Any entrepreneur, startup, or business owner who wants to grow and scale and has a strong vision can apply, regardless of any industry.

While it’s preferred, it’s not mandatory. Early-stage ideas with clear potential are welcome, but having a business structure in place strengthens your application.

No. Submitting your pitch to Mr CEO is completely free. We believe in breaking barriers to access, not creating them.

If selected, you’ll receive funding along with access to dedicated growth mentorship, business advisory, and networking opportunities with fellow leaders and investors.

It will take around 2–4 weeks, depending on the completeness of your pitch, the stage of your business, and investor availability.

Securing business funding requires a compelling business plan, a strong pitch, and strategic networking. Approach angel investors, venture capitalists, crowdfunding platforms, and the government to secure an investment for your business.

Networking in a business is nurturing and building relationships with investors, entrepreneurs, and other professionals to create a mutually beneficial environment and opportunity. Networking helps individuals and organisations gain access to new clients, job opportunities, industry insights, and partnerships.

Networking for a business owner is important because it helps to create business opportunities to grow and expand the business. It expands your professional circle, attracts clients, and builds a strong support system.

Most small businesses receive funding through a mix of personal savings, bank loans, and credit lines. Some of them turn to angel investors, some to venture capital to get early-stage funding. Venture capitalist is becoming a new norm. Other ways small businesses get funding through grants, crowdfunding, angel investors, etc.