Season 2Delhi Edition · 19–20 December 2026
Partnership & Investment Proposal
Two days where India’s young founders meet capital, customers and each other. Brought to you by d2d YouthStory.
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01 · In one slide
A proven format, moving to the capital
02 · Why now
India is minting startups faster than ever. Most never get in front of the right room.
Founders outside the big metros struggle to reach investors, buyers and mentors. Startup Safari is built for exactly that gap, and New Delhi is one of India’s top startup hubs.
Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, via Inc42 (April 2026).
03 · Proof, not promises
Season 1 filled the hall in Patna
- 3 days at Gyan Bhawan, Patna · 3–5 August 2025, as part of Bihar Business Mahakumbh
- 30+ founders, investors and leaders on stage, incl. Google for Startups, DeHaat, UClean, AIC-BIMTECH
- A full panel of women leaders; expo stalls right behind the seats
- Organised by d2d YouthStory, a DPIIT-recognised startup and youth media platform
04 · Season 2 · Delhi Edition
Two days. One hall. Every format that makes deals happen.
05 · Who is in the room
The people brands and investors want to meet
Target footfall: about 1,040 people over two days (base plan), plus the d2d YouthStory digital community before and after.
Target mix for the base plan; final numbers depend on the confirmed venue.
06 · What a partner gets back
Three kinds of return. Pick one, or combine them.
Brand return
“Presented by / Powered by” naming, stage time, screens, badges, every post, email and the aftermovie.
Business return
Leads from 100 startups and 1,000+ visitors, first look at pitch finalists, hiring access to young talent.
Financial return
For capital partners: priority recovery of capital from event receipts plus a share of the net surplus.
07 · Brand partnerships · ₹1–20 lakh
Choose your level of visibility
₹20L + GST
“India Startup Safari 26, presented by [you]”
- Name in the event title, stage and badges
- Keynote + panel slot
- Premium double pod on the main aisle
- 20 VIP passes + VIP investor dinner seats
- Logo on every post, email, video
₹10L + GST
Front-and-centre with founders
- Fireside chat on the main stage
- Branded investor lounge or pitch arena
- Premium pod
- 12 VIP passes
₹5L + GST
Visible across both days
- Panel seat
- Pod on the expo floor
- 8 Delegate passes
- Logo on screens and website
₹3L + GST
Own a moment on stage
- Name an award category or stage track
- Present the award live
- 5 Delegate passes
₹2L + GST
Lunch, lounge, kits or Wi-Fi
- Branding at the experience you power
- Sampling / demo space
- 4 Delegate passes
₹1L + GST
Incubators, colleges, communities
- Showcase slot for your cohort
- Partner rates for members
- Logo on website
Every package is tailored. Custom and category-exclusive options on request.
08 · How the event earns
Three revenue streams, three scenarios
| ₹ lakh, ex-GST | Conservative | Base | Stretch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pods (₹25K–₹50K each) | ₹18L50 pods | ₹29.3L75 pods | ₹40.5L100 pods |
| Passes (₹999–₹9,999) | ₹10.5L570 people | ₹20L1,040 people | ₹31L1,560 people |
| Sponsorship | ₹10L | ₹25L | ₹45L |
| Total revenue | ₹38.5L | ₹74.3L | ₹116.5L |
| Event cost | ₹50L | ₹56L | ₹64L |
| Net surplus | −₹11.5L | ₹18.3L | ₹52.5L |
09 · Where the money goes
Base budget: ₹56L, fully itemised
- Venue & F&B (lunch, VIP dinner)₹22L
- Stage, AV & production₹9L
- Expo build: 100 shell pods₹8L
- Marketing & outreach₹7L
- Operations & team₹4L
- Awards & hospitality₹3L
- Contingency₹3L
Indicative, based on the proposed venue; final after venue contract. Partner funds go to a dedicated event account.
10 · Ways to come in
Three partnership models
Model A
Brand Sponsor
₹1L – ₹20L
- Visibility package by tier
- Leads, stage time, passes
- Post-event impact report
Best for: brands, corporates, banks, D2C
Model B
Revenue-Share Capital Partner
₹5L – ₹20L
- Working capital for venue & production advances
- Priority recovery from pod & sponsor receipts
- Plus 2.5% of net surplus per ₹1L (max 40%)
- “In association with” credit
Best for: angels, family offices, event investors
Model C
Hybrid Presenting Partner
₹10L – ₹20L
- Half as sponsorship: tier by that value
- Half as revenue-share capital
- Brand + a financial upside
Best for: founders & companies who want both
11 · Your numbers
What comes back to you
Model
Scenario
Illustrative only, based on the scenarios on slide 08. Not an offer of securities or a guaranteed return; final terms by written agreement.
12 · Your brand, before, during and after
Ten weeks of visibility, not two days
Partners appear in every campaign from announcement to aftermovie, across d2d YouthStory’s youth community, the website, emails to every registrant and on-ground at the venue.
- AnnouncePartner reveal posts, website logo, press note
- Build-upSpeaker & award campaigns, registration emails
- Event daysStage screens, badges, lanyards, pods, lounge
- AfterAftermovie, photo gallery, impact report within 30 days
13 · Road to December
The plan from today to the impact report
- OctoberPartners onboard · venue contract · early-bird pods
- NovemberSpeakers & investors announced · awards nominations
- Early DecemberFloor plan final · pods allotted · shortlist
- 19–20 December 2026Season 2, live in New Delhi
- JanuaryImpact report, settlement & surplus share
14 · How we protect partners
Transparent by design
15 · Next steps
Let’s build Season 2 together
- Pick a model and an amount (₹1–20 lakh)
- We share a term sheet within 48 hours
- Sign, onboard, and your brand goes live on the site
Figures are indicative planning numbers (ex-GST) and may change with the final venue. Nothing in this deck is an offer of securities or a guarantee of returns.