HYDERABAD, June 29, 2026 – TG10X, Telangana’s premier not-for-profit startup ecosystem, successfully hosted its inaugural Monthly Pitching & Funding Event today. Held at the Ethames Business School (EBS), the landmark event brought together a robust community of founders, venture capitalists, angel investors, and corporate leaders to catalyze innovation and funding.
The event featured high-potential investment pitches from two carefully curated local startups:
Iklo : A comprehensive childcare concierge platform delivering home nannies, on-demand childcare, and travel assistance for modern parents.
Bitamin Naturals : A non-toxic skincare brand developing natural, chemical-free deodorants for everyday wellness.
A major highlight of the evening was a thought-provoking panel discussion titled “Building Telangana’s Next Decade of Entrepreneurship: Capital, Innovation & Global Scale.” Moderated by Rathnakar Samavedam (Managing Partner, HAF.VC), the panel featured industry stalwarts including J.A. Chowdary (Founding Director, STPI), Raj Narayanam (Executive Chairman, Zaggle), Srinivas Kollipara (Managing Partner, Biome Capital), Murali Bukkapatnam (Investor & Past Chairman, TiE Global), and Srinivas Rao Mahankali (Former CEO, T-Hub). The panel outlined strategic blueprints for strengthening capital access and scaling businesses globally.
Speaking on the launch, Naidu Darapaneni, Creator of TG10X, said, “This is the beginning of a long-term movement. By bringing high-quality startups and serious investors together on the last Saturday of every month, we aim to help cultivate the next generation of globally successful companies from Telangana.”
The initiative was made possible through a strong network of partners. This includes supporting partners haf.vc, FACTORYAL, Leaders For India Organization (LIO), Abyro Capital, and The August Fest. Event experiences were seamlessly driven by Craft My Plate (Food Partner), Sid’s Farm (Beverage Partner), Flashoot (Content Partner), and MeraEvents (Ticketing Partner).
TG10X invites ecosystem enablers, startups, and investors to participate in its upcoming monthly editions.
