The 9th episode of the Imagine series will be on November 24, 2021. This webinar in the Imagine series will focus on the future of Deep tech in India – What our startups have to offer, where academia fits in, industry perspective, and lots more.
24th November 2021
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As per the World Investment Report - At current levels of investment in SDG-relevant sectors, developing countries face an annual gap of $2.5 trillion. Estimates for total investment needs in developing countries alone range from $3.3 trillion to $4.5 trillion per year, for basic infrastructure (roads, rail and ports; power stations; water and sanitation), food security (agriculture and rural development), climate change mitigation and adaptation, health, and education. Current annual investment is about $1.4 trillion – both public and private funding put together - in SDG-related sectors in developing countries, an average annual funding shortfall over 2015-2030 of $2.5 trillion still remains.
21st July 2021
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One growing topic of interest and debate is investing using an SDG Lens. This is a key focus of IvyCap Ventures moving forward and given the growing questions on this topic, we are holding a series of webinars to debate this. The second webinar, "Tracking performance of Investments made using the SDG Lens " presents a discussion on how global organizations are tracking and evaluating such investments made in India, what they look for in startups using this lens, and how some of these metrics keep changing.
23rd June 2021
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Our webinar series is designed to speak to business leaders and investors in India and overseas to help us Imagine the future and be creative about generating opportunities and solving challenges. Our speakers include CXOs, Investors, Academicians and other thought leaders who help us navigate through these difficult times and identify opportunities in a fast changing world.
21st April 2021
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This second webinar engages with Mr. Yashish Dhaiya, CEO Policy Bazaar, and IITD Distinguished Alumni Awardee, and Dr. Wali , MD FITT, to discuss what basic business skills Entrepreneurs need to build up to help them be successful and also how to deal with failures along the way which are a big part of the learning process. Mr. Dhaiya brings a unique perspective given his journey to become one of the country's leading visionaries and entrepreneurs.
4th March 2021
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IvyCamp in Association with IITDelhi is proud to present a series of interactive webinars on “How to be successful”. The webinars will include a number of topics such as traits to build to become success entrepreneurs, financial skills to build up to be successful, practical management and negotiation skills and more. The panelists will include IIT Distinguished Alumni, senior acadamecians, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.
Jan 28th 2021
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IvyCap Ventures in Association with DSCI Presents the 3rd Episode of the Imagine Series on September 2, 2020 to engage with experts on how businesses need to build immunity with improved Cybersecurity.Work from home has opened up data transmission across firewalls like never before. Cyberhacking is growing as ecommerce grows and we need innovative cybersecurity solutions. Hear about how some organizations have been moving to more SaaS based solutions some innovations they have been incorporating.
September 2nd 2020
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The second edition of the Imagine series will take place on July 1, 2020 with a very topical discussion on what the Covid 19 situation has meant for working women. WFH has enabled more women to work from home but the reality is that women have many more distractions. Join us, as IvyCamp’s Anju Gupta moderates a panel with women leaders from around the globe; Karena Belin : CEO of WHub and COO/CFO/RO of AngelHub , Lee Lee Ong : Project Director at Hamburg Invest, Germany, Kori Higgins : Senior Director at Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) and Ruchira Shukla the Regional Lead for IFC's Disruptive Technologie and VC Funds.
July 1st 2020
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IvyCamp's Imagine Series kicks off with a discussion on the driving force in the Economy - The consumer. In a fireside chat with Mr. Sandeep Kataria : CEO of Bata India Ltd , Moshe Porat : BizDev Founder & CEO at MESH Labs and Christian Trumm : Fintech Advisor of CT Advisor , Ivycap's Ashish Wadhwani explores the new consumer behaviour post covid
June 10th 2020
MoreConducting interactive sessions with small groups of early-stage founders and student entrepreneurs at Institute incubators conducted by Alumni Experts and Founders with opportunities to network and get targeted feedback on the business.
IvyCamp in collaboration with the IIT Ropar - Technology Business Incubator Foundation (TBIF) hosted masterclass on GoToMarket Strategy & Initial Traction led by Mr. Alok Agrawal, Managing Partner at The Growth Labs and an alumnus of Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur and Indian Institute of Management Bangalore. The session focused on understanding demand and competition, building brand and digital assets, using AI tools in this process effectively.
