Gurugram: Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), an angel investment platform, has announced the launch of the third edition of its IPV Ideaschool accelerator program, continuing its mission to support early-stage startups. The program, which started in January 2024, is a mentorship-driven initiative designed for pre-seed to seed-stage startups to refine their ideas, develop robust business models, and secure pre-seed funding of Rs. 1 crore from IPV. The accelerator aims to transition startups from the idea stage to a minimum viable product (MVP) within just eight weeks.
Building on Past Success
After the success of Batch 1.0 and Batch 2.0, IPV Ideaschool Batch 3.0 is set to deliver another impactful experience. Selected startups will gain expert mentorship, funding opportunities, and industry connections, providing them with the necessary tools to scale and sustain their businesses.
Mitesh Shah, Co-Founder of Inflection Point Ventures, emphasized that IPV Ideaschool is committed to equipping startups with essential resources and guidance to drive innovation and create lasting impact across industries and geographies. He highlighted that the program had successfully launched six startups over the past year, and the third batch aims to continue supporting businesses that contribute to the economy and the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Notable Startups from Batch 2.0
The second batch of the program produced several promising startups, with My Pahadi Dukan, Connektra.io, and Vividobots emerging as standout performers.
My Pahadi Dukan is expanding its D2C brand, sourcing authentic Himalayan health and wellness products from over 20,000 farmers and cooperatives.
Connektra.io is enhancing its no-code AI-enabled workflow automation platform, helping enterprises reduce costs and accelerate operational efficiency.
Vividobots is pioneering robotic solutions for automating exterior building painting and cleaning, making the process faster, more efficient, and cost-effective.
Expert-Led Mentorship Panel
The program’s mentorship panel includes IPV’s leadership team, comprising Vinay Bansal, Mitesh Shah, Ankur Mittal, and Vikram Ramasubramanian, along with renowned industry experts such as Kabir Kochhar, Founder & Managing Partner, Audacity Venture Capital; Kapil Kochhar, Sales Leader, Digital Natives, Google Cloud; Anand Banka, Director – Technical Accounting Group, Barclays; and Rajiv Kochar (CFO, Pluss Advanced Technologies
Accelerating Startup Growth
With the third batch, IPV Ideaschool aims to continue fostering groundbreaking startups by offering them the mentorship, funding, and exposure needed to thrive. The accelerator remains a pivotal platform in India’s startup ecosystem, helping transform ideas into scalable, high-impact ventures.
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