


India Accelerator partners with IIM Lucknow to offer angel investing certification programme
India Accelerator has partnered with the enterprise incubation centre (EIC) of Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow, to introduce a two-day Early Stage Venture Capital--Angel Investing Certification Programme.
The residential programme at IIM Lucknow EIC (Noida) campus, to be held on April 6 and 7, will aim to expand the pool of angel investors by sharing knowledge on the startup investing landscape and opportunities for wealth creation with high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), ultra-high-net worth individuals (UHNIs), chartered accountants (CAs), family offices and startup mentors, said a press release issued by India Accelerator, the first Global Accelerator Network-partnered accelerator in India.
India Accelerator was founded by Ashish Bhatia, Abhay Chawla and Mona Singh in 2017. It provides a dynamic and supportive ecosystem for entrepreneurs.
The angel investing certification programme has been designed by startup experts from India Accelerator and faculty members of IIM Lucknow. It will take a deep dive into topics including startup evaluation, investment thesis, valuation models, network and syndicates, AIFs (alternative investment funds), portfolio management, taxation, legal framework and exit strategies.
«This partnership marks a significant milestone in our mission to foster entrepreneurship, innovation and wealth creation opportunities in India,» said Arindam Mukhopadhyay, partner & head of CEP at India Accelerator. «By combining India Accelerator's expertise in nurturing startups with IIM