Bengaluru Pitch Circuit (The Startup Tales): price, who can join and alternatives
Bengaluru Pitch Circuit is a numbered series of free, invite-only evenings run by The Startup Tales at BHIVE Platinum in Indiranagar. Each edition pairs a panel of 4 investors with 5 selected founders pitching live for feedback, then networking. Editions 9 and 10 are listed for 20 November and 18 December 2026.
Bengaluru Pitch Circuit (The Startup Tales) at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Founders looking to validate, refine or fundraise | luma.com |
| Where | BHIVE Platinum, Indiranagar | luma.com |
| Upcoming event | Pitch Circuit 9 is listed for 20 November 2026 | luma.com |
| Upcoming event | Pitch Circuit 10 is listed for 18 December 2026 at 6pm | luma.com |
| Price | Free and invite-only | luma.com |
| Format | 5 selected founders pitch live and get feedback | luma.com |
| Investors | 4 investors share practical lessons | luma.com |
| Size | About 30 handpicked attendees, no walk-ins | luma.com |
| Entry | Registration needs host approval | luma.com |
| Past attendance | Pitch Circuit 5 shows 278 people went | luma.com |
Who it suits
- Founders who want live investor feedback on a pitch
- Founders in AI, SaaS, D2C or fintech
- Anyone who likes a structured evening with a set agenda
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders who want a casual, no-pitch social
- People hoping to walk in on the night
- Founders outside Bengaluru
Alternatives to Bengaluru Pitch Circuit (The Startup Tales)
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| AIBoomi (formerly SaaSBoomi) | Boomi Explorer free; Boomi Supporter INR 10,000 + GST per founder per year | Apply to SaaSBoomi Online; founder or co-founder of an Indian B2B SaaS startup with a live product |
| Builders & Founders (Bangalore) | Not published | RSVP on Meetup |
| CEDAT startup meetups (Bengaluru) | Free entry for networking; ₹4999 pitch fee for shortlisted startups at Xplore events | RSVP on Meetup |
| Coffee with Founders (Bengaluru) | Free | Register on Luma; host approval required |
| eCafe Startup Circle | Free | Register on Luma |
| eChai Climate Startups Meetup | Free (Bengaluru edition listed at 0) | RSVP for each edition |
| eChai Ventures | Free to join; listed meetups free | Open; sign up with a photo, name and contact, then RSVP |
| Entrepreneurs Meetup by We Founders Collab | 475 per ticket (currency not named) | Buy a ticket on District; ages 18 and over |
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Questions about Bengaluru Pitch Circuit (The Startup Tales)
- Is Bengaluru Pitch Circuit free?
- Yes. It's described as a free, invite-only meetup.
- How do I get a pitch slot?
- Each edition has 5 selected founders pitching. Register on Luma; registration is subject to host approval.
- When is the next one?
- Pitch Circuit 9 is listed for 20 November 2026 and Pitch Circuit 10 for 18 December 2026.
- Where is it held?
- At BHIVE Platinum in Indiranagar.
- Website
- luma.com
- Price
- Free
- Entry rule
- Register on Luma; host approval required
- Format
- Evening pitch night: investor panel, 5 founder pitches, networking
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Bengaluru Pitch Circuit isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check luma.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.