Chennai, Jan 2026: Startup Singam, Tamil Nadu’s most influential startup reality and funding platform, has officially launched Startup Singam – Season 2, setting the stage for the state’s biggest founder-focused capital and growth movement yet. With a funding vision of ₹100+ crore, Season 2 aims to accelerate Tamil Nadu’s next wave of scalable startups through a powerful combination of capital access, mentorship, market visibility, and mass awareness.
Season 2 will feature 75+ startups across 26 episodes over 6 months, creating one of the strongest and most consistent startup discovery pipelines in the region. The show will be telecast on Star Vijay and streamed on JioHotstar, taking Tamil Nadu’s entrepreneurial stories from local ecosystems to mainstream audiences across India.
Season 2: Bigger, Better, Bolder — Built for Real Outcomes
Startup Singam – Season 2 is designed to move beyond conventional pitch formats and deliver structured fundraising outcomes by enabling deeper investor-founder engagement, diligence support, and meaningful deal conversations.
Season 2 Key Highlights:
● ₹100+ Crore investible capital vision
75+ startups across early, growth & scale stages
26 episodes over 6 months
25+ institutional investors + 50+ angel investorsparticipation
Mass consumer visibility to build trust, traction, and adoption
Driven by the theme “Idhu Kanavukkaana Garjanai” — a roar for dreams — Season 2 represents the ambition and conviction of founders building from Tamil Nadu for national and global markets. The official teaser was unveiled at an exclusive gathering titled The Roar Table, attended by Season 1 founders, investors, and the Season 2 leadership team, marking the transition into a higher-impact edition.
Startup Singam – Season 2 is led by a strong ecosystem leadership team comprising Mr Kumar Vembu, MrHemachandran, Mr Balachander, and Mr Arun, with a deeper focus on founder mentoring, capital readiness, and sustainable scaling. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Kumar
Vembu, Founder & CEO of Mudhal Partners and Chief Mentor of Startup Singam, said that the platform has consistently showcased authentic founder journeys, and Season 2 builds on this foundation with greater ambition, deeper mentorship, and real capital commitment. Co-founders MrHemachandran and Mr Balachander added that while Season 1 validated the depth and resilience of Tamil Nadu’s startup ecosystem, Season 2 is set to be sharper, bigger, and significantly more impactful. The platform continues to strengthen Tamil Nadu’s reputation as one of India’s most promising startup states across Deeptech, SaaS, HealthTech, Manufacturing, and Consumer sectors.
Reflecting strong government–startup ecosystem alignment, the season also featured Dr T. R. B. Rajaa, Hon’ble Minister, as Chief Guest, reinforcing Tamil Nadu’s commitment towards fostering innovation-led entrepreneurship.
Proven Foundation: Season 1 Success Validates the Model
Season 2 builds on the strong credibility established by Season 1, where Startup Singam emerged as a powerful catalyst for early-stage funding and founder growth. The inaugural season featured 39 startups, enabled ₹24+ crore in deployed funding, and delivered high-visibility outcomes—particularly for D2C brands that saw up to 7× revenue growth post-telecast. Standout success stories included startups such as Raptee EV, Kaigal Jobs, Savemom, and Uru Custom Instruments, demonstrating that regional innovation can convert into investable scale when paired with the right platform.
Startup Singam – Season 2 is backed by leading brands that share a belief in entrepreneurship and innovation. The season is presented by Zoho, co-presented by TTK Prestige, and powered by DAC as Trusted Home Partner. Associate sponsors include Lalithaa Jewellery, VDart Ventures, XB Group, and City Union Bank. Startup Singam is an initiative by Baanhem Ventures to fuel the next wave of startup dreams from Tamil Nadu.
Startup Singam – Season 2 will premiere on January 25 on Vijay TV and JioHotstar. With scale, capital, credibility, and mainstream visibility at its core, the new season reaffirms Startup Singam as Tamil Nadu’s strongest startup deal-flow engine—built to help founders roar, build, and scale.
For further details, please visit:
www.startupsingam.com
