On 25th September 2025, Tablon hosted its Investors’ Lunch in Hyderabad, bringing together over 60 founders and 15+ investors for an afternoon of pitches, conversations, and networking. Unlike a typical meet-and-greet, the lunch was designed to give startups a direct platform to present their ideas, while investors could engage in real discussions about potential opportunities.
The mix of structured pitches and informal networking created an atmosphere that was both professional and approachable. For Hyderabad’s fast-growing startup ecosystem, the event became a valuable stage where fresh ideas met active capital, sparking connections that have the potential to shape the city’s entrepreneurial future.
Event Purpose
- To create a direct bridge between founders and investors in Hyderabad’s growing startup ecosystem.
- To provide founders with a platform to pitch their businesses and showcase their vision.
- To design an event that balances structured pitching sessions with natural networking opportunities.
Impact and Atmosphere
The Investors’ Lunch reflected the energy of Hyderabad’s startup scene — ambitious, dynamic, and full of fresh ideas. The diversity of participants was striking: founders from fintech, SaaS, consumer tech, healthtech, sustainability, and retail pitched their ventures to a panel of attentive investors. Some kept it sharp with 2-minute elevator pitches, while others took 5 minutes to dive deeper into their business model, traction, and long-term vision. This mix of pitch styles ensured that investors received both quick snapshots and more detailed insights into the startups.
What made the Investors’ Lunch truly engaging was the interaction that followed each pitch. Investors were not passive listeners — they asked probing questions, challenged assumptions, and encouraged founders to think critically about scale, market fit, and financial planning. Founders, in turn, appreciated the constructive feedback and the chance to explain their strategies in real time.
The elegant lunch setting created a natural flow between structured pitching and informal networking. Conversations easily shifted from presentations to personal introductions, making it easier for founders to build rapport with investors on a more human level. Many discussions carried on over the lunch tables, where investors shared insights from their own journeys and founders exchanged experiences with peers from other industries.
The result was an atmosphere that combined professional focus with warmth and approachability. The Investors’ Lunch was not just about pitches and potential funding — it was about building trust, testing ideas, and forming genuine connections. By the end of the afternoon, many participants had already scheduled follow-up meetings, proving that the event was not only inspiring but also action-driven.
Highlights of the Event
- Diverse founder participation: from early-stage entrepreneurs to scaling startups.
- 15+ active investors who were not just listening but actively engaging and asking sharp questions.
- Balanced format: structured pitches followed by free-flowing discussions over lunch.
- Quality connections: attendees emphasized how the size of the event made networking personal and effective.
Why Hyderabad Matters
Hyderabad has rapidly grown into a prominent hub for innovation in South Asia, backed by strong government initiatives, world-class tech infrastructure, and a thriving community of entrepreneurs. In recent years, the city has attracted both domestic and global investors, thanks to its reputation as a cost-effective yet high-potential market for startups across industries.
Hosting the Investors’ Lunch in Hyderabad was more than symbolic — it showcased the depth of talent, creativity, and ambition emerging from the region. The event provided founders with a stage to present their ideas to investors who are not only interested in funding but also in mentorship, strategic guidance, and long-term partnerships.
For many attendees, this gathering reinforced Hyderabad’s growing identity as a launchpad for scalable businesses, where founders are equipped with both vision and execution, and investors are eager to back ventures that can make a regional — and even global — impact.
The Takeaway
The Investors’ Lunch in Hyderabad was not just about sharing business cards — it was about sparking genuine collaborations. Founders walked away with more than exposure; they left with conversations that could evolve into partnerships and investments. Investors, in turn, gained insights into Hyderabad’s thriving ecosystem and discovered startups worth watching.
This event proved that when you bring the right people together in the right setting, opportunities naturally follow.
With Hyderabad’s lunch a success, the journey continues — next up is Tablon’s Investors’ Lunch on 30th October in Bengaluru, bringing together an even larger community of founders and investors. You can book your slot here.
