Inflection Point Ventures (IPV)
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Venture Capital, Angel Investing |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Founder | Vinay Bansal, Mitesh Shah, Ankur Mittal |
Area served | India, United States |
| Services | Startup Investments, Fundraising, Mentorship |
| Members | 24,000+ (2025) |
| Website | ipventures.in |
Inflection Point Ventures (IPV) is an angel investment platform based in Gurugram, India, established in 2018. The firm focuses on providing both monetary and experiential capital to new-age entrepreneurs by connecting them with a diverse network of investors, including CXOs, high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), and professionals. IPV's mission is to democratize angel investing, making it accessible to a broader range of investors and supporting startups across various sectors.[1]
History
Founded in 2018, IPV has rapidly grown its investor base and investment portfolio. As of February 2025, the platform boasts over 24,000 members and has invested in more than 250 startups. The firm's investment strategy primarily targets seed and Series A funding rounds, with a focus on companies in India and the United States.[2]
Investment Strategy
IPV emphasizes a collaborative approach to angel investing, allowing new investors to start with small investments while still making a meaningful impact through combined funding from various members. This model facilitates startups in securing not only financial backing but also access to a vast network of mentors and industry experts.[3]
Portfolio and Notable Investments
IPV's diverse portfolio spans multiple industries, including enterprise applications and consumer sectors. Notable investments include companies such as BharatPe, BluSmart, and Otipy. As of January 2025, IPV has two unicorns under its belt and has witnessed nine portfolio exits.[4]
Exits
In 2023, IPV announced 14 exits, delivering an average internal rate of return (IRR) of 61% to its investors. Notably, the firm achieved a 217% IRR (~40x money-over-money) with a full exit from an undisclosed startup.[5]
In August 2024, IPV announced a full exit from Fashor, an omnichannel retail company, achieving a 33% IRR and a money-over-money multiple of 3.75x over a period of approximately four and a half years.[6]
In January 2025, IPV exited from Parablu, a data management platform, achieving a 2.2x money-over-money return in 36 months and delivering a 30%+ IRR for investors.[7]
Recent News
In February 2025, Basil Alliance, a new-age AlcoBev company, secured seed funding from IPV to strengthen its presence in the Indian market and drive its next phase of growth and expansion.[8]
External Links
References
- ↑ "Inflection Point Ventures - Investor Profile". Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ↑ "Inflection Point Ventures expands investment footprint". Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ↑ "How Inflection Point Ventures is reshaping angel investing in India". Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ↑ "Inflection Point Ventures: Driving startup success in India". Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ↑ "IPV announces 14 startup exits in 2023". Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ↑ "IPV exits Fashor with 33% IRR". Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ↑ "Inflection Point Ventures exits Parablu with 2.2X return". Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ↑ "IPV invests in Basil Alliance". Retrieved 2025-02-11.