Private equity, private credit and real-estate funds that don't employ leverage except for operating needs. The largest AIF category.
Indian Tech For The World Fund (IN/AIF2/20-21/0807) is a SEBI-registered Category II AIF managed by Pontaq Advisory Services Private Limited (or the equivalent India-incorporated entity of Pontaq). Pontaq is a cross-border innovation venture capital fund operating since 2015, investing in startups across the UK-India corridor. The UK entity is Pontaq (trading name of Anugraha Ventures Ltd, Companies House registration 09557812, regulated by the FCA). The India SEBI-registered AIF is the Indian companion vehicle. Pontaq's current emphasis is on disruptive innovation in clean and climate tech, AgriTech, HealthTech, and FinTech in India. The fund has invested in 100+ startups. The registered address — Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), Technest Incubation Facility, Cabin No. 23, 2nd Floor, Taramani, Chennai – 600113 — confirms Pontaq's deep ties with STPI (Mahesh Ramachandran serves on STPI FinBlue Governing Council). The fund's legal adviser is Nishith Desai Associates (pontaq.nda@nishithdesai.com = NDA's dedicated Pontaq email).
Mahesh Ramachandran
General Partner
Entrepreneurship demands making tough decisions when the entire world appears hazy. We help Entrepreneurs take such decisions.
Prem Barthasarathy
Managing Partner
We are Entrepreneurs; Our product is Venture Capital. Our purpose is to advance mankind through innovation.
Lopa Mishra Jana
General Partner
Technological advancements cannot be time boxed – they need timely interventions. We intervene to foster innovations that stand the test of time.
Dr. Laura Bond
General Partner
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In a corporate world, every passing year seems like a day. In a start-up world, everyday is a year. We make those seconds count.
Rachit Sharma
Principal
Emotion is not a mirror reflection of objectivity. We help founders reflect upon themselves for collective growth.
Pingnagan Pranavam
Independent IC Member
Confusion arises when there is more than one option. We help founders weigh these options to arrive at a best-fit solution.
Radhav Tandon
Senior Associate
In Start-up chess, founders need to make strategic moves to adapt to changing customer, market and regulatory requirements. We play on the founder's side to get them to make the right move.
Nikil VS Rao
Associate
A rainbow requires VIBGYOR. We help each founder paint the right color for the world.
Rahul Rajendran
Head of Digital Transformation & AI
Don't just market your startup, make it a digital experience your customers can't resist.
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Divyasree Krish
Senior Associate
In the realm of Venture Capital, my mission as a senior associate is to champion innovation for the benefit of mankind.
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