Indian Angel Network
"Connecting India's most experienced operators with the nation's most promising early-stage entrepreneurs."
About Indian Angel Network
Indian Angel Network is India's first and largest angel investor network, having facilitated investments in over 175 startups since 2006. IAN Fund III, its third SEBI-registered Angel Fund, operates as a co-investment vehicle where accredited angels pool capital into promising pre-Series A companies across India. The network's 550+ active members span founders, CXOs, and senior professionals across technology, healthcare, consumer, and fintech.
The fund's differentiated advantage lies in its mentor-capital model: every investee receives not just funding but an active mentor from the network with directly relevant sector expertise. This operational guidance materially improves startup survival rates and Series A success. IAN has produced several notable exits including PolicyBazaar, Druva, and Sapience Analytics.
Key Attributes
- verified_userSEBI Registration IN/AIF1/15-16/0258
- location_cityHeadquarters Level 7, Worldmark-3, Aerocity, IGI Airport, New Delhi – 110037, Delhi
- groupsInvestment Team 25 Investment Professionals
- publicInvestor Base Accredited Angel Investors
- gavelProducts AIF Category I – Angel Fund
- workspace_premiumMemberships IVCA & NASSCOM Member since 2009
Investment Approach
Mentor-Capital Model
IAN's investment model is inseparable from its mentorship platform. Capital from the angel fund is paired with a designated mentor — a network member with direct domain expertise — who actively supports the founding team through the first 18–36 months of growth.
Mentor Pairing
Every portfolio startup receives a dedicated mentor with direct industry experience, providing strategic counsel, customer introductions, and crisis management support.
Network Effect
550+ active angels from across industries create a powerful cross-referral network, accelerating business development and follow-on fundraising for portfolio companies.
Stage Discipline
Investments strictly at pre-Series A (typically ₹25L–₹2 Cr per company from the fund), maintaining discipline on entry stage to preserve return multiples.
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