Choose an angel network by the businesses its members invest in: stage, sector, cheque size and geography. Begin with your next milestone and the evidence behind it, then approach the networks that match.
This page lists the long-established networks and platforms in India, plus a few respected ones abroad. Read the short guide first, so you approach the right people with the right story.
Is angel money right for you?
An angel invests personal money in an early company, usually in return for shares or a convertible instrument. A network pools many angels, screens startups and runs pitch sessions.
Angel money suits a business with a big opportunity and early proof that customers want it. For working capital or equipment, a loan or customer advances may serve you better. Selling shares solves a different problem from bridging an invoice.
A simple example: ₹25 lakh invested at a ₹2.5 crore post-money valuation buys 10% of the company. Convertible notes and SAFEs work differently, so read their cap, discount and conversion terms.
Build a small investor list you can explain
Start with ten relevant investors rather than a spreadsheet of thousands. For each, record the sector and stage they publish, a recent relevant investment, the cheque range if disclosed, and the person who reviews opportunities.
Make the first note forwardable
We build [product] for [buyer]. We have [specific evidence]. We are raising [amount] to reach [milestone]. Your investment in [relevant company or theme] is why I thought this could fit. Could you point me to the right person to review a short note?
Use the investor introduction guide to turn this into a complete note. Send only accurate evidence; a relevant reason and a clear milestone do more work than a longer adjective-filled pitch.
Angel networks and platforms in India
Indian Angel Network
An angel network with a published startup submission route and investor community.
- Based in
- India (New Delhi), with chapters in other cities
- What you get
- Angel investment from a large network of experienced investors, with a related fund
- Best for
- Early-stage startups across sectors
- Official links
- indianangelnetwork.com
Mumbai Angels
An India-focused angel investment platform; check its current investment process.
- Based in
- India (Mumbai)
- What you get
- Angel investment through member angels, plus a syndication platform
- Best for
- Early-stage startups across sectors
- Official links
- mumbaiangels.com
The Chennai Angels
A long-running network with a strong South Indian base.
- Based in
- India (Chennai)
- What you get
- Angel investment from a member network
- Best for
- Early-stage startups, especially in South India
- Official links
- thechennaiangels.com
Hyderabad Angels
An established network in Hyderabad’s startup ecosystem.
- Based in
- India (Hyderabad)
- What you get
- Angel investment from a member network
- Best for
- Early-stage startups, especially in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
- Official links
- hyderabadangels.in
LetsVenture
One of India’s first online fundraising platforms for startups and angels.
- Based in
- India (Bengaluru)
- What you get
- Online platform where startups raise from angels and syndicates
- Best for
- Founders who want to reach many angels online
- Official links
- letsventure.com
Venture Catalysts
An integrated incubator and angel platform with a large investor network.
- Based in
- India (Mumbai), with a national network
- What you get
- Angel and early-stage investment with an incubation model
- Best for
- Early-stage consumer and tech startups
- Official links
- venturecatalysts.in
Inflection Point Ventures
Brings many senior professionals together as angel investors.
- Based in
- India (Gurugram)
- What you get
- Angel investment from a large network of CXO-level investors
- Best for
- Early-stage startups across sectors
- Official links
- ipventures.in
100X.VC
Pioneered the iSAFE in India and invests in batches of early startups.
- Based in
- India (Mumbai)
- What you get
- Early-stage investment through an iSAFE instrument; review conversion, dilution and investor rights in the actual agreement
- Best for
- Very early startups ready for a first institutional cheque
- Official links
- 100x.vc
Respected networks abroad
Keiretsu Forum
An international angel network organised through regional chapters.
- Based in
- USA (founded in California), with chapters worldwide
- What you get
- Angel investment through regional chapters
- Best for
- Startups raising in the US or Europe
- Official links
- www.keiretsuforum.com
Golden Seeds
Invests specifically in companies with women in leadership.
- Based in
- USA (New York)
- What you get
- Angel investment in women-led companies
- Best for
- Women-led startups raising in the US
- Official links
- goldenseeds.com
Tech Coast Angels
A US angel investment organisation; check the current chapter and application criteria.
- Based in
- USA (Southern California)
- What you get
- Angel investment from a large regional network
- Best for
- Startups raising in the US
- Official links
- techcoastangels.com
Before you pitch an angel network
- Write the milestone the money will reach, and the evidence you have so far.
- Check fit: sector, stage, cheque size and whether they’re investing now.
- Prepare a forwardable note before the deck (see the investor introduction note guide).
- Understand the instrument: equity, convertible note or SAFE, and what each means for ownership.
- Ask about fees. Some platforms charge startups; know the cost before you apply.
Questions you may have
Do angel networks charge startups a fee?
Some do, for screening, events or platform listing; others don’t. Ask before you apply and compare it with the value.
How much do angels usually invest in India?
It varies widely by investor and network. Focus on the amount your next milestone needs, then find investors whose cheque size fits.
Is Kapil Gaud an angel investor?
No. Kapil helps founders find investors who back businesses like theirs and prepare the story they tell. Because he isn’t investing, he stays on the founder’s side of the table.
Want help finding the right angels?
Tell me what you are building, your evidence so far and the milestone you need to fund. I can help you work through investor fit and how to approach the conversation.
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Sources and review: programme links lead to the provider or official authority. Eligibility and application timing are shown with each route; use the dated information for your shortlist and the linked current terms before applying.