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Key people at Alpha Startup Fund.
IAN Alpha Fund is an early-stage venture capital firm, investing in companies and MSMEs. It targets founder teams solving significant problems through technology and innovation, often aligning with India’s strategic imperatives. The fund focuses on deep tech, offering capital, mentorship, and market access to foster scalable businesses.
This fund emerged from the Indian Angel Network (IAN) Group, leveraging two decades of early-stage investing. IAN Group was co-founded in April 2006 by Saurabh Srivastava, Raman Roy, and Padmaja Ruparel. The fund expands IAN’s M3 model:Money, Mentoring, Market Access:formalizing its network support for promising Indian startups.
IAN Alpha Fund seeks early-stage startups and MSMEs with technology-driven DNA, innovation, and scalable business models. Its vision is to catalyze changemakers, fostering companies building from India for domestic and global markets, contributing to the nation's economic transformation.
Key people at Alpha Startup Fund.
Alpha Startup Fund has 3 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $20.0M Series A in Looki in January 2026.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2026 | Looki | $20.0M Series A | — | BAI Capital, DragonBall Capital, Walden International |
| Nov 1, 2025 | Looki | $9.7M Seed | Earth & Beyond Ventures | BAI Capital, Qingdao Tongge Chuangye Investment Management |
| Dec 7, 2021 | Nebula Brands | $50.0M Series B | L Catterton | Matrix Partners, Pear VC, SEA Capital |