Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), a leading angel investing platform based in Gurugram, has launched IPV International, a $110 million (around Rs 964 crore) Category I Angel Fund registered under the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) framework at GIFT City, Gujarat. Marking a significant milestone, this fund enables IPV to extend its investment reach beyond India, targeting cross-border early-stage startups with a fresh and robust capital pool.
A New Chapter in Cross-Border Startup Funding
The fund completed its first close in April 2025, already making its debut investment in Singapore’s Cellivate Technologies, a cutting-edge deeptech startup innovating a patented, ethical, and scalable replacement to fetal bovine serum for biotech and pharmaceutical applications. This signifies IPV International’s strategic focus on transformative technologies with global impact.
With registration and licensing secured from IFSCA, IPV International operates fully within GIFT City’s flexible and investor-friendly regulatory ecosystem — a key enabler for seamless international fund management and operations.
Targeting Early to Pre-Series A Rounds with Sector-Agnostic Approach
IPV International plans to back startups mainly in early-stage to pre-Series A funding rounds, with average investment cheques ranging from $100,000 to $1 million (approximately Rs 87 lakh to Rs 8.7 crore). While the fund remains sector-agnostic, it aims to prioritise high-growth companies with strong potential across diverse industries.
Leveraging GIFT City’s Global Access Framework for Investors
The IFSCA framework at GIFT City facilitates a unique environment for both Indian and foreign investors. It provides tax efficiencies, simplified compliance, and minimal regulatory overhead, making the fund attractive to a broad base of investors including Indian residents, NRIs, OCIs, and foreign nationals.
Vinay Bansal, Founder and CEO of IPV, highlighted that, “Launching IPV International allows us to participate seamlessly in cross-border investment opportunities, while scaling beyond national borders and engaging with global startup ecosystems.”
Strengthening IPV’s Position in the Global Startup Investment Landscape
Founded in 2018, Inflection Point Ventures boasts a network of over 24,000 investors and a portfolio of more than 220 startups, with 50 successful exits. IPV has been one of India’s most active angel investors, participating in well-known startups like BharatPe, Milkbasket, BluSmart, and more.
The launch of IPV International aligns with IPV’s strategy to extend its strong investment model internationally, combining rigorous due diligence and a sector-agnostic approach to support innovations worldwide.
Future Outlook and Investment Prospects
With IPV International, the firm aims to:
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Expand its investor base across India and overseas markets
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Build a diversified global portfolio in early-stage ventures
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Leverage regulatory clarity and investor-friendly norms under GIFT City
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Provide Indian investors a streamlined channel to back international startups without typical restrictions
Mitesh Shah, Co-founder of IPV, expressed confidence that the fund’s unique structure and strategic vision will attract global Limited Partners (LPs) and deepen market reach.
Inflection Point Ventures, through IPV International, is reshaping the landscape for angel investments with a significant $110 million fund tailored for the global early-stage startup ecosystem. Powered by GIFT City’s regulatory framework and backed by a strong track record, IPV stands poised to become a major player in international startup funding—bringing Indian and global innovations closer together in an increasingly borderless venture capital era.