IIT Madras IIT Madras Research Park Unicorn India Ventures

Leadership & Origins

The Inventors (IIT Madras & IITMRP)

India's #1 Innovation Hub

IIT Madras is the undisputed leader in India's deep tech ecosystem. Its Incubation Cell has supported 500+ startups valued at over ₹50,000 Crores ($6 Billion).

Role: Providing the Science, Patents, and Technical Validation.

The Investors (Unicorn India Ventures)

Pioneering Deep Tech Capital

Started in 2016, UIV is an award-winning early-stage VC fund with a track record of identifying category creators. With deep engineering DNA, UIV has managed 3 successful funds with top-decile performance.

Role: Providing Capital Discipline, GTM Strategy, and Exits.

Board of Trustees

Bhaskar Majumdar
Bhaskar Majumdar

Managing Partner, UIV

35+ years in Media & VC (Zee, Times of India).

Dr. R. Ramaraj
Dr. R. Ramaraj

Chairman, IITM Incubation Cell

Co-Founder of Sify.

Ratun Lahiri
Ratun Lahiri

Senior Advisor, UIV

25+ years in global tech consulting.

Investment Committee

Anil Joshi
Anil Joshi

Managing Partner, UIV

Pioneer of angel investing in India (Mumbai Angels).

Nat Malupillai
Nat Malupillai

Group CEO, IIT Madras Research Park

Leading Deep Tech incubation.

Kishore Kanakamedala
Kishore Kanakamedala

Venture Partner

IITM Alumnus. 30+ years scaling product at Meta, Google, & Stripe.

Kishore Kanakamedala
Santanu Paul

Investment Committee Member

IITM alumnus, global tech entrepreneur, on the board of national financial institutions.