Angel investment network · Ahmedabad
IT entrepreneurs backing startups
Ahmedabad IT Angels brings together IT company owners to fund, support, and nurture startups in India and beyond.
About AIA
Built by Ahmedabad IT company owners
AIA is an angel investment network formed by Ahmedabad IT company owners.
Founding member Utpal Vaishnav initiated Ahmedabad IT Angels and developed it with Ahmedabad IT company owners.
Their work in IT services has given AIA members significant experience working with startup products and helping them become profitable.
AIA is Ahmedabad's step toward supporting the startup ecosystem and contributing to the growth of Gujarat and India.
AIA exists to fund, support, and nurture startups in India and beyond.
Invest with us, or get funded through us.
For investors
Invest with us
Most AIA investors are IT entrepreneurs and Gujjus, if not by birth, then by karma.
Our members have built sustainable businesses by bringing together capital, people, products, and services. Many have also invested in property, stocks, and other asset classes.
With AIA, members participate in angel investment, a high-risk, high-reward asset class.
Invest in ideas you believe in
Each opportunity is assessed against financial and qualitative criteria, including the startup's financials, market size, leadership, and the relevance of its technology.
Interested in joining the Ahmedabad IT Angels network? Complete the investor form or write to invest@ahmedabaditangels.com.
Open investor formFor founders
Get funded with AIA
Fewer than 1% of pitches result in investment. AIA invests only in concepts its members believe in.
Beyond curating and raising investment mandates, AIA connects startups with the network's expertise, mentorship, and relationships. The aim is to provide practical support and cooperation to the startup community.
AIA offers startups the opportunity to raise up to ₹3 crore (USD 400,000), with a minimum investment of ₹2 lakh (USD 2,500) per investor.
The process
For founders
Send your pitch
Tell AIA about your startup, product, team, market, and funding requirement.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ahmedabad IT Angels?
Ahmedabad IT Angels is an angel investment network formed by Ahmedabad IT company owners to fund, support, and nurture startups.
How much funding can a startup raise through AIA?
AIA offers startups the opportunity to raise up to ₹3 crore (USD 400,000).
What does AIA consider when assessing an opportunity?
AIA considers financial and qualitative criteria, including the startup's financials, market size, leadership, and the relevance of its technology.
Does AIA support startups beyond funding?
Yes. AIA connects startups with its network's expertise, mentorship, and relationships.
How can I invest with AIA?
Complete the investor form or email invest@ahmedabaditangels.com.
What is the minimum investment per AIA investor?
The minimum investment is ₹2 lakh (USD 2,500) per investor.
How can a startup send its pitch?
Submit your startup details and pitch through the AIA pitch form.