India’s Single Largest Horizontal Platform for Early-Stage Investing
IAN Group is India’s largest horizontal platform for early-stage investments, comprising IAN Angel Fund, BioAngels, IAN Fund 1, and IAN Alpha Fund. It enables entrepreneurs raising from ₹50 lakhs to ₹50 crores, bridging the most critical funding gaps. IAN Group invests in the best of the next.
With an iconic investor base spanning 12 countries and multiple domains, IAN Group is sector-agnostic, backing 260+ companies across 20 sectors, including deeptech in areas like AI, spacetech, biotech, SaaS, robotics, fintech, health tech, Industry 4.0, and consumer products. This track record has translated into high-quality investments, multiple successful exits, and sustained trust from marquee global and domestic investors.
Forbes India has listed IAN Group among the iconic business and economic developments of Independent India in its India@75 list.
IAN Group’s Track Record
With a 20-year history, IAN Group has built a robust portfolio and a strong reputation in the…
- Invested: ~ ₹1400 crores in more than 260+ companies
- Market Valuation: IAN-seeded companies have a combined market valuation exceeding $10 billion
- Follow on funding catalyzed: > Rs. 20,000 Cr
Mission
To build India’s single largest horizontal platform for early-stage investments, aiming to invest in 500 startups, with ₹ 5000 crs to create 500,000 jobs by 2030
Values
- Integrity, Trust and Credibility: Upholding the highest ethical standards in every relationship.
- Transparency: Ensuring openness and accountability for investors in India and globally.
- Thought Leadership: Bringing inspiration, mentorship, and domain expertise from successful entrepreneurs and industry stalwarts.
- India Focus: Driving the growth of India’s startup ecosystem and enabling global impact.
Why IAN Group?
Strong entrepreneurial and operational background of investors
IAN Group investors bring in their expertise to help guide founders scale their business, and make successful enterprises.
Quick feedback on the investment decision
IAN Group has an efficient process that allows us to provide quick feedback to companies who apply for funding.
Ability to leverage a vast Investor base
Over 500 members comprising the who’s who of successful entrepreneurs and dynamic CEOs.
Willingness to invest money and time
With widespread domain expertise and invest, IAN Group provides money, mentoring and market access.
Simple term sheet
We outline our T&Cs in a simple term-sheet to lay the foundation and precedent for the future.