D Day
A programme by 100Unicorns
A global online demo day where selected portfolio companies pitch to an investor network the firm describes as more than 1,500 funds and family offices.
At a glance
| Best for | Portfolio companies raising their next round |
|---|---|
| Duration | A single event per edition |
| Format | Online |
About D Day
D Day is 100Unicorns' demo day for its own portfolio companies, run online for a global investor audience. Four editions have been held. The most recent one named on the site, DDay 4, ran on 18 October 2023 with 15 startups across agritech, consumer brands, deeptech, e-commerce, edtech, financial services, fintech, HR tech and media and entertainment; the site says it drew over 2,000 investors and that 90 percent of the startups secured capital. Earlier editions drew investors from 18 countries.
Who can apply
- Portfolio companies only. There is no open application for D Day.
How selection works: 100Unicorns says startups are picked deliberately, favouring those with a track record and a focus on profitability and growth.
How to apply: get into the portfolio first, through the main application on 100unicorns.in.
Where to apply
Other 100Unicorns programmes
- 100Unicorns Accelerator VC ProgramThe one open application: seed investment plus acceleration support for startups from idea to angel stage, accepted all year.
- C Day (Corporate Day)A sector-themed corporate connect event that puts portfolio startups in front of buyers and innovation heads from large companies.
- Corporate Governance workshopA governance session for portfolio founders, run with the law firm Nishith Desai & Associates.