Anil Joshi, IITM Unicorn Frontier Fund I

Anil Joshi is the Founder and Managing Partner of Unicorn India Ventures (UIV), a Mumbai-based venture firm. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Anil Joshi

Anil Joshi is the Founder and Managing Partner of Unicorn India Ventures (UIV), a Mumbai-based venture firm, and serves as the Executive Officer and Promoter for the IITM Unicorn Frontier Fund I, a ₹600 Crore corpus collaboration with IIT Madras bridging research and commercialization. His investment thesis targets early-stage technology startups in seed and Series A rounds, focusing on capital-efficient, tech-driven models in sectors like fintech, deep tech, SaaS, drone/space tech, edtech, and robotics within India and Asia. UIV typically invests $0.5 million to $2 million per deal and often leads pre-Series A funding rounds. Notable portfolio companies are not explicitly named in available sources, though the firm has guided startups through 60+ deals with over INR 100 crore in total investments. Joshi is recognized as a pioneer of angel investing in India, having previously led operations and served as President at Mumbai Angels and Bangalore Angels. He emphasizes backing founders and their teams while supporting technology risks, reflecting a founder-centric viewpoint rather than public writing or distinctive published frameworks.

Anil Joshi at a glance

Role
Executive Officer, Promoter
Organization
IITM Unicorn Frontier Fund I
Location
Mumbai
Investor type
Individual/Angel

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Anil Joshi at IITM Unicorn Frontier Fund I (Mumbai) — sector focus: Insurtech.
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Anil Joshi is based in Mumbai.

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