Huddle Global 2025: KSUM invites HNIs, NRIs, angel investors, MSMEs for ‘Cheque Mate’

Trivandrum / November 5, 2025

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov. 05: Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) has invited High networth individuals (HNIs), angel investors, NRIs and MSMEs to participate in ‘Cheque Mate’, the flagship investor–startup engagement programme to be held on the sidelines of three-day Huddle Global 2025, India’s largest beachside startup festival, at Kovalam near here from December 11.

An exclusive platform beyond conventional pitching sessions, ‘Cheque Mate’ at Huddle Global 2025 offers a unique opportunity for HNIs, angel investors, high-value MSME units, NRIs, businessmen and entrepreneurs to invest in startups. KSUM will provide a full-fledged validation for the investors.

Through this democratised investment platform KSUM aims to tap diversification of untapped traditional industries through technological innovations of startups and thereby creating collaborations through investment. It has been designed for startups that are poised for scaling up and investors from all sectors seeking high-potential opportunities. 

This track offers curated one-on-one meetings, enabling investors to directly engage with specifically selected startups from emerging sectors such as Deeptech, Healthtech, Agritech, Cleantech, Fintech, Mobility and Software as a Service (SaaS). 

For registration, visit:   https://ksum.in/checkmate_huddleglobal2025

The seventh edition of December 11-13 Huddle Global, will showcase Kerala as a highly promising global technology destination, powered by its robust innovation zone.

Organized by Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), Huddle Global 2025 will see convergence of startups, investors, innovators, policymakers, and visionaries from India and abroad.

Previous editions of Huddle Global have yielded successful partnerships with international firms, investors, and government agencies. Notably, they facilitated tie-ups with Belgium and Australia.

The festival will spotlight futuristic sectors, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Fintech, Blockchain, Healthtech, Life Sciences, Augmented/Virtual Reality, Spacetech, e-Governance, and Internet of Things (IoT). Startups in these sectors will exhibit breakthrough ideas and gain opportunities for real-time investor feedback, pilot funding and global market exposure.

KSUM is the nodal agency of the Kerala Government for entrepreneurship development and incubation activities in the state.

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