Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Chennai, India
Countries of investment
- India
Investment stages
- Seed
- Series A
Industries
- Deep Tech
- Robotics
- Space Tech
- Defense Tech
- Semiconductors
- MedTech
- Science
About
IIT Madras Deeptech Fund is an investment vehicle launched by the IIT Madras Research Park to leverage one of India’s most prestigious technical ecosystems. It bridges the gap between lab-scale innovation and market-ready products by providing funding and mentorship to campus-bred startups. The fund is a cornerstone of India’s deep-tech movement, fostering intellectual property-driven companies for the global market.
IIT Madras Deeptech Fund is an investment vehicle launched by the IIT Madras Research Park to leverage one of India’s most prestigious technical ecosystems. It bridges the gap between lab-scale innovation and market-ready products by providing funding and mentorship to campus-bred startups. The fund is a cornerstone of India’s deep-tech movement, fostering intellectual property-driven companies for the global market.
Investment Thesis
IIT Madras Deeptech Fund invests in deep technology startups emerging from academic research, focusing on semiconductors, AI, quantum computing, and other high-barrier engineering sectors.
Manager's Experience
Directed by Natarajan Malupillai and academic-operator hybrids. The team specializes in "Technology Readiness Levels" (TRL), focusing on moving lab-validated deep-tech prototypes into global commercial markets through the IITM ecosystem.
Team
Prof. V. Kamakoti - Director (IITM)
Natarajan “Nat” Malupillai - CEO (IITM Research Park)
Bhaskar Majumdar - Managing Partner (Unicorn India)
Portfolio
Agnikul Cosmos
Mindgrove Technologies
Unbox Robotics
Akasha
Planys Technologies