ISB I-Venture Investment Readiness Accelerator (IRA) 2.0

• Startups at product or revenue stage seeking investment readiness support from ISB I-Venture.

About this scheme

The Investment Readiness Accelerator (IRA) 2.0 by ISB I-Venture is a structured, cohort-based accelerator program designed to help early- to growth-stage startups become fully prepared to engage with institutional investors, corporate venture capital firms, and strategic partners. The program is positioned as a bridge between founder ambition and investor conviction, focusing on strengthening investment readiness rather than providing direct capital.

IRA 2.0 runs as a virtual accelerator over approximately 100 days, guiding startups through a comprehensive investment preparation journey. The program goes beyond pitch deck refinement and addresses the core building blocks required for successful fundraising. Participating startups receive structured support to refine their investment narrative, strengthen their financial models, build robust data rooms, and develop a clear understanding of term sheets, valuations, and deal structures. The objective is to ensure founders approach fundraising with clarity, preparedness, and strategic alignment.

The accelerator includes workshops on financial modelling, market analysis, pitching techniques, and legal considerations. In addition to group learning, startups receive one-on-one mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts. Mock pitch sessions and real-time feedback from investor panels allow founders to sharpen their communication and storytelling. Networking opportunities with potential investors, banks, corporate partners, and fellow entrepreneurs further enhance visibility and access to capital networks.

The program is sector-agnostic and welcomes innovation-driven startups across fintech, healthtech, agritech, climatetech, deeptech, cybersecurity, GenAI, mobility, edtech, SaaS, and other technology-enabled domains. IRA 2.0 is particularly suited for startups actively preparing to raise Seed to Pre-Series A or Series A rounds within the next three to six months.

Who can apply

• Early to growth-stage startups with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) developed or launched
• Demonstrated traction such as revenue, pilots, users, or partnerships
• Fundraising Intent: Actively looking to raise Seed to Pre-Series A or Series A within the next 3, 6 months
• Scalable, innovation-driven product or tech-enabled service with clear problem-solution fit and defined go-to-market strategy
• Sector-agnostic including fintech, healthtech, agritech, climatetech, deeptech, cybersecurity, GenAI, mobility, edtech, SaaS, and related domains
• Registered company (India or globally)
• At least one founder must actively participate in workshops, mentorship sessions, and investor interactions and be willing to incorporate feedback

Eligible entity types: LLP, Private Limited

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