Agra summit connects startup investment, D2C brands and business growth
Founders, investors and emerging brands gathered at The Grand Imperial on 24 October 2026 for discussions on investment readiness, D2C growth and enterprise development.

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Founders, investors and emerging brands gathered at The Grand Imperial on 24 October 2026 for discussions on investment readiness, D2C growth and enterprise development.
From WMall in 2018 to NuShop in 2022 and then ShopDeck, the company’s journey has centred on a growing question for Indian MSMEs: what does it take to turn an online store into a sustainable business?
450+ delegates, 40+ speakers and 25+ investors are expected in Chennai.
Global Startup Summit, MSME Business Summit and Sansad MSME and Investor Summit come together at The Grand Imperial on 24 October, with a programme spanning capital, customers, supplier readiness and practical AI.
The Boston company’s expansion into critical infrastructure builds on years of airline deployment, with performance and oversight central to the next phase.
The company combines supplier capacity with its own factories; fresh proceeds and shareholder sales serve different purposes.
The company’s strategy centres on implementing AI inside business workflows rather than selling a standalone model.
The Pant Project announced a ₹109 crore Series B led by Mirae Asset Venture Investments (India) on 19 October. Its next phase connects a fit-focused online business with a planned wider store network.
So/Facet announced ₹10 crore in seed funding led by Sauce on 19 October, ahead of its planned November online launch. The founders are taking a lab-grown diamond brand from pre-launch interest to retail.
Evidence before equity and the customer experience after a sale shape the founder conversation
Founders and investors to meet at Hotel Grand Imperial for the summit's 23rd edition
Before choosing a model, define the decision, the evidence and the person who owns the outcome.
A practical way to prepare an application and keep recognition separate from the next business decision.
What founders should check between a checkout, a verified payment and a ticket that actually reaches its owner.
Opinion: the useful advantage of AI is a better editorial process, supported by evidence and visible responsibility.
A practical preparation note for meeting an expert, joining a founder session or asking a sharper business question.