Released on: July 17, 2008, 9:04 am

Press Release Author: proto in

Industry: Internet & Online

Press Release Summary: Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi is hosting India\'s
premier start-up event - Proto.in on 18th and 19th of July. In its fourth edition,
Proto.in will witness a rare amalgamation of the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem.
In keeping with its mantra of being a platform for start-ups, Proto.in, has moved to
a different level of experience altogether in this edition.

Press Release Body: Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi is hosting India\'s premier
start-up event - Proto.in on 18th and 19th of July. In its fourth edition, Proto.in
will witness a rare amalgamation of the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. In keeping
with its mantra of being a platform for start-ups, Proto.in, has moved to a
different level of experience altogether in this edition.

The 15 startups, who will share the stage to discuss their business plans,
demonstrate their prototypes and launch their products, have qualified very high
selection criteria that Proto.in has set to ensure high standards. In keeping with
our tradition, we will not divulge the names of the participating startups prior to
the event. But here\'s what you can expect - This year, we are showcasing some of
India\'s best companies who have years of industry depth and understanding in what
they are doing, some of them have fabulous patents; some of them are pushing the bar
on innovation higher. This Proto.in will be an event not to miss!

This edition has all new Fastrack Sessions on Day One (18 July, 2008) which will be
kicked off with a keynote address by Kiran Karnik, former President of India\'s
NASSCOM. Here the best of the experienced entrepreneurs, businesses, and
professionals share their experiences with the young entrepreneurs and prospective
entrepreneurs. Proto.in, intends to bring together such entrepreneurs who have
changed the face of the nation and such who intend to.

The event will also be represented by over 30 Venture Capital Firms across the globe
including NASSCOM\'s India Innovation Fund, NEA Indo US Ventures, Matrix Partners,
Erasmic Ventures, Nexus Capital, Band of Angels, Mumbai Angels, Canaan Partners,
Sequoia Capital, Charles River Venture to name a few, a rare occasion for the Indian
startup eco-system.

Proto.in\'s mission is also to aide start-ups get the required push, recognition and
limelight. The power lies with the entrepreneur to alter the economy and to define
the course of a nation. However, this will not be possible without the involvement
of the Fourth Estate, you, the media. As gatekeepers of the system, you can help
these young entrepreneurial start-ups reach out to a wide audience.

Our Sponsors:

Platinum Sponsor - Rediff.com, Gold Sponsor - Webex, Silver Sponsor - IAMAI, Dinner
Sponsor - Intel Capital, Online Sponsor - Tyroo, Apparel Sponsor - Whereismyboss.com

Confirmed Investors:

Ventureast, ClearStone Ventures, Canaan Partners, Sequoia Capital, Nexus India
Capital, Qualcomm Ventures, Helion Ventures, LightSpeed Ventures, Ojas Ventures,
Bluerun Ventures. Mentor Partners, Siemens, Upstream Ventures, BAF Spectrum, Band of
Angels, Inventus Capital, FootPrint Ventures, Erasmic Ventures, NEA Indo US
Ventures, Charles River Ventures, Matrix Partners, Mercatus Capital, TVS Capital
Fund, Intel Capital, SeedFund, Capital18, Mumbai Angels

Supporting Organizations:

Proto.in is supported by organizations such as, Internet and Mobile Association of
India (IAMAI), The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), National Entrepreneurship Network
(NEN), NASSCOM, Tenet, Mobile Monday, Indian Angel Network and Techtribe.

About Proto.in
Proto.in is about giving entrepreneurs a platform to express their visions and
showcase their imagination, with a working prototype, for the world to see. It\'s
about increasing partnership, collaboration and mindshare among a distinguished,
qualified and well-connected audience. Proto.in provides a unique platform for
promising startup talent to communicate their creativity and innovation potential.
As a meeting place for the smartest entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and
professionals, Proto.in stands true to its mantra \"Create, Contribute, Collaborate.\"

Proto.in is the startup event that happens in India, inviting entrepreneurs from
within and around the subcontinent to participate, share, discuss and draw strength
from the growing entrepreneurial demand and knowledge base that is created, in an
effort to create world-class product leaders from the region. Proto.in is about
celebrating entrepreneurship, and encouraging it where it matters the most - at the
startup level!
1. To showcase Innovative technology products borne out of India
2. To encourage, grow and create entrepreneurial awareness
3. To create a community of startup entrepreneurs, who can grow in strength and
numbers, drawing wisdom from each other.
4. To act as a bridge between well-established companies, veteran entrepreneurs,
venture capitalists, analysts, journalists, professionals and grass-root
entrepreneurs.

You are invited to Join this Conversation.

Proto.in Successes
Now in its Fourth Edition, Proto.in has showcased many startups some of who have
carved for themselves an irreplaceable position in the Indian entrepreneurial
eco-system. Proto.in has showcased Malaysian, African and American companies,
besides those from India. Companies at Proto.in come from diverse domains such as,
Cleantech and Ultrasonic to Clay Modeling and Animation.

Web Site: http://www.proto.in

Contact Details: For more information on Proto.in, your participation and coverage
of the event or proto.in companies please contact:
Kausikram Krishnasayee: +91 9884246490, kausikram@proto.in, Nandini Hirianniah: +91
9972000169, nandini@proto.in ,
Vijay Anand : +91 9894101373, vijay@proto.in