An awareness session on Startup Funding, Angel Investment and Venture Capital was organized on 11 August 2026 under the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chandigarh Engineering College–CGC Landran. The session was designed to develop students’ understanding of the startup ecosystem and the various financial avenues available for transforming innovative ideas into successful business ventures. The event focused on important aspects of startup funding, including bootstrapping, angel investment, venture capital, and different stages of investment such as Seed Funding, Series A, and Series B. It also aimed to motivate students to explore entrepreneurial opportunities, identify market gaps, and develop innovative, scalable, and financially viable business solutions.
The session featured two distinguished experts who interacted with the students through different modes. Dr. Amresh Kumar, Innovator and Mentor, conducted the session in offline mode and shared valuable insights into innovation, entrepreneurship, and the practical aspects of developing a startup idea. He encouraged students to think creatively, recognize opportunities in the market, and focus on developing solutions that address real-world problems. His interaction provided students with a practical perspective on transforming innovative concepts into sustainable business ventures.
The session was further enriched through a virtual interaction with Mr. Deepak Garg, Founder, Entrepreneur and Innovator at Innow8. He shared his entrepreneurial experiences and discussed the importance of understanding the financial requirements of a startup at different stages of its growth. He explained the distinction between angel investors and venture capitalists and highlighted the factors considered by investors while evaluating a startup, such as market potential, scalability, business model, team strength, and growth opportunities. Practical examples from successful startups, including Zepto and Razorpay, helped students relate theoretical concepts to the contemporary startup ecosystem.
A total of 48 participants attended the session, including 02 faculty members and 46 students. The active participation and interaction of students reflected their growing interest in entrepreneurship, innovation, and startup culture.
The key takeaways from the session included an enhanced understanding of various sources and stages of startup funding, including Seed, Series A, and Series B investments. Students gained knowledge of important financial concepts such as startup valuation, pre-money and post-money valuation, burn rate, runway, unit economics, and Return on Investment (ROI). They also developed awareness of investor expectations and the requirements necessary for attracting investment. Another significant learning outcome was an understanding of effective investor pitching strategies and the preparation of a well-structured pitch deck. Overall, the session proved to be highly informative and motivating, encouraging students to develop innovative ideas and transform them into practical, scalable, and commercially viable ventures.