11th December 2024 | Online
IvyCamp brought together a group of active alumni experts from IIT, IIM, and BITS, to share their inputs on topics like, tracking the effectiveness of mentor-founder interactions, ways to sustain mentor interest and engagement and best practices for such interactions. During the discussion, interesting suggestions were raised like the concept of a “resident mentor”, documentation and metrics for tracking mentor-mentee interactions and progress, success metrics etc.
24th September 2024 | Online
In this engaging panel discussion, industry leaders explored how IITs are transforming the innovation landscape through real success stories.
Moderated by Anju Gupta, President & Co-Founder, IvyCamp and featuring Shaji Vargheese, CEO, Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship -SINE IIT Bombay,
Nandhini Satyanarayanan, Manager - Innovation & Entrepreneurship, IIT Madras, Ankit Saxena, Director of the DS Centre of Entrepreneur
(DS CoE) established at FITT, IIT Delhi as panelists , the conversation highlights groundbreaking initiatives such as ImmunoACT from IIT Bombay,
which is revolutionizing global healthcare with its cost-effective deeptech solutions. Additionally, Modulus Housing from IIT Madras
is making strides in providing foldable, socially impactful housing, particularly during emergencies like the pandemic.
The discussion also features BotLab Dynamics, a female-led drone startup from IIT Delhi, which is setting new benchmarks in the defense sector.
Panelists emphasize the critical role of collaboration among IIT incubators, venture capitalists, and mentors, showcasing how deeptech innovations are poised to tackle pressing global challenges.
14th September 2024 | Mumbai
IvyCamp in collaboration with IIMK LIVE hosted a masterclass led by Mr. Ananth Padmanabhan, Co-Founder & CEO at WRKTOP and an Alumnus of IIT Kharagpur and IIM Bangalore. The session focused on guiding students and early-stage founders on how to market their ideas, including identifying customer target segments, customer validation, and user testing.
27th August 2024 | Online
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IvyCamp in collaboration with IIT Palakkad Technology IHub Foundation (IPTIF) and TECHIN of IIT Palakkad hosted a masterclass led by Mr. Arjun Bala, Managing Partner and Patent Agent at Metayage and an Alumnus of IIT Bombay. The session focused on the importance of intellectual property. Also, it covered essential topics such as fast-tracking IPR processes, safeguarding patents from infringement, understanding the nuances of idea patenting, filing a PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty), and ensuring ongoing protection for evolving products.
22nd August 2024 | Online
IvyCamp hosted an engaging online roundtable with incubator leads from across the IITs, ISB, BITS, and IIMs. The discussion explored collaboration opportunities, including coincubation, sharing best practices, engaging mentors, implementing standard corporate partnerships, and leveraging state-level ecosystem support.
13th August 2024 | Online
IvyCamp in collaboration with IIT Guwahati BioNEST hosted a pitch feedback session led by Mr. Ranjit Yadav, an experienced advisor, angel investor, and an IIM Bangalore Alumnus. The session offered 1:1 feedback for seven startup founders from diverse sectors including Fintech, Social Sector, Health Tech, Aquaculture & Fisheries, and Handloom Manufacturing, showcasing the vibrant startup culture in North Eastern India. Mr. Ranjit gave insights into prioritizing fund usage, network marketing, and refining business models, which helps founders enhance their pitches and better navigate the investor landscape.
6th August 2024 | Online
IvyCamp, in collaboration with the IIT Palakkad Technology IHub Foundation (IPTIF), hosted a series of masterclasses for incubated startups, providing them with a valuable opportunity to engage with alumni experts from IITs, IIMs, and other leading institutions. These sessions aimed at providing insights on MVP refinement, product-market fit, go-to-market strategies, and initial traction. Following these sessions, the participants engaged in a 1:1 feedback session wherein they received constructive feedback on their pitches, helping them refine their approaches for future success.
19th July 2024 | Online
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IvyCamp in collaboration with IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre (EIC) hosted a 1:1 pitch feedback session led by Mr. Jitendra Sharma, founder of HairOriginals and an Alumnus of IIT Delhi. The session focused on supporting incubated startups to refine their VC pitches and increase their chances of securing investment through expert feedback.
