Ideabaaz, All About Music X launch investor pitch platform for music startups

New Delhi: Startup-investor platform Ideabaaz partnered with music business conference All About Music X to launch Pitch to Investors, a platform for early-stage startups working across music, media, entertainment and technology.

The initiative will take place during All About Music X at the Grand Hyatt Mumbai from August 25 to 27.

Founders working in music technology, live entertainment, creator tools, fan engagement, artificial intelligence, rights management and related sectors can apply to present their businesses before an investor panel.

Ideabaaz said participating startups would gain access to its investor network, which carried more than Rs 100 crore in investment capacity. Shortlisted founders will also receive feedback and explore funding, mentorship and strategic partnerships.

The investor jury includes V3 Ventures co-founder Arjun Vaidya, actor and investor Pratik Gandhi, A&W Capital co-founder and managing director Paroksh Gupta, Mayfield managing director Vikram Godse, and Rest In Beats founder and chief executive Darshan Kataria.

“I’ve always believed that every meaningful venture starts with someone choosing to act on an idea. Platforms like ‘Pitch to Investors’ create opportunities for founders to be heard, receive honest feedback, and connect with people who can help take their vision further. I’m excited to meet entrepreneurs building the future of music and entertainment,” said Pratik Gandhi, Actor & Investor.

“We’re seeing a new generation of founders building innovative businesses at the intersection of music, technology, and culture. With the experience economy, this is getting even more exciting as a space. Pitch to Investors is an opportunity to discover bold ideas early, have meaningful conversations with these founders, and support their businesses. I am excited to see something new,” stated Arjun Vaidya, Co-founder, V3 Ventures.

“Great ideas need more than validation; they need access. Through our partnership with All About Music X, we’re creating a platform where founders building for the music and entertainment ecosystem can present directly to investors who understand the space. We look forward to discovering businesses that have the potential to shape the industry’s future,” said Jeet Wagh, Founder & CEO, Ideabaaz.

Alongside Pitch to Investors, Access X will offer opportunities for creators to present music-led intellectual properties to brands and venues. Participants will also be able to showcase their work to A&Rs, record labels, music supervisors, artist managers and booking agents.

“Access is often the hardest part of building a startup. Pitch to Investors creates a space where founders can present their ideas directly to investors, have meaningful conversations, and gain insights from people actively investing in the future of music and entertainment,” said Chandni Soni, Business Head, All About Music.

The platform is open to early-stage and pre-Series A startups working in music and entertainment technology, creator tools, artist solutions, music data and analytics, AI-led music products, fan engagement and creator-economy platforms.

Applications for the initiative are open.