I am an active investor in both public and private companies in both the US and in India.
I make private investments through the Indian Angel Network of which I am a member as well as directly. In 2007, I have invested in an on-line tutoring company based in India that is targetting the US market and in an real estate development company that is building out an integrated township in Nagpur India.
In case you are looking to raise an angel round for a company that is operating in the US-India corridor, do consider the Indian Angel Network (IAN), http://www.indianangelnetwork.com/
Started in April 2006, the Indian Angel Network is the first such network in India and already has 60+ members accross Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. In addition to money, the IAN provides access to high quality mentoring, vast networks and inputs on strategy as well as execution. The IAN members, because of their backgrounds, are better able to assess the potential and risks at the early stage.
The IAN looks at a broad spectrum for investments :
- IT products & services - High end BPO / KPO
- Retail - Biotech & Pharma
- Internet - Media & Entertainment
- Leading edge technology in telecom & embedded domains
- Any other area that excites Band members
The IAN looks at investing from USD 100,000 to about USD 1 mn, and exiting over a 3 to 5 year period through an IPO, M&A or strategic sale. The Band may consider investments over a million dollars but is likely to do so through syndication