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October’s bets are in, and they focus on rethinking how things have always been done. What if denim could perform across climates without water-intensive processing? What if metal manufacturing could be faster and more cost-effective? These are the questions that piqued our interest at IAN Group, and our portfolio companies @Indigotexpvtltd and ThinkMetal are addressing them in different ways. IndigoTex is reimagining wool denim through patented, waterless textile technologies, while ThinkMetal is streamlining precision metal manufacturing through indigenous additive manufacturing. They are challenging conventional approaches to long-standing industry problems. At IAN Group, we believe compelling opportunities lie in backing founders who question convention and turn bold ideas into practical solutions. Here’s to looking beyond the obvious and building what comes next. 🚀 #IANGroup #OctoberBets #DeepTech #Innovation #StartupInvesting

What will it take for Indian startups to compete on the world stage, particularly in deeptech and advanced manufacturing? The Lift-Off Nation, co-authored by IAN Group Co-Founder @TheSaurabhSri and @RajanAnandan, Managing Director at @peakxvpartners, explores this question through insights from over 180 interviews with founders, investors, and policymakers. The book examines the progress of India’s startup ecosystem, the gaps that remain, and the opportunities ahead. The Lift-Off Nation is finding its way into conversations around entrepreneurship, capital, and India’s economic future. Have you read it yet? #LiftOffNation #IANGroup #IndianStartups #Entrepreneurship

🚀 Taking Indian space tech to new heights! IAN Group portfolio company @ManastuSpace has secured ₹116 crore in financial assistance from the Technology Development Board (@tdbgoi) under the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund to advance its indigenous green propulsion technology for satellites and launch vehicles. The project aims to advance its scalable propulsion platform from TRL 6 to TRL 9, bringing it closer to wider deployment. By developing homegrown propulsion solutions, Manastu Space is contributing to India’s efforts to strengthen its space capabilities, reduce dependence on imported technologies, and enable safer, more cost-efficient access to space. Congratulations to the Manastu Space team on this significant milestone! IAN is proud to be part of Manastu Space’s journey as it pushes the boundaries of India’s spacetech capabilities. Read more: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.… #IANGroup #ManastuSpace #SpaceTech #DeepTech #IndianStartups

What does failure teach you that success never can? For founders, the answer could make all the difference. In a conversation on @CNBCYoungTurks on @CNBCTV18News, @TheSaurabhSri, Co-Founder of IAN Group, shares why founders who have experienced failure can be particularly valuable to investors and organisations. His point is simple: success can make you believe you got everything right, but failure forces you to examine what went wrong. From operational gaps to systemic challenges, understanding the reasons behind failure is what turns experience into better decision-making. It’s an important perspective on the realities of entrepreneurship and the lessons that shape founders and businesses, themes that also underpin the conversation around The Lift-Off Nation, co-authored by Saurabh Srivastava and Rajan Anandan. #IANGroup #Entrepreneurship #FounderMindset #StartupEcosystem

Space is getting greener, and Indian deeptech is helping make it happen. IAN Group portfolio company @ManastuSpace has signed an MoU with Japan’s @axelspace to integrate its green propulsion system into spacecraft, with the possibility of an in-orbit demonstration. It’s a significant step towards taking India’s sustainable space technology to the global stage. Adding to this momentum, Manastu Space has been awarded ₹116 crore under the Government of India’s Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund to advance its indigenous green propulsion technology. IAN is proud to back Manastu Space as it pushes the boundaries of Indian deeptech and builds solutions for the future of space exploration. Read more: theprint.in/india/manastu-sp… #IANGroup #ManastuSpace #SpaceTech #DeepTech #IndianInnovation

A little bit of everything, and a lot of ground covered. Big ideas don’t come from one place, and great businesses don’t belong to just one sector. Across India, from bustling metros to Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, founders are building, experimenting, and finding new ways to solve problems. With a presence across the length and breadth of India, IAN Group’s investments reflect the diversity of the country’s entrepreneurial talent, spanning industries, geographies, and ideas. Together, they represent the spirit of building in India, for India, and for the World. And we’re always curious about what’s next. #IANGroup #IndianStartups #StartupEcosystem #Entrepreneurship

A remarkable recognition for a leader shaping India’s entrepreneurial landscape! Congratulations to our Co-Founder, @padmajaian, on being named among Business Today’s Most Powerful Women in Business. Here’s to breaking new ground, backing bold ambition, and shaping the future of Indian entrepreneurship. ✨

India’s AI future lies in building homegrown solutions that address real-world challenges and create impact at scale. Our Co-Founder @padmajaian shares her perspective on the AI opportunity and the next phase of growth for Indian startups.

