Meet Our Angel Investors
Abhinav Dwivedi
Founder, Falcowl Strategy
Ajoy Anand
COO, LoginRadius
Anish Chaudhary
Rice MBA | Reservoir Management
Ashu Dubey
CEO & Founder, AlhenaAI
Krishna Anisetty
Tech Leader, Amazon
Nikhil Bansal
Co-founder, Solarium Energy
Parag Goswami
CEO & Founder, CliKAI
Rakesh Soni
Founder & CEO, LoginRadius
Sanjeev Singh
Project Executive, IBM
Sharans Kabra
Product Leader, Trulioo
Abhinav Dwivedi
Founder, Falcowl Strategy
Ajoy Anand
COO, LoginRadius
Anish Chaudhary
Rice MBA | Reservoir Management
Ashu Dubey
CEO & Founder, AlhenaAI
Krishna Anisetty
Tech Leader, Amazon
Nikhil Bansal
Co-founder, Solarium Energy
Parag Goswami
CEO & Founder, CliKAI
Rakesh Soni
Founder & CEO, LoginRadius
Sanjeev Singh
Project Executive, IBM
Sharans Kabra
Product Leader, Trulioo
We're thrilled to support bold founders from IIT Dhanbad and beyond. If you're ready to propel your startup forward with early-stage funding and expert mentorship from a trusted alumni network, you've come to the right place. ISM Angels invests capital and time to help you build and scale.
How It Works
Submit your application through our online form
Initial screening by ISM Angels evaluation team
Invitation to pitch to the investor network
Follow-up meetings and due diligence for shortlisted startups
Investment decisions and onboarding
Pitch Qualification Criteria
Before pitching, ensure your startup fits our criteria:
At least one founder is an IIT Dhanbad student or alumnus.
Early-stage startup with a scalable product or service.
Demonstrated market potential and initial traction or validation.
Seeking seed or pre-Series A funding.
Open to mentorship and collaboration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can pitch to ISM Angels?
+Startups with at least one founder who is a current student or alumnus of IIT Dhanbad.
What stage of startups do you fund?
+We focus on early-stage startups, primarily seed and pre-Series A rounds.
What sectors do you invest in?
+We invest across diverse sectors as long as the startup has a scalable product or service.
How do I apply to pitch?
+Submit your startup details through the online application form on our website.
What is the pitch process like?
+After application screening, selected startups are invited to present their pitch to the ISM Angels investor network, followed by due diligence for shortlisted startups.
How long does the pitch process take?
+It typically takes a few weeks from application submission to investment decision.
What kind of support do founders receive besides funding?
+Founders get mentorship, networking opportunities, and help with future fundraising rounds from experienced IIT Dhanbad alumni.
What are the main criteria you look for in a startup?
+A strong founding team with IIT Dhanbad ties, innovative product or service, market traction or clear roadmap, and growth potential.
Is there any cost or equity requirement to pitch?
+There is no cost to pitch; equity terms are negotiated only if ISM Angels decides to invest.
Can I pitch if I'm not an IIT Dhanbad alumnus?
+ISM Angels exclusively funds startups with at least one founder who is an IIT Dhanbad student or alumnus.