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Empowering founders with the right connections, mentorship and networking opportunities to scale smarter.
FIRSTWINGS Connect is an engagement platform by IDFC FIRST Bank in association with The Great Unicorn Hunt that brings together early-stage founders and top investors for curated interactions. Through structured pitch sessions, visibility campaigns, and investor connects, the program helps startups scale and investors discover high-potential ventures.
Whether you're a founder looking to raise capital or an investor scouting for the next big idea, FIRSTWINGS Connect offers a high-touch, high-impact experience.
Only for IDFC FIRST Bank Startup Banking customers. Join a structured
journey that helps you refine your pitch, gain visibility, and connect with top investors.
Open to all attendees. Join live webinars
featuring India’s top investors and high-potential startups.
A powerful set of benefits designed to strengthen your pitch, boost your visibility, and connect you with the right investors.
Refine your story and pitch deck with guidance on what investors look for at your stage.
Improve clarity and confidence through structured practice sessions on zoom.
Get a tailored assessment highlighting strengths, gaps, and opportunities.
Present in invite only demo sessions with a focused group of investors.
Get discovered on portals and channels actively used by investors.
Your teaser and deck are shared across a wide network of relevant investors.
Showcase your milestones in an investor friendly format.
Boost your credibility across LinkedIn and key ecosystem platforms.
Your startup gets listed on The Great Unicorn Hunt platform for enhanced investor awareness.
Enjoy amplification across LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, and community channels.
A custom page is created to showcase your startup’s story and key details.
Become part of an exclusive founder community, fostering networking and collaboration.
Benefit from curated introductions and demo sessions with potential investors.
Get actionable AI inputs to refine your pitch and strengthen your investor narrative.
Receive an AI-powered fundraise readiness report to identify strengths and gaps.
Your startup is featured in a video bulletin for added virality and visibility.
Engage in virtual forums with fellow founders to exchange ideas and insights.
Participate in a crisp Zoom interview to highlight your vision and differentiation.
Celebrate your journey with a certificate validating your participation.
Ex-MD & CEO Aditya Birla PE. Currently IC, 9Unicorns Fund and IncoFin Fund
Founder and General Partner, Astir Ventures. Super Angel with investment in over 500 Startups
Girish Malhotra is Head of the New Economy Group at IDFC FIRST Bank, where he leads the Bank’s engagement with startups, venture capital and private equity firms, and digital‑native businesses. His focus is on building ecosystem partnerships and leveraging the Bank’s platform to support the growth and scaling needs of innovation‑led enterprises.
Mr. Malhotra has over 25 years of experience across consumer finance, retail lending, credit cards, and insurance, working with banks, fintech, and financial services institutions across India, the UAE, and Vietnam. Prior to joining IDFC FIRST Bank, he was Director at a consumer‑focused fintech in the UAE and earlier served as Senior Advisor to the Board at FE CREDIT in Vietnam, where he led the bancassurance business and launched a fully digital mobile platform with end‑to‑end P\&L responsibility.
Mr. Malhotra spent 16 years at Citibank India, holding senior leadership roles including Senior Vice President and Director – Credit Card Alliances, managing a portfolio of over one million cards.
Mr. Malhotra completed the Advanced Development Program at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, holds an MBA in Marketing and Finance from IMSAR, MDU, and a B.Sc. (Honours) from Delhi University.
Girish Malhotra is Head of the New Economy Group at IDFC FIRST Bank, where he leads the Bank’s engagement with startups, venture capital and private equity firms, and digital‑native businesses. His focus is on building ecosystem partnerships and leveraging the Bank’s platform to support the growth and scaling needs of innovation‑led enterprises.
Mr. Malhotra has over 25 years of experience across consumer finance, retail lending, credit cards, and insurance, working with banks, fintech, and financial services institutions across India, the UAE, and Vietnam. Prior to joining IDFC FIRST Bank, he was Director at a consumer‑focused fintech in the UAE and earlier served as Senior Advisor to the Board at FE CREDIT in Vietnam, where he led the bancassurance business and launched a fully digital mobile platform with end‑to‑end P\&L responsibility.
Mr. Malhotra spent 16 years at Citibank India, holding senior leadership roles including Senior Vice President and Director – Credit Card Alliances, managing a portfolio of over one million cards.
Mr. Malhotra completed the Advanced Development Program at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, holds an MBA in Marketing and Finance from IMSAR, MDU, and a B.Sc. (Honours) from Delhi University.
Be featured in fireside chats as a mentor/ investor.
Engage with high potential startups across various sectors like FinTech, DeepTech, AgriTech and more
Receive structured decks, teasers, and key details upfront — making assessment quicker and simpler.
Share your expertise and shape the next generation of founders.
The structure of this program is phenomenal. Every step is outcome-driven. It helped us polish our pitch and connect with the right investors.
Varun Singhi
I’ve never seen a bank do this. The mentoring, the structure, the visibility—it’s everything a founder needs.
Bhargavi R
This program is a blessing for first-time founders. It helped me refine my pitch and gave me the confidence to present.
Nikhil
The First Wings Connect Program is a game-changer. It’s not just about banking—it’s about building startups.
Mohammed Asif Ghadiyali
From pitch deck feedback to investor connects, this program has been a complete journey.
Mrudul Mudotholy
The community, the tools, the support—this is the kind of ecosystem every founder dreams of.
Prateev Bardhan
We were able to present our deep-tech product to the right audience, even before launch. That’s rare.
Ramit Arora
The program is open only to IDFC FIRST Bank customers who are early-stage startups that are looking to raise funds, build investor networks, and amplify their presence in the ecosystem.
The program typically runs virtually for one month, with structured activities and support spread across this period.
Startups get pitch deck fine-tuning, AI diagnostics, founder interviews amplified on social channels, community presence, investor connects, and a certificate of completion.
You can apply through our digital platform by submitting your pitch deck and completing a short onboarding process. Our team will review and confirm your participation.
This program is absolutely free of cost.
The program typically runs virtually for one month, with structured activities and support spread across this period.