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. IIT Madras Angels facilitates introductions between selected startups and interested investors. Investment decisions are made independently by participating investors.

After applying, startups are reviewed by the IIT Madras Angels team. Selected startups are shared with our investor community through a curated startup brief. Interested investors can connect directly with founders or through introductions facilitated by IIT Madras Angels. Investment decisions are made independently by participating investors.

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 Angels primarily welcomes members of the IIT Madras community, including students, alumni, faculty, and researchers 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.