IAN Alpha Fund leads US $5mn investment round in Brainsight.ai
BrainSight AI, a Bengaluru-based deep-tech neuroscience startup, has raised Pre-series A funding with US$5 million led by IAN Alpha Fund, with participation from IvyCap Ventures, Silver Needle, apart from existing investors. The funding is a significant milestone in BrainSightAI’s mission to revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment of...
Althion Raises INR 3.6 Crores in Pre-Series A Round from IAN Group powered BioAngels
Althion, a Hyderabad-based water-tech company specializing in ultra-pure water systems, has raised INR 3.6 Crores in a pre-Series A funding round from IAN Group powered BioAngels. The round saw participation from prominent investors Arun Seth, Om Manchanda, KNK Venkatraman, and Shubham Rastogi. This strategic investment will...
iRasus Technologies raises over Rs 4. crores round led by IAN Group
iRasus Technologies, a pioneering energy analytics company providing Analytics and Intelligence on Battery Data for users in the Electric Mobility and Stationary Battery Storage Solutions. It is providing the key Data Intelligence and Insights on Battery Storage solutions for users moving away from Energy Solutions using...
In conversation with Peppermint Robotics: Revolutionizing Industrial and Commercial Automation
- What are your views of the growth of the sector (Give metrics if possible) Industrial and Commercial robotics is a segment which is growing rapidly in India and across the world. In a post Covid world, the industrial and commercial sectors are prioritizing productivity, safety...
IAN Group: All Weather Angels
Indian Angel Network focused on driving exits from the first fund. IAN aims to reach the milestone of investing Rs 5,000 crore in 500 start-ups by 2030, creating about 500,000 jobs along the way....
Transcell Biologics secures funding from IAN Group and Quantiphi Inc. to advance Animal-Free Testing Solutions
Transcell Biologics, a pioneering biotech company at the forefront of translating adult stem cell technology into real-world applications, has announced a strategic investment from award-winning AI-first engineers, Quantiphi Inc, based in Boston. This investment aims to support expanding the client base and implementation of Digital...
Budget 2024 | IAN Group Leads the Way: Angel Tax Abolished—A New Era for Indian Startups
We are thrilled to share a groundbreaking update from today’s Indian budget—the abolition of Angel Tax. IAN Group has been at the forefront of this advocacy from day one, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcement marks a significant victory for India's startup ecosystem. This historic change...
Wooden Street launches 99th store in Bengaluru
WoodenStreet, a portfolio company of IAN Group (formerly Indian Angel Network), has celebrated the opening of its 99th retail store. The Jaipur-based home decor and furnishing brand has established a new store in Marathahalli, Bengaluru. This enhances its strong presence in the city, which already boasts 17 outlets. The...
Mobilising Domestic Capital: Padmaja Ruparel on IVCA Webinar
Join Padmaja Ruparel, Co-founder of IAN Group (formerly Indian Angel Network), and Pallabi Ghosal, Partner at Trilegal, as they discuss the crucial importance of mobilising domestic capital pools. Padmaja Ruparel deep-dives into the government’s catalytic model and shares her expectations for Budget 2024–25 in IVCA’s...
PE-VC Ecosystem’s Budget Wishlist Highlighted by Padmaja Ruparel
The PE-VC ecosystem is seeking the resolution of longstanding issues such as the taxation of carry, ESOPs, and mobilising new sources of domestic capital in the upcoming Union Budget 2024. In a conversation with YourStory Media, Padmaja Ruparel, Co-founder, IAN Group (formerly Indian Angel Network), discussed...