There is something compelling about the way India’s startup ecosystem is finding its footing, with more domestic capital backing ambitious ideas and founders taking on problems that have long needed better solutions. What makes this moment particularly interesting is the sheer breadth of opportunity. From AI applications and deeptech to advanced manufacturing, Indian entrepreneurs are working across sectors where the potential to create real, lasting impact is immense. And with founders emerging from beyond the usual startup hubs, the ingenuity shaping this ecosystem is coming from places we may not have looked to before. Our Co-Founder, @padmajaian, joined Shweta Punj on Political Economy for a conversation on the forces shaping this journey and the opportunities that lie ahead. It is a thoughtful look at an ecosystem that is learning, adapting and finding its own stride. Watch the full conversation here: youtube.com/watch?v=TkvuXQh3… @moneycontrolcom #IANGroup #IndianStartups #StartupEcosystem #DeepTech #Entrepreneurship

India’s transition to clean energy depends on addressing two interconnected challenges: making better use of underutilised agricultural residue and meeting the bioenergy sector’s growing demand for reliable biomass. @farmwattin79212 is working to bridge this gap through its biomass aggregation network, connecting farmers with the renewable energy ecosystem. By helping curb stubble burning, boosting rural incomes, and enabling better utilisation of agricultural residue, the company is contributing to India’s transition towards a circular bioeconomy. Milo Drive is also addressing critical challenges in the clean mobility ecosystem, contributing to the shift towards more sustainable transportation solutions. As highlighted in Climate Capital Snapshot Q3 2026 by The Climate Guys, IAN Alpha Fund backs both FarmWatt and Milo Drive, recognising the potential of founders building solutions to some of India’s pressing climate challenges. Read the report for more insights into climate capital trends in India and globally, and the innovations shaping the sector. reports.theclimateguys.com/C… #IANAlphaFund #ClimateTech #Agritech #Bioenergy #CleanMobility #IANGroup

The real test of deeptech innovation lies in what happens after the breakthrough. Can a scientific discovery become a market-ready product? Can that product grow into a viable business? And can that business scale into a globally competitive enterprise? In her latest article, @padmajaian, Co-Founder of IAN Group, explores what it takes to build deeptech companies in India. Patient capital, industry partnerships, commercialisation, and access to public markets all play a role in helping these ventures grow. At IAN, we have seen how investing in deeptech often means backing ideas years before their commercial potential is fully realised. It takes time, conviction, and sustained engagement to help turn that potential into lasting value. Read the article: Building India’s deeptech enterprise pipeline: From IP to IPO. livemint.com/opinion/online-…

India’s startup ecosystem has come a long way. The question now is whether it can build companies that compete on a global scale, lead in emerging technologies, and attract the capital needed to get there. On @CNBCTV18News Young Turks Reloaded, @ianetwork Group Co-Founder @TheSaurabhSri and @peakxvpartners Managing Director @RajanAnandan, co-authors of @LiftOffNation, join @ShereenBhan to explore what lies ahead for India’s startup ecosystem. The conversation goes beyond the growth numbers to examine what it will take to turn this momentum into lasting impact, from advances in AI and deeptech to the need for stronger R&D investment and a more supportive funding ecosystem. Watch the full discussion for insights into the opportunities and challenges ahead, and what it will take for India to realise its startup ambitions: youtu.be/a6XsNFt_Wc8?si=9Bw-… #IAN #LiftOffNation #IndianStartups #VentureCapital #DeepTech

What if wool could be washable, textile processing could use less water, and homegrown innovation could find markets across the world? @Indigotexpvtltd is working to make this possible, and we’re delighted to be part of its journey. IAN Angel Fund has led a ₹5 crore funding round in IndigoTex to support manufacturing, R&D, commercialisation of its innovative textile technologies, and global expansion. We look forward to seeing the team take its ideas from the lab to the market and build new possibilities for India’s textile industry. @BwDisrupt | @entrackr | @SINewsUpdates | @indianweb2 | @ETEntrepreneur_ | @viestories_com | @cioinsiderindia | @NewzchainHQ | @indstartupnews #IANGroup #IANAngelFund #Deeptech #TextileInnovation

We often take the little things around us for granted, without ever imagining the extraordinary possibilities they hold. Silk, for instance, has long been admired for its beauty. But what if it could help repair bones? 🧬 That’s the kind of possibility Serigen is bringing to life. An IAN portfolio company, Serigen has launched Serioss, the world’s first silk-protein bone void filler to complete clinical trials and secure regulatory approvals, taking a breakthrough rooted in Indian scientific research from the lab to the operating room. But innovations like these don’t happen in isolation. Behind every breakthrough are years of research, a team willing to push boundaries, and an ecosystem of mentors, incubators, and early supporters who believe in an idea long before the world sees its potential. At IAN, we believe that backing innovation means backing the people and possibilities behind it. Serigen’s journey is a reminder of what can happen when a seemingly ordinary resource meets extraordinary scientific thinking and the right community to help it grow. Here’s to the ideas that make us look at the world a little differently, and to the people who turn them into something that can change lives. #IANGroup #Serigen #DeepTech #MedTech #IndianInnovation