Startup Singam

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How it feels

Entrepreneurs from Tamil Nadu pitch their business ideas to a panel of investors on a reality competition show. The series follows founders seeking funding and mentorship to grow their ventures.

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What happens

Startup Singam is an Indian Tamil-language business reality television series that airs on Star Vijay every Sunday and streams digitally on JioHotstar. Produced by Baanhem Ventures Private Limited and conceived by founder Hemachandran L, the show features entrepreneurs from Tamil Nadu — referred to on the programme as "Singam" (meaning lion in Tamil) — who pitch their ventures to a panel of investors and industry leaders. Startup Singam focuses on the South Indian entrepreneurial ecosystem and positions itself as a platform for Tamil Nadu-based founders to access capital, mentorship, and national visibility. The first season premiered on 26 January 2025 — Republic Day — and featured 39 startups across 14 episodes, resulting in over ₹55 crore in investment commitments. The second season premiered on 25 January 2026, expanded to 26 episodes and 75 featured startups, with cumulative investment commitments reaching ₹115 crore after 20 episodes were filmed. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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