IAN Group’s portfolio companies raised the bar and pushed boundaries with remarkable achievements and successful fundraising!
 
 

IAN Group portfolio, Fyllo secured $4 million to enhance its precision farming technology, empowering farmers with data-driven solutions.

In another electrifying development, Zypp secured a $14 million investment from ENEOS, marking a significant advancement in the electric mobility space AND successfully marked 73 million gig deliveries, celebrating a milestone with delivery partners.

Additionally, Chakr was honored with the Good Air Award 2024 from the IHW Council for its innovative carbon capture solution, highlighting their dedication to environmental sustainability.

Mental Health App, Evolve was featured by The Free Press Journal as part of their #PrideMonth feature on LGBTQ+ Startups making a difference in society.

Co-Founder, Rohan Arora spoke about the need for mental health solutions for the community, our mission and how we are striving to create world class interventions to improve mental health outcomes for members of the community.

Read the complete article here: https://lnkd.in/dn4c7aay

These milestones reflect IAN Group’s commitment to fostering groundbreaking technologies and supporting high functioning founders within our network!
Read more about Fyllo's funding here and Zypp's investment here. And a huge Shoutout to Kushagra Srivastava and the Chakr team!
 
 
 
Exploring Insights and Innovations: IAN's Webinars, Masterclasses,
and Thought Leadership
 

At IAN Group, we are dedicated to keeping our community of founders, investors, and stakeholders engaged and empowered with essential domain expertise.

We bring together domain experts, exceptional founders, and visionaries to foster collaboration, share insights, and drive innovation across sectors.

In case you missed out on our engaging and informative webinars this quarter, we've recapped the sessions for you:

 

This quarter, we saw our founder, Padmaja Ruparel, participate in an insightful LinkedIn Live session on 'Budget Expectations 2024-25 for PE/VCs,' in partnership with IVCA.

The session explored critical topics such as uniform tax rates across securities, easing startup DPIIT recognition, and enhancing ESOP regulations.

Watch the discussion here

Additionally, an invigorating session focused on 'How India is Pivoting from a Service-Led Nation to a Product-Led Nation' as part of our IAN Thought Leadership Series.

Speakers Dr. Ajai Chowdhry (Co-Founder of HCL and Advisory Board Member of India Semiconductor Mission), Mr. Sanjay Nayak (Co-Founder of Tejas Networks), and Dr. Satya Gupta (Co-Founder of India Semiconductor Association (IESA) and EPIC Foundation) shared profound insights into the sectors shaping this transition.

Watch the session here.

IAN proudly unveiled its inaugural Masterclass Series in collaboration with WebEngage, a pioneering IAN portfolio company specializing in user engagement and retention. Chirag Parmar, Associate Vice-President of Marketing, Learning & Development, WebEngage, shared invaluable insights on harnessing the power of data and AI to revolutionize user engagement.

Watch the masterclass here.

As a part of our ongoing partnership with the PAN IIM Alumni Association Singapore, we hosted a masterclass on : How to discover valuable startups, evaluate start up pitches & valuations’ spearheaded by Mr. KRS Jamwal, Executive Director at Tata Industries and prolific angel investor.

Watch Mr. KRS Jamwal, Executive Director at Tata Industries Limited, as he emphasizes the criticality of backing founders whose values align with strong principles alongside profitability. Gain insights into navigating the dynamic world of angel investments.

Watch the full webinar here:

 

 
 

The event is designed to facilitate connections between these innovative companies and marquee VC funds. By attending, you will not only gain insight into cutting-edge technologies but also contribute to fostering growth in our portfolio companies.

Stay tuned for our next newsletter for updates on IAN Group's Demo Day 3.0!

 
 
Special mention
 
 

We are proud to share that Sanjay Nekkanti, CEO of Dhruva Space, an IAN Group portfolio company, participated in the India–Austria Business Meeting in Vienna.

Representing Dhruva Space as part of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s delegation, Sanjay showcased India’s space sector innovations on the international stage.

The event was graced by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer, Hon’ble Minister of External Affairs Shri S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Shri Ajit Doval, Secretary R.K. Singh, and Austrian Federal Minister of Labour and Economy Martin Kocher.

 
 

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