9th July 2024 | Online
IvyCamp, in collaboration with E-Cell, IIT Bombay, hosted a masterclass led by Mr. Rupesh Gupta, an investment team member at IvyCap Ventures. As the number of young entrepreneurs continues to rise each year, E-Cells are uniquely positioned to identify and select the most promising startups for their initiatives, supported by a dedicated jury. This session aimed at providing young entrepreneurs from E-Cell, IIT Bombay with valuable insights into the process of shortlisting standout startups.
4th July 2024 | Online
IvyCamp hosted a series of masterclass sessions led by Alumni from IITs and IIMs for startups in the MVP and early growth stages, providing them with targeted insights on their MVP refinement, go-to-market strategy, and Investment readiness.
25th-27th June 2024 | Online
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IvyCamp in collaboration with IIT Indore ACE Foundation hosted a series of masterclass sessions for incubated startups, offering them an opportunity to learn from and interact with ecosystem experts. These masterclass sessions provided startups with actionable insights on MVP Refinement, GTM Strategy, Investment Readiness, and Patent Valuation and Monetization along with access to IvyCamp's corporate perks, aimed at accelerating their growth.
29th May 2024 | Online
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IvyCamp in collaboration with IIMK LIVE hosted a masterclass led by Mr. Arjun Bala, Managing Partner and Patent Agent at Metayage and an Alumnus of IIT Bombay. The session guided early-stage entrepreneurs, researchers, professors, and students who are developing innovative projects on how to protect their innovation using intellectual property rights.
2nd May 2024 | Online
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IvyCamp in collaboration with E-Cell, IIT Tirupati hosted a masterclass on “What VCs look into early-stage startups?” The session was led by Mr. Aashish Gupta, VP of Seed Investments at IvyCap Ventures and guided aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs on VC evaluation criteria, including market analysis, team dynamics, traction and milestones, scalability, financials and projections, and pitching tips.
28th February 2024 | Online
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IvyCamp in collaboration with SInC IIT Delhi and E-Cell IIT Lucknow hosted a masterclass on “Scaling up Businesses in International Markets with Business Model Innovation”. The session was led by Mr. Raghu Murthy, Regional CFO at GE Aerospace and an Alumnus of IIT Delhi. It guided aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs on how to expand their ventures through innovative business models.
12th January 2024 | Online
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Strategy Slaughterhouse was a challenge conducted between three top institutes in India. It invited students to collaborate with their teams and explore a specific industry in depth and develop practical and innovative ideas that can significantly impact the industry.
9th January 2024 | Online
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IvyCamp hosted an event led by Mr. Advait Mohan, Co-Founder of Wagr and an Alumnus of IIT Madras. Mr. Advait, in this event, delved into his entrepreneurial journey, shared experiences, and provided insights on key factors that can lead startups to success or, conversely, down the path of failure.
10th November 2023 | IvyCamp Office Bangalore, India
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IvyCamp in collaboration with E-Cell, IIT Tirupati hosted a masterclass on “Finance for Entrepreneurs”. The session was led by Mr. Gaurav Rana, an Investment team member at IvyCap and an Alumnus of IIM Calcutta. This session guided aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs on key financial aspects relevant to launching and managing a startup venture.
13th March 2023 | Online
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IvyCamp in collaboration with E-Cell, IIT Tirupati hosted a masterclass on Innovation and Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs. This was led by Mr. Kaustubh Dhargalkar, Dean Business Design at Welingkar Institute of Management and an Alumnus of IIT BHU (Varanasi). The session provided early-stage startup founders, and student entrepreneurs at IITs and IIMs with an opportunity to network, get live feedback, and gain insights from successful Alumni founders and mentors.
28th December 2022 | Online
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IvyCamp in collaboration with E-Cell, IIT Madras hosted a masterclass led by an IIT Alumnus. The session offered insights on achieving product growth and market fit from the idea stage as experienced by the speaker in his startup journey and experience with customers and clients.
