- Indian Angel Network (IAN) plans to launch at least two more funds by 2030, with one expected by 2026.
- IAN is currently focused on driving exits from its first fund, IAN Fund I.
- IAN aims to invest Rs 5,000 crore in 500 start-ups, creating 500,000 jobs by 2030.
Indian Angel Network (IAN), a prominent angel investing platform, plans to launch at least two more funds by 2030. One of these funds is likely to be launched by 2026 and may be sector-focused. Meanwhile, IAN has some upcoming exits in the pipeline, which will be announced once finalized.
In an interview with Business Today, IAN co-founder Raman Roy emphasized the importance of exits for the network. Currently, IAN Fund I is focused on driving these exits to ensure returns for investors.
Founded in 2006 by Raman Roy, Padmaja Ruparel, and Saurabh Srivastava, IAN supports early-stage start-ups in various industries such as agriculture, e-commerce, education, and more. Since its inception, IAN has invested around Rs 1,000 crore in over 225 start-ups, creating about 125,000 jobs, mostly in urban centers like Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi NCR.
Looking ahead, IAN co-founder Saurabh Srivastava revealed the network’s goal to invest Rs 5,000 crore in 500 start-ups and create 500,000 jobs by 2030. With their latest fund, IAN plans to provide larger investments to help companies scale rapidly, focusing on sectors like healthtech, edtech, and AI-driven start-ups.
