Rahul Toshniwal appointed to lead Startups Cell of Hindu Economic Forum

Toshniwal is the founder & Director of The Startups Funding Practice

by e4m Staff
Published: Nov 14, 2025 3:09 PM | 1 min read

Rahul Toshniwal appointed to lead Startups Cell of Hindu Economic Forum

Rahul Toshniwal has been appointed to lead the Startups Cell of the Hindu Economic Forum (HEF), Pune District Chapter. The news has been shared by Toshniwal in a LinkedIn update.

In this new role, Toshniwal will be spearheading the HEF Startups Investment Initiative, a structured and scalable programme aimed at:

1. Identifying and evaluating high-potential, revenue-generating startups

2. Creating a transparent, expert-led evaluation and mentorship framework

3. Hosting curated pitch showcases and enabling tangible funding outcomes

4. Facilitating investor–startup matchmaking and follow-on support

5. Building a long-term, pre-diligenced deal pipeline for the upcoming HEF Alternative Investment Fund (AIF)

“This initiative positions HEF Pune as a catalyst for innovation, entrepreneurship, and capital formation—aligned with HEF’s broader mission of fostering economic strength through enterprise,” he wrote in the post.

Toshniwal is the founder & Director of The Startups Funding Practice. The Startups Funding Practice (TSFP) is an integrated venture ecosystem that enables early-stage and growth-stage startups to access capital, mentorship, and market opportunities.