4th November 2022
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IvyCamp in collaboration with IIM Kozhikode hosted a masterclass on “The Art of Startup Storytelling”. The session was led by Mr. Sneh Vaswani, Co-Founder and CEO at Miko and an Alumnus of IIT Bombay and Mr. Harshit Tahiliani, VP at IvyCap Ventures. This session included pitches from selected startups and live feedback from the panelists on how to improve their startup story.
21st September 2022
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The 2-day session includes a 1-hour talk on “Demystifying Fundraising for Startups” followed by 1-on-1 individual discussion sessions on raising capital with Scott Shane.
December 13th & 14th 2020 | Mumbai
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Given the financial uncertainty in the startup and inverting Ecosystem, we are organizing a webinar where Mr. Ashish Wadhwani will discuss how this global crisis will affect the startup.
April 13th 2020
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This one-day intensive workshop will enable startupreneurs secure early-stage and subsequent rounds of funding, ETMasterclass brings a hands-on workshop to learn the technicalities and practicalities of the fund-raising process. The participants will also get an opportunity to hear and interact with successful start-up founders and learn how they built, scaled and made their brand speak.
Through this session, we are targeting a house of 50 plus delegates, which will include a mix of entrepreneurs & companies looking to raise funds, CEOs, CFOs, MDs, senior management, strategic planning executives, M&A team members, individual, private & institutional Investors, I-Banks, professional advisers, law firms, consultants etc.
27th Sep 2019 | Delhi, India
AIC-NMIMS Incubation Centre was launched by NMIMS (Deemed-to-be-University) in collaboration with the Niti Aayog, Government of India under the Atal Innovation Mission. AIC-NMIMS Incubation Centre is a sector agnostic Incubator established to provide budding entrepreneurs the ecosystem to create successful and sustainable businesses.
Out of 634 start-up applicants in a span of one year, we are happy to present 5-7 start ups incubated at AIC-NMIMS Incubation Centre. Each of the selected start-ups have worked diligently to take their products/ideas/technologies from bench to the markets.
The selected start-ups will showcase their work and ideas and would like to take your support, inputs and raise funds to take their work at the next level
27th July 2019 | Mumbai, India
Board Room,10th Floor, NMIMS University
Partnering with the E-Cells and Incubators on various events as Speakers and Judges at events. Evaluating startups for funding opportunities. Connecting with corporate organizations. Promoting events and activities through the IvyCamp network. Creating collaborations across institute incubators to share knowledge, best practices, and startup resources.
IvyCap Ventures partnered with IIM Kozhikode LIVE for their C2 Catalyst Program. Mr. Aashish Gupta conducted a masterclass on Investment Readiness. He provided critical insights on preparing for investment and scaling early stage businesses.
12th November 2024 | Online
IvyCamp partnered with the Entrepreneurship Cell, IIT Kanpur, for their flagship event, Upstart, under their annual E-Summit 2024. Mr. Rupesh Gupta , an IvyCap Investment team member, was a judge at the startup pitching event.
26th October 2024 | Bengaluru
IIT Roorkee TIDES collaborated with IvyCamp to host their TIDES Ignition Program. IvyCamp mentors Mr. Abhishek Kapoor, Co-Founder at Integral Bytes Skill Academy and Mr. Ananth Padmanabhan, CEO at WrkTop conducted session on Business Model Canvas and Product Development Lifecycle respectively.
IvyCamp participated as an EcosystemPartner at the Himalayan Startup Trek (HST) 2024, hosted by IIT Mandi Catalyst. Over two dynamic days, our team members Rupali Chowdhary and Madhuri Sawant actively contributed as speakers, jury members, and mentors, engaging with startups driving cutting-edge innovations across diverse sectors.
15th-16th October 2024 | IIT Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
IvyCap Ventures partnered with Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE) IIT Bombay for their 2nd edition of Investors Week. Mr. Rajat Srivastava attended and had high-impact interactions with 6 most innovative technology startups from their incubator.
25th September 2024 | Mumbai
BITS Pilani collaborated with IvyCamp to host an exclusive session on "Minimum Viable Product" for the New Venture Creation (NVC) course that aims at empowering students to turn their ideas into reality across all campuses. The session was led by Mr. Rahul Lakhmani, Founder of Skiify Solutions Pvt Ltd, an Alumnus of IIT Bombay and IIM Calcutta, and IvyCamp’s Alumni Expert.
