Catalyst

Ready to turn your impact-driven startup into a scalable force for change? 🚀 If your venture is solving real-world problems through innovation and social responsibility, the Catalyst Social Impact Seed Fund is looking for you. We provide the capital and support needed for startups that prioritize purpose alongside profit. Whether you are tackling sustainability, social equity, or community development, it’s time to move from "startup" to "scale-up." 📈 Apply Now: Scan the QR code in the image or visit https://lnkd.in/e9ctAdS NITI Aayog Atal Innovation Mission Official Startup India #CatalystAIC #SeedFundScheme #CapitalForImpact #SocialImpact

Innovation is a colorful journey! 🌈 This Holi, it’s not just about colors, it's about creating vibrant paths of innovation and success. Let’s paint the world with hope and new beginnings. Happy Holi! 🎨🌸 #CatalystHoli #InnovationInColors #CatalystAIC #HoliVibes #ColorfulJourney

Republic Day is a reminder that every voice, every idea, and every step forward contributes to the future we are building together. This day isn’t just about history—it’s about shaping a tomorrow where every dream has its place, and every vision is heard. Let's honor the Republic by continuing to drive change and build a future where innovation, equality, and progress thrive. Happy Republic Day. 🇮🇳 #CatalystAIC #RepublicDay #CatalystImpact

At the inauguration Catalyst CfE held at Krea University, Sri City, we had the privilege of hosting Mithun Sacheti, Founder – CaratLane - A TATA Product, for a deeply curated fireside chat that went far beyond a conventional success narrative. The conversation was thoughtfully structured to unpack the operator mindset behind building and exiting a ₹17,000 crore company—starting from the grit of zero-transaction months and infrastructure roadblocks, moving through counter-intuitive strategic pivots on margins, marketing, and retail expansion, and culminating in the high-stakes moments of the Titan partnership and eventual exit. An honest, insightful, and rare masterclass on resilience, strategic clarity, and long-term thinking—one that left our students and founders with lessons they will carry well beyond the room. #CatalystCfELaunch #CaratLane #CatalystAIC

Blending heritage, sustainability, and modern brand building, Manish Saksena has played a pivotal role in shaping purpose-led consumer brands in India. As the Lead of Aadyam Handwoven - Aditya Birla Group , he has worked closely with artisan communities across the country to revive traditional handloom practices while building a contemporary, globally relevant brand. With extensive experience in retail, brand strategy, and design-led innovation, Manish’s journey demonstrates how entrepreneurship can create meaningful impact while scaling responsibly. He will be joining us at Catalysing Entrepreneurship as we inaugurate Catalyst CfE – the Centre for Entrepreneurship at Krea University. 🗓 23rd January 2026 📍 Krea University

The future of investing is being shaped by AI, and Vishesh Rajaram is at the forefront of it. As Managing Partner at Speciale Invest, Vishesh backs deep-tech and frontier-tech startups building the next wave of innovation. He joins us at Catalysing Entrepreneurship to explore what investing looks like in the age of the AI economy. 🗓 23rd January 2026 ⏰ 9:30 AM onwards 📍 Krea University #CatalystCFE #AIeconomy #DeepTech #StartupInvesting #KreaUniversity

What does it really take to go from 0 to 1? From your first idea to your first customer, and eventually, your first cheque. We’ve seen numerous startups take that leap from vision to venture. Now, we bring that same 0 → 1 energy to Catalysing Entrepreneurship at Krea University. This panel brings together founders, operators, and investors who’ve lived the early-stage grind building, backing, and scaling companies from the ground up. Featuring: Sujay S. – Founder, Zwende Innu Nevatia – Founder, Zwende Amit Mehta – VC, Campus Fund Vipul Sekhsaria – Co-Founder & COO, Kaleidofin Join us as we launch the Centre for Entrepreneurship at Krea University and dive into what it really takes to go from idea to impact. 🗓 23rd January 2026 ⏰ 9:30 AM onwards 📍 Krea University #CatalystCFE #ZeroToOne #StartupLife #Sankriya #Founders #VCInsights #KreaUniversity #BuildingFromScratch

From a bold idea to one of India’s most iconic omni-channel brands, Mithun Sacheti’s journey with CaratLane - A TATA Product is a masterclass in vision, execution, and resilience. As the Co-Founder of CaratLane, Mithun transformed how India buys jewellery by blending design, tech, and customer-first thinking at scale. Catch him in a special fireside chat at Catalysing Entrepreneurship, as we inaugurate Catalyst CFE – the Centre for Entrepreneurship at Krea University. 🗓 23rd January 2026 ⏰ 9:30 AM onwards 📍 Krea University #CatalystCFE #Entrepreneurship #CaratLane #StartupJourneys #Founders #KreaUniversity

Vipul Sekhsaria is a seasoned fintech leader and one of the founding minds behind Kaleidofin Private Limited — a purpose-driven platform that uses technology to bring inclusive, tailored financial solutions to under-banked customers, empowering individuals and micro-enterprises across India. With a rich leadership journey spanning insurance, network partnerships, strategic growth, and scaling operations, Vipul drives business expansion by building bridges between technology, finance, and real-world impact. He will be joining us at Catalysing Entrepreneurship as we inaugurate Catalyst CfE – the Centre for Entrepreneurship at Krea University. 🗓 23rd January 2026 📍 Krea University #catalystcfe #fintechforgood #entrepreneurship #inclusivefinance #leadership #kreauniversity

From backing visionary founders to shaping early-stage investing, Amit Mehta is an operating venture investor and ecosystem builder deeply embedded in India’s startup landscape. He actively works with Campus Fund, a venture capital firm focused on empowering student entrepreneurs and founder-led ventures at the earliest stages including supporting initiatives like a $100M fund that backs student-led startups across sectors. Through his journey as an investor and VC operator, Amit has helped young founders navigate early funding, grow impactful ventures, and build sustainable business models bringing capital, mentorship, and belief to emerging entrepreneurial talent. He will be joining us at Catalysing Entrepreneurship as we inaugurate Catalyst CfE – the Centre for Entrepreneurship at Krea University. 🗓 23rd January 2026 📍 Krea University #catalystcfe #venturecapital #studentfounders #startupinvesting #kreauniversity