New Delhi: Early-stage investment platform IAN Group has announced the appointment of Chintan Thakkar as Group CEO. In addition, Thakkar will take on the role of Senior Managing Partner of the IAN Alpha Fund, providing strategic guidance to strengthen the Group’s next phase of growth.
Chintan Thakkar Joins IAN Group Leadership
With over three decades of expertise in finance, governance, and strategic growth, Chintan Thakkar is widely recognized as a leader in India’s corporate and investment ecosystem.
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He previously served as Group CFO and Whole-time Director at Info Edge India Ltd., where he played a critical role in transforming the company from a small-cap to a large-cap entity, overseeing an 18x market capitalization growth. His tenure included driving major capital market initiatives, M&A deals, early-stage startup investments, and launching AIFs for startup funding.
Strengthening IAN Group’s Vision
Padmaja Ruparel, Co-Founder of IAN Group, said: “With the induction of Chintan, our management team comprising Rajnish Kapur, Madhav Sikka, and Sarika Saxena, is significantly strengthened. This gives us the management bandwidth to achieve our vision of investing ₹5,000 crore, spawning 500 startups, and creating 500,000 jobs.”
Over the last 19 years, IAN has pioneered angel investing in India, enabling entrepreneurs to raise anywhere between ₹50 lakhs to ₹50 crore on a single platform. The Group has expanded to launch multiple venture capital funds, offering startups not just capital but also mentoring and global market access.
Saurabh Srivastava, Founder of IAN Group, stated: “Today is a landmark day for the Group as we enter the next phase of our evolution. I have known Chintan for over 16 years. He is an exceptional professional, and his joining us will enable IAN to scale to the next level.”
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Chintan Thakkar on His New Role
Chintan Thakkar said: “IAN is one of India’s most respected names in the investment world. Its commitment to supporting innovation that addresses real problems or national strategic imperatives truly excites me. I look forward to making a significant contribution alongside the IAN Board and team.”
IAN’s investment philosophy focuses on backing startups in emerging sectors, led by exceptional founders solving real-world challenges. Over nearly two decades, IAN has consistently delivered strong investor returns, with capital returned in high double-digit multiples.