5th September 2024
IIT Tirupati E-Cell collaborated with IvyCamp to host a Startup Bootcamp for young entrepreneurs. The session was led by IvyCamp mentors - Mr. Santanu Das Gupta, co-founder at Meerkats.ai, and Mrs. Usha Paliath, Director, Amel Services & Consultancy Pvt Ltd. They conducted sessions on Business Canvas and Art of Storytelling respectively.
18th August 2024 | Bangalore
IvyCap Ventures partnered with the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, BITS Pilani, for Conquest, their student-run startup accelerator. Mr. Siddhant Jain, an IvyCamp team member, attended the demo day of the event.
11th August 2024 | Bangalore
IvyCamp partnered with the NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore for Investor Connect Day as part of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Finance for Growth. Mr. Himalaya Singh Rathore, an IvyCap investment team member attended the event.
5th August 2024 | IIM Bangalore
IvyCamp partnered with IITMIC, IIT Madras for their flagship event, IITMIC Boeing Demo Day, as a part of their BUILD program for university graduates and early-stage startups nationwide. Mr. Aashish Gupta, an IvyCap investment team member, judged the startup pitching event.
5th August 2024 | IIT Madras
IvyCamp partnered with I-Venture, ISB for the I-Heal 2.0, the flagship healthcare accelerator program by AIC-ISB. Mr. Siddhant Jain, an IvyCamp team member, attended the event.
18th July 2024 | ISB Hyderabad
IvyCamp was invited to be a part of EXIMIUS - IIM Bangalore's Entrepreneurship Summit. The panel featured Ms. Anju Gupta, Co-Founder and President of IvyCamp, alongside Mr. Adarsh Sekhar, Partner at IBM Ventures with Prof. Sabarinathan G from IIM Bangalore moderating the Session.
7th July | IIM Bangalore
IvyCamp partnered with IIT Guwahati BioNest for their annual flagship event, Kickstart 3.0. Mr. Aashish Gupta, VP of Seed Investments at IvyCap Ventures, joined as a speaker in the panel Discussion.
29th & 30th April | IIT Guwahati
SINE, IIT Bombay collaborated with Google to host the ‘AI Day for Startups - Mumbai'. Mr. Harshith Tahilani, an IvyCamp investment team member, paneled the discussion on the topic "Emerging trends in AI" alongside Mr. Bharadwaj KSS, Co-founder and CEO of Endimnesion Technologies, Mr. Farish CV, Head, Google for Startups Accelerator: AI-First, and Mr. Sorabh Jain, Google Cloud.
3rd May 2024 | IIT Bombay
BITS-Technology Enabling Centre (BITS-TEC), BITS Pilani conducted a webinar on "Investment Readiness and Basics of Term Sheet” as part of their Innovation Series. The session was led by Mr. Aashish Gupta, VP of Seed Investments at IvyCap Ventures Advisors Pvt Ltd. Mr. Gupta shared insights on crucial elements of entrepreneurial success and emphasized how founders can solidify their position before pursuing investments. He also delved into the fundamentals of term sheets, highlighting critical areas like Commercial, Governance, and ExitRights.
24th April 2024 | Online
IvyCamp partnered with the Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC), IIT Kanpur for their flagship event, Abhivyakti 2024, under their annual E-Summit 2024. Mr. Siddhant Jain, an IvyCap team member, judged the startup pitching event.
15th-16th March 2024 | IIT Kanpur
IIT Madras Incubation Cell organized a VC In-House Mentoring Session with various mentors guiding the four startups being incubated within the program. Mr. Aashish Gupta, VP of Seed Investments at IvyCap Ventures, participated as a mentor in the program and offered personalized feedback to the startups.
12th March 2024 | Online
IvyCamp partnered with E-Cell, IIT Madras for their flagship event, Elevate 2024, under their annual E-Summit 2024. Mr. Gokulakrishnan Kumar, an IvyCap team member, judged the startup pitching event.
10th March 2024 | IIT Madras
IvyCamp partnered with E-Cell, IIT Bombay for their flagship event, Seed Stars 2024, under their annual E-Summit 2024. Mr. Aashish Gupta, an IvyCap investment team member judged the startup pitching event.
