Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply here?

What stages do you invest in?

Startups founded by IIT Madras students, alumni, and faculty.

Primarily Pre-Seed and Seed stage startups.

Do you guarantee funding?

How does the investment process work?

No. IITM Angel Investor Network facilitates introductions between selected startups and interested investors. Investment decisions are made independently by participating investors.

Apply → Review by our team → Curated startup brief to the community → Founder - Investor introductions → Investment decision

Which sectors do you invest in?

We are sector-agnostic and evaluate opportunities based on innovation, scalability, and founder strength.

Can non-IIT Madras founders apply?

Who can join as an investor?

IIT Madras students, alumni, faculty who are interested in supporting startups from the IIT Madras ecosystem.

The network is primarily focused on startups that have a strong IIT Madras affiliation through founders.

Deep-Tech Hub

At the Research Park

Our investment committee operates from the IIT Madras Research Park, India's premier industrial research complex. This physical proximity accelerates the transition of academic breakthroughs into commercial market leaders.