New Delhi, 21 September 2026: Vande Bharatam, Mr Gautam Adani’s nationwide initiative to discover and celebrate India’s grassroots innovators and entrepreneurs, concluded its inaugural season on 19 September with its Grand Finale. MiCoB, the Gujarat-based constructiontechnology startup behind a full-stack 3D concrete printing platform, was crowned the season’s Overall Winner, capping a run in which it had already secured the Indian TV history’s largest single investment commitment — ₹30 Cr at a ₹110 Cr pre-money valuation from Flipkart CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy and Renee Cosmetics founder Ashutosh Valani. The Season, by the Numbers Across 10 episodes, 54 finalists pitched before a panel of investors, entrepreneurs and industry leaders. Of these, 44 startups received some form of gratification — investment, mentorship, network access, pilot opportunities or the show’s ‘Vande Wings’ recognition. On the monetary side, mentors offered a combined ₹50 Cr across 12 startups over the course of the season. Beyond capital, 19 startups were awarded ‘Vande Wings’, the show’s signature recognition, while mentorship, networking introductions and pilot opportunities were extended widely across the finalist pool, reflecting the season’s emphasis on long-term support over oneoff funding. Grand Finale: The Winners The Grand Finale saw ten startups honoured across five overall ranks and five special categories, with a combined prize pool of ₹1.95 Cr (₹195 Lakh):
Vande Bharatam Concludes: Season Delivers ₹50 Cr in Investment Offers Including India’s largest startup TV deal