4th February 2024 | IIT Bombay
IvyCamp partnered with E-Cell, IIT BHU for their flagship event, E-Summit 2024. Mr. Rajat Srivastava, an IvyCap investment team member, judged the startup pitching event.
3rd February 2024 | IIT BHU
IvyCamp partnered with E-Cell, IIM Trichy for their flagship event, Ashwamedha 2024, under their annual E-Summit 2024. Mr. Aayush Agarwal, an IvyCap investment team member, judged the startup pitching event.
3rd February 2024 | Online
IvyCamp partnered with E-Cell, IIT BHU as the Knowledge Partner for their Venture Capital Bootcamp at E-Summit 2024. Mr. Tej Kapoor, Managing Partner at IvyCap Ventures, shared valuable insights on Portfolio Management and Exit Strategies and Mr. Aashish Vanigota, VP of Investments, conducted a session on Career Opportunities in Venture Capital.
December 2023 | Online
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IvyCamp hosted the Next Startup Dragon Challenge as part of IvyCap Day’23. The challenge aimed at encouraging early-stage founders with innovative ideas and dynamic teams across IITs and IIMs in India. "Yotuh Energy", an innovative refrigeration solution for cold chain logistics, which ensures safe food transport while reducing costs, was declared the winner of this challenge.
16th September 2023 | Mumbai, India
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IvyCamp partnered with the E-Cell, Faculty of Management Studies, New Delhi for their flagship event Basecamp 2023 under their annual E-Summit 2023. Ms. Jyoti Chauhan, an IvyCap Investment team member, judged at the startup pitching event.
25th February 2023
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IvyCamp partnered with Saksham, the E-Cell of IIM Udaipur for their E-Summit 2023. Mr. Mahavir Pratap Singh, Chairman & Co-Founder, Rajasthan Angel Innovators Network and an IvyCamp mentor, attended the event as a VC.
22nd January 2023
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IvyCamp partnered with SPJIMR to host a masterclass on “Evaluating Startups for Investment in the Agritech Space”. The session was led by the Founders of IvyCap Ventures’ portfolio companies, Mr. Avinash B R from Deep Rooted, and Mr. Abhishek Negi from Eggoz Nutrition who shared insights on challenges and decision-influencing factors in the Agritech industry.
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IvyCamp partnered with E-Cell, IIT Kanpur as the Ecosystem Partner for their annual Indian Business Model Competition - UpStart’22. Mr. Tarun Gupta, an ISB alumnus and co-founder of Lissun (IvyCap Portfolio Company) and an IvyCamp mentor, attended the event as a judge and provided valuable feedback to the startups.
10th December 2022 | Delhi, India
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IvyCamp partnered with E-Cell, IIT Kanpur as the Ecosystem Partner for their annual Indian Business Model Competition - UpStart’22. Ms. Usha Paliath, an Alumni of IIT Madras, working as a Startup mentor at Atal Incubation Centre-CCMB and an IvyCamp mentor judged the startup pitching event.
4th December 2022 | Hyderabad, India
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IvyCamp partnered with NIT Silchar as the Ecosystem Partner for their annual event, Technoesis 2022. IvyCamp mentors, Mr. Raghav Kanoria, Co-Founder, Calcutta Angels, and Mr. Vinod Kalkotwar, Co-Founder, Kalozal Consultants participated as judges in "Pitch Your Way" - a pitching event for startup enthusiasts to showcase their products to attract customers and investors.
22nd October 2022
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As a part of IvyCamp's ongoing engagements with the various IITs and IIMs, we organized an internship drive for students of IIM Lucknow with IvyCap’s portfolio companies- Lissun and Yelloskye. 4 Post Graduate students from IIM Lucknow were shortlisted to work on a live project in the areas of Sales & Marketing, Strategy & MIS, and Process Development for the duration of 6 weeks, starting from October 14
MoreVisiting partner institutes to explore and foster collaborations with the research departments, technology hubs, incubators, centres of excellence, and alumni organization. Identifying areas where IvyCamp can complement and add value to ongoing activities.
