The Vault Bharat — Season 2
By The Vault Bharat
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Quick Answer
Uttar Pradesh's biggest startup reality show is back for Season 2 — UP-based founders pitch to a panel of investors for funding of up to ₹1 Cr per startup, mentorship and on-screen visibility.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹1Cr
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- The Vault Bharat
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- Uttar Pradesh
Results & next round
Applications for this round are closed. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by The Vault Bharat. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
The Vault Bharat — Season 2 is one of India's earliest startup reality shows, now back for its second season with a sharper Uttar Pradesh focus. Founders based in UP across any industry get the chance to pitch their startups LIVE to a panel of veteran-entrepreneur investors for funding of up to ₹1 Cr per startup, mentorship and on-screen visibility. Season 1 saw over 100 startups pitch their ideas to seasoned mentors and visionary judges; Season 2 is now accepting applications.
Who Should Apply
- Startups with an office address in Uttar Pradesh
- Open to all sectors and all stages — early idea to scaling business
- Innovative solutions with potential impact on UP's local economy and beyond
- Comfortable presenting financials, founder background and fundraising status
What You Get
- Funding of up to ₹1 Cr per startup from a panel of investor-entrepreneurs
- Strategic mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs and business experts
- Pitch-refinement support before the live round
- On-screen exposure via The Vault's YouTube broadcast (@TheVaultShowIndia) and broader media reach
How It Works
- Online application — submit organisation details, founder background, financials (last 3 years turnover), team size and current fundraising status.
- Preliminary screening by the show's casting team.
- Pitch preparation phase — work with assigned mentors to refine your pitch.
- Live pitch round in front of the investor panel, who evaluate on innovation, novelty, growth prospects and viability before committing capital.
Why It Matters The Vault was one of the first "Shark Tank-style" pitch shows tailored for Indian founders and remains one of the only national-format shows with a deep regional anchor (Uttar Pradesh). For UP-based founders, Season 2 is a chance to combine non-dilutive visibility with serious capital from active operator-investors.
Eligibility
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Full eligibility criteria — entity type, stage, sector, founder profile and registration requirements — plus your fit for this program. Sign up to view.
Organizers
Organizer
The Vault Bharat
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹1Cr
What You Get
- Funding of up to ₹1 Cr per startup from investor-entrepreneurs.
- Strategic mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs and business experts.
- Pitch-refinement support before the live round.
- On-screen exposure via The Vault's YouTube broadcast and broader media reach.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 2
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
