IIT-M Research Park and Unicorn India Ventures | IIT-M Unicorn Frontier Fund I
◆ Fund Size
$5.7M
◆ Check Size
◆ Location
India
◆ Activity
Statusraising
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◆ Investment Thesis
The IITM Unicorn Frontier Fund-I is focused on IP-led deep tech investments, bridging the gap between academic research ('Lab Bench') and global commercialisation ('Global Boardroom'). It represents India's first strategic integration between a premier research institution (IIT Madras) and a venture capital fund (Unicorn India Ventures), aiming to engineer India as a 'Product Nation' by backing deep science innovation with institutional capital discipline and global exit capability.
◆ About IIT-M Research Park and Unicorn India Ventures
A dedicated deep-tech venture capital fund launched by IIT-M Research Park and Unicorn India Ventures targeting technology-intensive startups emerging from or supported by the IIT-M ecosystem. The fund invests in IP-led and engineering-intensive startups working in robotics, space technology, defence technology and semiconductors, with a focus on early-stage deep-tech companies at technology readiness levels (TRL) 3–4.
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◆ Team
| Name | Title | Role | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Madras Research Park | Co-launch partner | — | |
| Unicorn India Ventures | Venture capital manager | — |
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◆ FAQ
What does IIT-M Unicorn Frontier Fund I invest in?
IIT-M Unicorn Frontier Fund I invests in Defense Tech, Semiconductors, Robotics, Drones & UAV and Government & Space at the seed and series-a stages.
Which geographies does IIT-M Unicorn Frontier Fund I focus on?
IIT-M Unicorn Frontier Fund I focuses on India, and is headquartered in India.
What is IIT-M Unicorn Frontier Fund I's typical check size?
IIT-M Unicorn Frontier Fund I typically writes checks of $1M to $1.2M.