Investment platform Inflection Point Ventures introduces $110 million IPV International Fund for startups
Inflection Point Ventures Expands Globally with Launch of IPV International
Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), a leading Indian venture capital firm, has announced the launch of its new $110 million Category I angel fund, IPV International. The fund, registered under the GIFT City's IFSCA framework, will operate fully within the regulatory framework of the Global Infrastructure Financial Services (GIFT) City.
Vinay Bansal, Founder and CEO of IPV, stated that IPV International is set to participate in cross-border investment opportunities. To achieve this, the fund will leverage the global access provided by the GIFT City platform to invest in innovative ventures across international markets.
IPV International has secured both the fund registration certificate and the fund management entity (FME) license from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), a SEBI-equivalent unified regulator. The fund's location within the GIFT City framework offers tax efficiency and regulatory clarity.
The first close of IPV International occurred in April 2025, with the fund considering high-potential foreign startups alongside domestic opportunities. IPV International will invest in early-stage to pre-Series A funding rounds, with average ticket sizes ranging from $100,000 to $1 million.
Mitesh Shah, Co-founder of IPV, highlighted the firm's successful track record, including 50 exits from a portfolio of over 220 startups. Leveraging this experience, IPV is scaling its platform and attracting both national and international investors through IPV International.
IPV International's first investment was made in Cellivate Technologies, a deeptech startup based in Singapore. Cellivate Technologies is working on replacing fetal bovine serum with a patented, ethical, and scalable cell-based alternative.
The fund provides a highly investor-friendly environment, driven by a liberalized tax regime and simplified compliance. With its clear, flexible, and innovation-friendly framework, IFSCA attracts funds, startups, and global asset managers, positioning IPV International well to attract a global investor base, including both domestic and international participants.
Bansal also mentioned that IPV will leverage GIFT City's global access framework to invest in high-potential international businesses. IPV International is set to leverage the global access provided by the GIFT City platform to invest in innovative ventures across international markets.
In summary, IPV's expansion into the global market with IPV International is set to provide a significant boost to cross-border investment opportunities. With its strategic location, regulatory clarity, and investor-friendly environment, IPV International is poised to make a significant impact in the global startup ecosystem.
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