<div id="readability-page-1"><div id="parent_top_div"><p>India Angel Network (IAN), one of India’s earliest angel investors, is completing two decades of supporting more than 225 startups. <strong>Padmaja Rupare</strong>l, cofounder of IAN, in a telephonic interview with <em>Udisha Srivastav</em> spoke about the company’s progress and India’s opportunities and challenges in technology. Edited excerpts:<small> </small></p> <p><strong>It has been almost two decades for IAN. How has been the journey?</strong><small> </small></p> <p>We introduced the concept of angel investing and built the country’s largest horizontal, single platform for seed and early-stage investing. We have leveraged our networks in India and overseas to create impactful, scalable, and valuable companies. In the past 19 years,</p></div></div>

<p>Padmaja Ruparel, cofounder of India Angel Network (IAN), discusses the organization's 20-year journey in supporting over 225 startups. IAN pioneered angel investing in India, creating a significant platform for seed and early-stage investments. Ruparel highlights the challenges and opportunities in India's technology sector, noting a trend of Indian-origin AI and deep-tech talent moving abroad.</p>

- India Angel Network (IAN) is celebrating 20 years of supporting over 225 startups in India.  
- Co-founder Padmaja Ruparel discussed the journey of IAN, highlighting its role in introducing angel investing and creating a significant platform for seed and early-stage investments.  
- The organization has utilized its networks both domestically and internationally to foster impactful and scalable companies.  

Lot of Indian-origin AI, deep-tech talent is moving abroad: Padmaja Ruparel