IAN Group

Overview

IAN Group is India's largest platform for early-stage investments, comprising IAN Angel Fund, BioAngels, IAN Fund 1, and IAN Alpha Fund. Together, they enable entrepreneurs to raise from ₹50 lakhs to ₹50 crores, bridging the most critical funding gaps. With an iconic investor base spanning 12 countries and multiple domains, IAN Group is sector agnostic, backing 250+ companies across 20 sectors including spacetech, biotech, SaaS, robotics, fintech, health tech, manufacturing, and consumer products. The group's investment strategy focuses on innovative startups that solve real-world problems through technology and scalable models. They look for founders who combine vision with strong execution and a commitment to excellence. The IAN Alpha Fund, with a corpus of $100 million, targets early-stage companies addressing major industry and societal challenges, including sectors such as artificial intelligence, space tech, semiconductors, climate, healthcare, and other frontier domains. Over the past 19 years, IAN Group has invested approximately ₹1,050 crores in more than 250 companies, with a combined market valuation exceeding $9 billion. Their portfolio includes startups led by first-generation founders from tier-II and tier-III cities, reflecting their commitment to supporting entrepreneurs across India.

Investment Focus

• Innovative startups solving real-world problems through technology and scalable models
• Founders with strong execution and a commitment to excellence
• Companies addressing major industry and societal challenges, including sectors such as artificial intelligence, space tech, semiconductors, climate, healthcare, and other frontier domains

Portfolio Companies