Mumbai: Ideabaaz, a startup reality show, is set to make national television history this Sunday with a landmark investment of ₹8.5 crore—the largest single deal ever recorded on Indian television. The milestone moment will unfold in the show’s 15th episode, marking a high-impact midpoint in its debut 26-episode season.
Airing exclusively on Zee TV and ZEE5, Ideabaaz has quickly evolved from a reality format to a credible platform enabling real business outcomes. Backed by IDFC First Bank as its Startup Banking Partner, the show has become a catalyst for entrepreneurs seeking capital, visibility, and mentorship at scale.
What makes this upcoming episode exceptional is not merely the size of the investment, but what it represents—a tectonic shift in how mainstream media connects founders with serious funding opportunities.
Speaking about the milestone, the Ideabaaz team shared that the mid-season
mark was always expected to be impactful, but surpassing all previous
investment records on Indian TV has exceeded expectations. With 10 more
episodes still to come, the momentum is only expected to grow.
IDEABAAZ airs every Saturday and Sunday at 6:30 PM & 11 PM on Zee TV and streams on ZEE5 in multiple languages.
