Inflection Point Ventures (IPV): Founded 2018, Gurugram. India’s largest angel investment platform. 298 companies invested over 7 years, 27 investments yearly average, 50 in 2025, 7 in Feb 2026. 2 unicorns: BharatPe (fintech), BluSmart (electric mobility). 16 acquisitions including Milkbasket, VideoVerse. Latest investments: Reneonix ₹1.7 crore (Feb 26), Hoopr ₹160Cr valuation (Feb 21), Roopya ₹4 crore (Feb 20), Heliware ₹4.5 crore (Feb 12), Roadgrid ₹12 crore (Jan 15). Seed stage: 258 investments, $887K average. Series A: 6 investments, $2.6M average. 2024: 14 exits, 36% IRR. 2025 target: 40% IRR. Team: 98 members, 9 partners. Founders: Vinay Bansal (CEO), Ankur Mittal (Co-founder). April 2025: $110M IPV International GIFT City Angel Fund, first investment Cellivate (Singapore deeptech). Sectors: Consumer, Enterprise Apps, Retail, FinTech, HealthTech. Entry: ₹1 lakh minimum. Here’s what early-stage founders should know about accessing India’s largest angel network.
What IPV Is
Inflection Point Ventures is early-stage investment platform connecting startups with angel investors, CXOs, professionals turned investors.
Founded 2018 in Gurugram with mission: make angel investing viable, practical option for all investors. Vision: world’s most accessible angel-investing network providing funding plus non-monetary support enabling startups to scale and grow.
Team 98 members including 9 partners. Co-founders Vinay Bansal (CEO) and Ankur Mittal lead platform.
The Scale: 298 Companies, 2 Unicorns
298 companies invested over 7 years (2018-2026)
27 new investments yearly average last 10 years
50 investments in 2025, 7 in first 6 weeks of 2026
2 unicorns: BharatPe (payment processing), BluSmart (electric ride-hailing)
16 acquisitions: including Milkbasket (grocery), VideoVerse (AI video)
20 portfolio exits total
2024 performance: 14 exits, 36% average IRR
2025 target: 40%+ IRR
Recent Investments (2026)
February 26: Reneonix raises ₹1.7 crore pre-seed led by IPV.
February 21: Hoopr valuation hits ₹160 crore following Chennai Angels entry. IPV existing investor.
February 20: Fintech SaaS Roopya raises ₹4 crore seed led by IPV.
February 12: Heliware raises ₹4.5 crore to take 3D geospatial intelligence global. IPV backing.
February 9: Elevate Now raises ₹18 crore seed led by Physis Capital, IPV participating.
January 29: DeepTech startup OneARVO raises pre-seed led by IPV.
January 20: FireAI raises ₹6.2 crore pre-seed and seed rounds. IPV among investors.
January 15: Roadgrid secures ₹12 crore pre-Series A led by IPV.
IPV International: $110M GIFT City Fund (April 2025)
Major milestone: IPV launched IPV International, $110 million Category I Angel Fund under IFSCA framework in GIFT City.
First close April 2025 with maiden investment in Cellivate Technologies, Singapore-based deeptech developing patented cell-based alternative to fetal bovine serum using magnetic stimulation. Target: biotech and pharmaceutical sectors.
IPV International investment range: $100,000 to $1 million. Stage: Early to pre-Series A startups.
Vinay Bansal, CEO: “After building strong track record in India, IPV now expanding footprint globally with IPV International. GIFT City framework allows us seamlessly explore cross-border opportunities while enabling Indian and foreign investors access global portfolio.”
Secured both Fund Registration Certificate and Fund Management Entity (FME) licence from IFSCA.
Investment Thesis and Sectors
Ankur Mittal, Co-founder (September 2025): “Being sector-agnostic, opportunities will continue spanning diverse range of industries rather than being confined to any specific sector.”
However, recent investments concentrated in consumer tech, health, sports, deeptech. “These sectors have regulatory support and investor interest,” Mittal explained.
Portfolio breakdown: Consumer (largest), Enterprise Applications, Retail, High Tech, HealthTech, FinTech.
Stage focus: Seed (258 investments, $887K average), Series A (6 investments, $2.6M average), Series B (2 investments, $6.04M average).
What Founders Actually Get
Early-stage capital: Seed to pre-Series A funding. Average seed cheque $887K. Investment decisions driven by platform’s investor community.
Investor network: Not single investor. Community of angels participating in rounds. Multiple backers, multiple connections.
CXO guidance: Professionals turned investors bringing operational expertise. Not just money. Strategic advice from people who built companies.
Visibility and credibility: IPV backing signals validation. 4,983 investors invested in IPV portfolio after their investments. Network effects compound.
Follow-on support: IPV actively participates in subsequent rounds. Follow-on investments supporting winners through growth.
Exit opportunities: 20 portfolio exits including 2 unicorns, 16 acquisitions. Proven path from seed to liquidity.
How The Process Works
Step 1: Apply or get introduced. Submit application through IPV platform or warm introduction from network.
Step 2: Evaluation. IPV team evaluates startup. Looking for strong fundamentals, scalable model, committed team.
Step 3: Pitch to community. If selected, pitch to IPV’s investor community. Multiple angels review opportunity.
Step 4: Investors participate. Angels commit capital based on conviction. Community-driven funding model.
Step 5: Funding closes. Round completes, capital deployed, startup moves to execution with IPV support network.
Entry Point: ₹1 Lakh Minimum
IPV democratizing angel investing. Minimum investment ₹1 lakh enabling professionals to begin startup investment journey.
Platform connecting investors who might not have traditional angel network access with vetted startup opportunities. Two-sided marketplace benefiting both sides.
The Bottom Line
IPV: Founded 2018, Gurugram. India’s largest angel platform. 298 companies, 2 unicorns (BharatPe, BluSmart), 16 acquisitions, 20 exits.
Activity: 50 investments 2025, 7 in Feb 2026. Latest: Reneonix, Hoopr, Roopya, Heliware, Roadgrid.
Performance: 2024 14 exits 36% IRR. 2025 target 40% IRR.
Global: $110M IPV International GIFT City fund (Apr 2025), first investment Cellivate (Singapore deeptech).
Investment: Seed $887K avg, Series A $2.6M avg. Sectors: Consumer, Enterprise Apps, Retail, FinTech, HealthTech.
Team: 98 members, 9 partners. Founders: Vinay Bansal (CEO), Ankur Mittal (Co-founder).
Entry: ₹1 lakh minimum for investors.
Visit: ipventures.in
If raising early-stage capital and lack investor connections, IPV offers India’s largest angel network plus operational expertise beyond just capital.
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