Institute & Alumni | IvyCap Ventures

At IvyCap, we believe that the journey of a founder or a cutting edge technology often begins on campus — in dorm rooms, research labs, classrooms, and even during conversations in the corridors with professors and peers. These are the spaces where raw ideas take shape, and innovation is born. As an alumni-driven ecosystem, we leverage the Global network to help young founders learn and grow through masterclasses, workshops, networking events, corporate connects, funding etc. We have built partnerships with over 40 leading institutes across India. From incubation centres to faculty collaborations, we work closely to nurture innovation at its source.

How We Engage

Engagements

Endowment Fund

One of the unique features of IvyCap fund is its Endowment Initiative. IvyCap Ventures allocates a portion of its profits from its startup investments to the alma maters of its investors. This approach aims to provide support specifically to student and alumni entrepreneurs within these institutes. IvyCap has already given back around INR 2 Crores to 10 Indian educational institutions from its Fund 1 profit. Also, in 2019, IvyCap Ventures established India's first Endowment fund at IIT Delhi, pioneering the way for sustainable initiatives and addressing the shortage of endowment funds in Indian educational institutions compared to global counterparts.

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Institute Engagements

Knowledge Sessions & Resources
We organize interactive sessions with early-stage founders and student entrepreneurs at institute incubators, led by alumni experts and founders. These sessions offer resources, targeted feedback, networking opportunities, and valuable business insights.
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Ecosystem Partnerships
We collaborate with E-Cells and incubators as speakers, judges, and funding evaluators, also connecting startups with corporate partners. We also promote events through the IvyCap network and foster cross-institute collaborations to share knowledge and resources.
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Institute Visits
We visit partner institutes to explore opportunities for collaboration with research departments, technology hubs, and incubators. Our focus is on identifying ways IvyCap can add value to existing initiatives and enhance ongoing activities.
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Recent Engagements

MasterClass: Valuation for Startups
IvyCap Ventures hosted a Valuation MasterClass led by Dr. Rajbir Singh, CEO of i4 Mentors Foundation, an IIT Delhi and an IIM Bangalore Alumnus. The session underscored that valuation isn't just a number; it's a negotiation rooted in the quality of your business model and your ability to demonstrate market validation and execution, ultimately balancing founder aspirations with investor confidence and a clear path to scalable, paying customers.
MasterClass: Product-Market Fit for Startups
IvyCap hosted a Product-Market Fit MasterClass led by Mr. Rahul Lakhmani, Founder of Skiify and an IIT Bombay Alumnus. The session highlighted the critical harmony between product and market, where genuine problem-solving and continuous customer feedback loops negate the need for excessive sales and marketing, ultimately focusing on core business principles of customers and profit.
MasterClass : Investment Readiness
IvyCap hosted an Investment Readiness MasterClass led by Mrs. Madhuri Sawant, Director of Investments & Legal at IvyCap Ventures. The session highlighted the importance of viewing the business through an investor's lens, focusing on a strong team, large market, problem-solving product, and proven traction. Solid financial projections and a well-researched investor approach were deemed crucial for securing funding. Finally, the session stressed the necessity of achieving product-market fit and thoroughly understanding deal terms to ensure a successful and sustainable financial partnership.