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Venture Garage Launches SME Shakti to Empower High-Potential SMEs Across Tier 2 India
New Delhi, India – 08 July 2025: Venture Garage, in partnership with YES BANK, is proud to announce the launch of SME Shakti, its flagship initiative aimed at accelerating the growth of India’s most promising small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from Tier 2 cities.
SME Shakti is a unique platform designed to identify and support 35+ high-potential SMEs in every edition, across 15+ Tier 2 Indian cities. The initiative focuses on equipping these businesses with the knowledge, capital access, and networks needed to scale sustainably — with the overall goal of facilitating ₹500+ crore in fundraises across the series.
“In India’s economic growth story, SMEs from non-metro cities play a pivotal role — yet they often remain underserved,” said Aditya Joshi, Venture Garage. “SME Shakti is designed to change that.”. See video here.
The program offers curated speaker sessions and panel discussions led by seasoned experts, covering key areas such as:
- Strategic business planning
- Technology adoption and digitization
- Legal and regulatory compliance
- Fundraising and capital readiness
Beyond content, the platform will facilitate direct engagement between SMEs and a curated network of investors, mentors, and ecosystem enablers — ensuring long-term support even beyond the program.
SME Shakti is not just a knowledge platform — it’s a capital and capability accelerator aimed at unlocking the next wave of Bharat’s SME growth.
About Venture Garage:
Venture Garage helps startups and SMEs raise capital, scale operations, and connect with a robust network of investors, corporates, and enablers. With a deep focus on early-stage innovation and regional entrepreneurship, Venture Garage has supported hundreds of founders across India.
For more details, visit: https://venturegarage.in/sme-shakti/
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Digvijay | 7837721069
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