Pune: Tally Startup Collective, an ecosystem-led initiative by Tally Solutions in association with Sanchi Connect, has successfully concluded the first phase of its nationwide startup engagement programme, aimed at strengthening long-term collaboration between founders, investors, incubators, and ecosystem partners.
Conducted over a three-month period from October to December 2025, the initiative engaged startups across six emerging hubs – Hyderabad, Indore, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, and Bhubaneswar.
The first phase of the Tally Startup Collective witnessed strong participation from startups across multiple growth stages, with founders engaging through both in-person forums and a dedicated digital community platform.
The initiative brought together a curated network of incubators, angel investors, and venture capital firms, enabling structured and stage-relevant interactions between founders and potential investors.
Engagement formats included keynote addresses, panel discussions, investor AMAs, and one-to-one pitch sessions.
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Tally Startup Collective Focuses on Investor Readiness and Founder Alignment
Discussions during the programme were centred on investor–founder alignment, fundraising preparedness, and building sustainable, investor-ready businesses.
Participation trends highlighted strong interest from non-metro regions, with founder engagement driven largely by content relevance and access to ecosystem stakeholders rather than event-centric visibility.
Alongside physical engagements, the digital community platform – introduced as the second pillar of the Tally Startup Collective – demonstrated early signs of meaningful engagement.
All initial interactions on the platform were intent-driven, with founders leveraging it for peer collaboration, ecosystem support, and sustained engagement with Tally leadership.
Commenting on the initiative, Jayati Singh, Chief Marketing Officer, Tally Solutions, said that India’s startup ecosystem is expanding beyond traditional hubs, with founders increasingly seeking continuity, access, and long-term partnerships.
She noted that the Tally Startup Collective combines on-ground engagement with a digital-first approach to help startups connect, learn, and grow through a more structured and sustainable ecosystem.
Dr Sunil Shekhawa, CEO of Sanchi Connect, highlighted that early- and growth-stage founders benefit most from access, context, and long-term relationships rather than capital alone.
He stated that the Tally Startup Collective creates a structured environment where founders can engage meaningfully with investors aligned to their stage and vision, while also building readiness and discipline required for sustainable growth.
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Through the Tally Startup Collective, Tally Solutions aims to extend support beyond technology by enabling ecosystem access, financial discipline, and operational readiness, positioning itself as a long-term partner in the startup growth journey.
Following the pilot phase, Tally Solutions plans to scale the initiative by expanding mentor and investor participation, introducing practical learning resources and reference tools, enhancing startup support programmes, adding structured mentorship hours, and increasing the frequency of high-value community engagements.
The next phase of the Tally Startup Collective will focus on widening outreach, deepening ecosystem partnerships, and improving engagement outcomes for founders across both metro and non-metro regions.
