Akash Subramanian Siddhi Sawarkar Anurag Ishaan

Proud to share our participation in India Global Forum Limitless Horizons MEA 2024! Our Founder, Neha Malhotra, represented MeritX Ventures on this global stage, speaking on the critical need for greater female representation in entrepreneurship and investment in the seminal roundtable on "Women as Market Shapers – Unlocking a $700 Billion Revenue Opportunity". The session saw participation from global leaders and underscored the immense potential of women to drive innovation in underserved sectors, setting the stage for solutions that positively impact lives worldwide. At MeriX Ventures, we are committed to creating ecosystems where women-led ventures can thrive and scale, breaking barriers and redefining possibilities in global markets. Being invited to participate in events like IGF is a testimony to our founder’s passion and thought leadership in fostering diversity, building inclusive opportunities, and nurturing impactful ventures that shape the future. Thank you, team IGF, Manoj Ladwa Dina Ladwa Pragya Trivedi Deeba Rafiq for inviting us and curating this impactful session. Together, we’re creating a future that’s diverse, inclusive, and driven by empowered women. #MeritXVentures #WomenInBusiness #DiversityInLeadership #EmpoweringWomen #GlobalInnovation #EntrepreneurshipJourney Neha Malhotra Simran Singh Akash Subramanian Siddhi Sawarkar Anurag

Meet the Speakers for Cohort 3 of the D2C Insider Elevate Accelerator Program! 🚀  ▪️ Deep Bajaj (Ex Co-Founder - Sirona | Good Glamm Group) ▪️ Shreedha Singh (Co-Founder & CEO - TAC (the ayurveda co)) ▪️ Anurag Iyer (CEO - BigBang.Social) ▪️ Soumya Kant (Co-Founder - Clovia) ▪️ Arjun Vaidya (Co-Founder - V3 Ventures) ▪️ Pooja Shirali (Vice President - DSG Consumer Partners) ▪️ Aneesh S. (Ex CEO - Dr. Sheth's ~ For Indian Skin) ▪️ Rishubh Satiya (Co-Founder & CEO - Plix) ▪️ Mohit Sadaani (Managing Director - DeVC) ▪️ Agni Chatterjee (Managing Partner - Build.Club) ▪️ Snehil Khanor (Co-Founder & CEO - TrulyMadly) ▪️ Sachin Uppal (Entrepreneur, Angel Investor - TripsyGames) ▪️ Neha Agarwal (Founder - Digi Acai - SEO Agency For D2C) ▪️ Pratik Goyal (Founder - Bar Box, BeyondSeed, Campus Sutra) ▪️ Shish Kharesiya (Founder & CEO - BABY & MOM RETAIL PVT LTD) ▪️ Shashank Sinha (CEO - Drools) ▪️ Rahul Vishwakarma (Co-Founder & CEO - Crest) ▪️ Ajay Rao (Founder & CEO - Emiza Supply Chain Services Pvt. Ltd.) ▪️ Vivek Jha (Partner - Fox Mandal & Associates) ▪️ Kalyan Kumar (Co-Founder & CEO - KlugKlug) ▪️ Abhishek Chaturvedi (Founder & CEO - Merito) ▪️ Aditya Khanna (Co-Founder - Assembly) ▪️ Neha Malhotra (Founder & Managing Partner - MeritX Ventures) ▪️ Diyanshee Jindal (Founder & CEO - The Solved Skin) With immense expertise and wisdom, they are distinguished individuals in the domain of transforming startups into successful enterprises. Want to learn from these D2C leaders? If you’re a visionary founder ready to elevate your D2C business, this is your moment. 🚀 Applications for Elevate Cohort 4 are now open—Transform your D2C Startup with expert guidance and powerful connections. Apply Now : d2ci.co/elevate_register 📌 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and create impact! Abhishek Shah #D2CInsider #Elevate #SpeakersAnnouncement #StartupGrowth

MeritX Ventures at the 10th Edition of India International Science Festival 2024 ! We are pleased to share that MeritX Ventures, represented by Anurag . from our team, had the privilege of participating in the Mission Startup session at the @#IndianInternationalScienceFestival (IISF) 2024 held recently in #Guwahati, Assam. The event organized by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India and the Ministry of Earth Sciences in association with Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA) was a grand platform showcasing India's advancements in science, technology, and entrepreneurship. We participated in “Mission Start-up: Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship”,  a significant event celebrating India as the 3rd largest startup ecosystem in the world co-organized by Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) along with @CSIR-NIIST, VIBHA and IIT-Guwahati. The Mission Startup session focused on empowering startups through discussions around funding opportunities, mentorship support, and strategies to bridge the gap between ideation and implementation. We attended some engaging pitches from promising biotech entrepreneurs and innovations using technology to solve for most pressing challenges in health, agriculture, energy, and beyond. As key investors and enables of the innovation ecosystem, MeritX Ventures is proud to be part of initiatives like these that inspire, educate, and empower the next wave of entrepreneurs. Thank you Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) and Ms. Poonam Bishnani for inviting us. #MeritXVentures #Guwahati #NorthEast #BIRAC #Scienceandtechnology #ScienceFestival #IISF Neha Malhotra Simran Singh Siddhi Sawarkar Akash Subramanian Anurag

We're thrilled to announce the kick-off of our much-awaited session on Creating Compelling Pitch Decks for the third cohort of #D2C #Founders at #Elevate Accelerator program by D2C Insider! Our founder, Neha Malhotra, will be leading this dynamic session, sharing invaluable insights on the intricacies of a compelling pitch to supercharge their growth and take them to the next level. Look forward to a great session team D2C Insider Abhishek Shah Chhavi Bhardwaj Kargaonkar Divya Saboo Ankit Tanwar and shoutout to esteemed experts Anurag Iyer - BigBang.Social and Abhishek Chaturvedi - Merito! Let's continue to build and innovate. #ElevateD2C #MasterclassMoments #MeritXVentures Neha Malhotra Simran Singh Akash Subramanian Siddhi Sawarkar Anurag

We are proud to share that MeritX Ventures has come onboard as Investment Partners for the prestigious D2C Insider Elevate Accelerator Program Cohort 3 by D2C Insider! The Elevate Insider Program is a 12-week hybrid boot camp designed to support early-stage direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands aiming to scale rapidly and attract institutional capital. The program offers participants access to structured playbooks, mentorship from over 25 industry leaders, and opportunities for capital investment. The Cohort had a fantastic launch with the Kickoff Day event held in #Gurugram last week, bringing together some of the most inspiring leaders in the D2C ecosystem Deep Bajaj,  Snehil Khanor, Neha Agarwal, Damandeep Singh Soni, Anshul Gupta, sharing their insight into what it takes to scale D2C from 0 to 1 and beyond. We look forward to guiding this cohort on the intricacies of a compelling pitch and well-optimized fundraising strategies to supercharge their growth and take them to the next level. Thank you team D2C Insider Abhishek Shah Chhavi Bhardwaj Kargaonkar  Divya Saboo Ankit Tanwar look forward to exciting times ahead. #D2CInnovation #StartupEcosystem #MeritXVentures #ElevateProgram #Entrepreneurship #InvestmentBanking #InnovationForGrowth Neha Malhotra Simran Singh Akash Subramanian Archisha Parmar Siddhi Sawarkar Anurag