This isn't an open mic. Only a small number of applicants are selected to present live, and every one of them is chosen because our evaluation panel believes they're genuinely ready for investor conversations. If you're building something real and looking for capital to scale it, we want to hear from you.
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01 · Eligibility
We're looking for businesses that have already found their footing — not ideas on a slide.
If you're still at the idea or concept stage without revenue, this particular track isn't the right fit yet — but keep building, and watch for future Xecon programs.
02 · Tracks
When you apply, you'll be placed in one of two categories based on where your business stands:
For businesses with initial traction — you've made your first sales, you have paying customers, and you're proving the model works.
For more established businesses with a track record — consistent revenue, a full financial history, and a clear growth plan that capital will accelerate.
Each track is evaluated on its own terms, so an early-revenue business is never compared unfairly against a mature one.
03 · Prepare
Have these ready before you start your application — it'll make the process faster:
04 · Apply
Choose your category
Early-Revenue or Growth-Stage.
Read the guidelines
Read the guidelines for that category carefully.
Fill in your details
Company info, numbers, and your ask.
Upload your documents
Deck, video, financials, and compliance docs.
Save as a draft or submit
You can save your progress and come back before the deadline.
Get confirmation
You'll receive an email the moment your application is successfully submitted.
Application
Window
07 – 20 Aug 2026
Applications
Close
11:59 PM, 20 Aug 2026
We recommend applying at the earliest in case you need to revisit any documents.
05 · Evaluation
Every application is reviewed independently by at least two members of our evaluation panel — a mix of Xecon's core team, chartered accountants, and experienced entrepreneurs and investors. We look at:
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Is the business already working in the market?
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Can this team execute on the plan?
03
How big is the opportunity, really?
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Does the model hold up?
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Is there a clear, credible plan for the capital?
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How well does this fit the priorities of the summit?
Applicants who score well may be invited to a short follow-up conversation before final selections are made.
06 · Deck Framework
For companies generating revenue, the pitch deck must pivot heavily toward proof of concept, retention, and scalability. Recommend that applicants structure their maximum 12 slides around these core areas:
Slide 1: Title & Executive Summary
Company name, logo, high-impact one-liner, and current operational stage (e.g., Early Revenue / Growth).
Slide 2: The Core Problem & Current Pain
Briefly state the market friction they identified and why existing solutions fall short.
Slide 3: Product / Service & Current Offerings
What are you selling right now? Include actual product screenshots, live platform views, or photos of the offering in the market.
Slide 4: Traction & Operational Milestones (Crucial)
This is the heavy hitter for this category. Show:
Slide 5: Unit Economics & Financial Health
Show that the business model works at a micro-level. Include:
Slide 6: Market Size & Target Expansion
TAM/SAM/SOM, but tailored to your current market penetration and expansion roadmap (e.g., moving from regional to national/international markets).
Slide 7: Go-to-Market & Sales Strategy
How are you currently acquiring customers cost-effectively, and how will that change as you scale? (e.g., direct sales, digital performance marketing, channel partners).
Slide 8: Competitive Landscape & Moat
Direct and indirect competitors, and why paying customers choose you over alternatives (pricing, tech edge, distribution lock-in).
Slide 9: The Core Team
Execution capability is paramount at this stage. Highlight operational, technical, and financial leadership expertise.
Slide 10: The Ask, Use of Funds & Growth Roadmap
Exact capital raising target, valuation context (if applicable), and clear milestones the funds will unlock over the next 12–18 months (e.g., scaling sales team, expanding infrastructure).
Note: You are free to customize but do not miss the core points in the framework. But deck must not exceed 12 slides.
07 · Terms
If you're shortlisted, a ₹5,000 confirmation deposit secures your pitch slot. This deposit is non-refundable, except where Xecon is unable to offer you a confirmed slot after payment has been made.
Application details and documents are stored securely and shared only with the evaluation panel and, where relevant, matched investors. A basic confidentiality undertaking is part of your application; if a specific investor wants a deeper look at your business, a fuller non-disclosure agreement can be arranged separately.
We connect founders and investors; the decision to invest is entirely between you and the investor, and Xecon does not make investment recommendations or guarantees.
08 · FAQ
Each founder may submit one application per summit cycle.
Late applications can't be accepted, since our evaluation timeline is tied to the summit date. We'd love to see you apply for a future cycle.
Yes — every applicant receives a status update by email, whether or not they're shortlisted.
Reach out to the Xecon team through the Contact page on this website.
Startup Pitch Deck
Submit your application for the XeCon 2026 Investor Pitch Track and present your business before a curated panel of active investors. If selected, you'll have the opportunity to pitch live at the summit.
