IAN partners with NASSCOM
Indian Angel Network has given a special call to entrepreneurs building ventures in the SaaS, PaaS, Education and Skill Development space.
Saurabh Srivastava, Co-Founder, Indian Angel Network & NASSCOM said, "The IAN-NASSCOM partnership is exemplary as it creates a unique platform: bringing young entrepreneurs from around the country to explore raising funds from Asia's largest angel group, comprising the who's who of successful Indian entrepreneurs, many of whom have built India's entrepreneurial software industry. The partnership now leverages IAN members' strategic thinking and global networks for young start up ventures."
Som Mittal, President, NASSCOM said, "The vibrancy of technology start-ups in India will be further catalysed by the NASSCOM-IAN partnership. Our priority would be to create specific initiatives like the SaaS-PaaS focus segments, as well as enable a broader collaboration around mentorship and capability development."
Rehan yar Khan, Board Member, Indian Angel Network said, We want to provide startups the tremendous technology business expertise and C-Level connections that Indian Angel Network brings. By taking an investment from Indian Angel Network a startup can leapfrog sales by instantly obtaining introductions at the highest level to India's leading companies. They will get Board Members and Advisers who are experts at strategy and execution of technology businesses. Additionally, entrepreneurs can delight in the speed at which IAN will make the investment, allowing them to focus on building a great company fast."
Entrepreneurs will be shortlisted based on their business plans submitted to IAN at Indian Angel Network website by April 20, 2012.
The shortlisted candidates will then present their plan to IAN investors in an informal setting at Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore and Hyderabad starting early May 2012.
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