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DGTL Joins PAN Elevate 1.0 to Mentor the Next Generation of Startups

DGTL's Founder & CEO, Mr Manav Kapoor, Pune Angels Network’s PAN Elevate 1.0 as a mentor to support early-stage startups with mentorship, investor readiness, and access to funding opportunities. 

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DGTL is proud to share that Mr Manav Kapoor, Founder & CEO of DGTL has joined Pune Angels Network as a mentor for PAN Elevate 1.0, a 6-month structured startup acceleration program designed to help early-stage founders transition from Product → Traction → Investor Readiness.

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This initiative is built to support promising startups that are preparing for their first institutional or angel investment round. Through mentorship, expert sessions, and investor access, PAN Elevate aims to bridge a critical gap many founders face — translating strong ideas into investor-ready businesses.

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Empowering Founders with the Right Ecosystem

Early-stage startups often struggle not because of a lack of ideas, but due to limited access to the right mentorship, market validation frameworks, and investor networks. PAN Elevate 1.0 addresses these challenges through a structured program that combines learning, mentorship, and fundraising readiness.

 

Selected founders will benefit from:

  • Expert mentorship from experienced founders, operators, and industry leaders

  • Flagship bootcamps and curated learning sessions

  • Guidance on building investor-ready pitch decks and fundraising strategy

  • Access to AWS Activate cloud credits and technical support

  • Zoho for Startups tools and credits worth up to ₹1.86 lakh

  • Priority access to premium pitch days and curated investor forums

  • Structured introductions to angel networks and early-stage funds

 

The program also offers startups the opportunity to secure investment of up to $100,000, helping founders accelerate their growth journey.

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Who the Program is Designed For

PAN Elevate is specifically built for Pre-Seed and Early Seed stage startups that already have an MVP or early traction and are preparing to raise capital within the next 6–12 months.

The program is open to startups building in sectors such as:

  • DeepTech

  • FinTech

  • HealthTech

  • B2B SaaS

  • ConsumerTech

  • Marketplaces

With a selective cohort of 15–20 startups, the program ensures focused mentorship and meaningful engagement with investors and ecosystem partners.

 

DGTL’s Commitment to Startup Innovation

DGTL’s involvement in PAN Elevate aligns with its broader mission of supporting innovation ecosystems and helping founders scale technology-led ventures. With extensive experience working with startups across AI, enterprise innovation, and emerging technologies, DGTL brings practical insights that can help founders refine their product strategy, validate market opportunities, and prepare for fundraising.

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By participating in initiatives like PAN Elevate, DGTL continues to contribute to strengthening India’s startup ecosystem and enabling founders to build scalable, investment-ready companies.Startups looking to accelerate their journey and connect with investors are encouraged to apply before the deadline.

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