BizDateUp, an early-stage venture capital investment platform, has created nearly 5,000 employment opportunities nationwide. The company is placing special emphasis on Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, including Nashik (75), Kochi (40), Jaipur (250), Patiala (48), and Vapi (50), as part of its mission to drive inclusive growth and empower emerging talent hubs.
Alongside boosting employment in smaller cities, BizDateUp’s portfolio companies have also generated significant job opportunities across major Tier 1 hubs, including Bengaluru (3,351), Mumbai (517), Ahmedabad (145), Pune (103), Noida (55), and Gurugram (120).
Jeet Chandan, managing director, BizDateUp, said, “India’s startup revolution is no longer confined to metros. The country’s next wave of innovation is coming from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, where talent and ambition are abundant. At BizDateUp, our goal is to bridge access, capital, and mentorship so that these regions can produce world-class entrepreneurs and job creators. Looking ahead, we aim to help create over 1,00,000 new jobs by 2030, as we continue to back startups that are driving inclusive and sustainable growth across Bharat.”
Founded by Jeet Chandan and Meet Jain, BizDateUp serves as an ecosystem enabler for startups, providing end-to-end support to help visionary entrepreneurs lead their industries. The platform empowers startups to challenge norms, create innovative solutions, and drive meaningful impact in their respective domains.
To date, BizDateUp has funded over 25 startups, raised a $10 million fund, engaged 1,000 angel investors, and delivered an impressive 3.5x average return to its backers in FY24.
