IIMA Ventures, formerly known as IIMA-CIIE, has launched its new ‘Venture Investing Accelerator.’ This accelerator programme is designed to help amateur investors gain the essential knowledge and skills they need to succeed in early-stage investing. It aims to support new investors and fund managers in identifying promising companies and making sound investment decisions.
Accelerator Programme Details
The Venture Investing Accelerator is a flexible, experience-based programme. Participants can set their own milestones and progress at their own pace. The programme includes a 3-day bootcamp at the IIMA Campus, scheduled for August 8-10, 2024. During this bootcamp, participants will have the opportunity to learn from IIMA Professors, IIMA Ventures Partners, experienced leaders in venture investing, and their peers.
In addition to the bootcamp, the programme offers bespoke mentoring tailored to individual preferences and mentalities. This personalized approach ensures that each participant receives the support they need to succeed.
Target Audience and Curriculum
The programme is ideal for aspiring and first-time early-stage investors. It is also suitable for individuals looking to understand and operationalize venture investing as an asset class through family offices, micro VCs, or corporate venture offices.
For participants aspiring to become angel investors, the programme covers various aspects of the investment process. These include deal scouting, deal structuring, due diligence, term sheet drafting, setting up monitoring mechanisms, and preparing for exits. For those looking to set up their own funds, the training will be tailored to meet their specific needs.
Leadership Comments
Supriya Sharma, Partner at IIMA Ventures, highlighted the importance of the programme. “The venture capital asset class continues to expand, and now is the ideal time for individuals to learn how to invest effectively. Our program will offer participants fundamentals, actionable insights, and mentorship from seasoned investors and industry experts,” said Sharma.
Sharma also emphasized the programme’s broader impact. “By leveraging the extensive experience and resources of IIMA Ventures, we aim to create a new generation of savvy investors who can navigate the complexities of early-stage investing and drive meaningful impact in the startup ecosystem,” she added.
About IIMA Ventures
Founded in 2002 as an entrepreneurship center at IIM Ahmedabad, IIMA Ventures has been a significant player in the innovation continuum. The organization has focused on studying, educating, incubating, accelerating, and investing in early-stage startups, aspiring entrepreneurs, and investors.
Over the past 15 years, IIMA Ventures has invested in over 350 companies and achieved profitable exits in more than 40. The platform has mentored over 7,000 founders, accelerated over 1,700 startups, provided capital to over 700 companies, and released more than 400 publications. Various funds have been launched under its umbrella, including the climate fund INFUSE Ventures, the fintech Bharat Inclusion Initiative, and the deep-tech Bharat Fund.
