Angel Investor | Early Stage Start-up Investments | Investing in early-stage startups and enabling founders to build scalable, sustainable businesses.
Delhi, , Delhi, India - 110001
Mayank Agarwal heads IAN Angel Fund and Network, backing early-stage startups with strong growth potential. He focuses on scalable business models across sectors. Beyond capital, he actively supports founders with strategic guidance, mentorship, and industry insights, helping them navigate challenges and build sustainable, high-impact ventures in competitive markets.
This section highlights an investor’s thesis — focusing on visionary founders, scalable business models, and impactful solutions. The approach blends capital and mentorship to back startups with strong growth potential, sustainable execution, and long-term value creation.
Sector Agnostic / Multi-Sector
Pan-India / Sector Agnostic
3–5 yrs
Mentorship & Strategic Guidance, Business Development & Partnerships, Hiring / Talent Acquisition Support
Lead Investor (Take Lead Role in Deals), Co-Invest with Other VCs, Angel Syndicates (Participate via Syndicate Groups)
Seed, Stage Agnostic (Any Stage)
₹2Cr+
This section highlights collaboration opportunities with investors — from visionary founders and co-investors to incubators and ecosystem partners. The focus is on building impactful businesses through strategic partnerships, capital, guidance, and networks for sustainable growth.
Research & Innovation Collaboration (Partner on technology transfer or R&D projects)
Startup Scouting & Deal Flow (Access curated startups from incubators and institutions)
Mentorship for Portfolio Companies (Connect portfolio startups with subject experts or mentors)
Deal Sourcing / Startup Referrals (Reach new startups and deal flow)
Co-Investment Opportunities (Invest together with other investors or firms)
Lead / Follow Roles (Take lead or follow-on positions in rounds)
Success stories reflect the true impact of investment. This section highlights founders’ journeys, challenges overcome, and milestones achieved, showcasing how startups create innovation, growth, and long-term value for the ecosystem.
Investor support helped Peping move from early-stage uncertainty to structured growth. Along with capital, the company received strategic guidance in team building, product refinement, and market expansion. This backing enabled Peping to build a scalable model and establish strong customer trust.
After the investment, Rymo strengthened its operations and upgraded its technology. With investor mentorship, the company refined its go-to-market strategy, improving both user acquisition and retention. The funding also allowed more experimentation, helping Rymo stand out in a competitive market.
For Intercosmos, the investment acted as a growth catalyst. The funds accelerated R&D and supported global outreach. Through the investor’s network, the company gained strategic partnerships, enhancing its credibility and enabling smoother expansion into new markets.
Chargeup used the investment to expand its infrastructure and streamline operations. With strategic guidance from the investor, the company adopted a scalable deployment model, enabling rapid growth. This support helped Chargeup establish itself as a strong and reliable player in the EV ecosystem.
Artment utilized the investor backing to strengthen its brand identity and digital presence. Along with financial support, it gained valuable business insights and creative direction, allowing it to effectively target a niche audience and achieve steady growth with a stronger market position.