Startups Get Their Stage: Ideabaaz Launches at NSE with Pratik Gandhi as Host

Ideabaaz, positioned as India’s first ecosystem for startups, was formally launched at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on 29th September, 2025, with the participation of investors, corporate leaders and academic partners. The platform aims to connect entrepreneurs from across the country with mentorship, investment and visibility through both an integrated marketplace and a televised startup show.

The show will be hosted by acclaimed actor Pratik Gandhi. As the narrator and anchor of the journey, he aims to ensure the spirit of entrepreneurship resonates with millions across the country. “As the host of Ideabaaz, my role is to empower the entrepreneurs and innovators, to connect their ideas with the right mentors and investors, and to ensure their stories inspire the nation. I’m just here as an enabler, helping them shine,” he said.The initiative is spearheaded by Jeet Wagh, CEO & Co-Founder of Ideabaaz, Mudith Kumar, Co-Founder & COO, and Raj Nayak, Mentor, Investor & Chief Curator of Ideabaaz, who have collectively envisioned a platform that bridges gaps in the Indian startup ecosystem and reaches beyond metropolitan cities. With IIT Madras as its Knowledge Partner and Turbo Start as a Strategic Partner, Ideabaaz is positioned to become the launchpad for India's next wave of unicorns, job creators, and changemakers.