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IIMA Ventures
Incubator,Venture Capital Firm
IIMA Ventures, formerly known as CIIE, is an innovation hub established at IIM Ahmedabad, recognized as a Centre of Excellence by India's Department of Science and Technology, focusing on incubation, acceleration, funding, and research to foster entrepreneurship.
Overview and Management
Establishment Year
2002
Mission
Backing fearless entrepreneurs who build disruptive solutions, especially in critical early stages when support is scarce.
Values
Innovation, inclusion, sustainability, and fostering entrepreneurship.
Investment Roles
Direct Investor,Capital Allocator
Participant Demographics
Serving over 5,000 startups through mentoring, funding, and incubation in various sectors.
Generational Wealth Planning
Risk Tolerance
Risk-tolerant with a focus on early-stage and growth-stage disruptive ventures.
References or Case Studies
Multiple case studies and portfolio highlights available on their website.
Team Experience
Over 15 years of experience in early-stage venture capital.
Notable Achievements
Launched India's first accelerator (iAccelerator), created the Bharat Inclusion Initiative, and funded over 340 startups.
Project Track Record
Invested in deep-tech, climate tech, and fintech sectors.
Exit Strategies
Profitable exits and follow-on investments from major investors like Sequoia and Accel.
Legal, Compliance and Contact Information
Regulatory Registrations
Compliant with Indian laws; operates under Section 25 and Section 8 of the Companies Act.
Compliance History
Clean record, detailed compliance reports available.
ventures@iima.ac.in
Phone Number
079 7152 4201
Address
Ahmedabad India