Building the Investor Connect Platform at SIIC FUEL
Facilitated curated investor connections between portfolio startups and VCs, angel networks, and institutional investors
Shivanshu Mishra
Startup Fundraising & Investments at Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre, IIT Kanpur (incubatoriitk)
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Startup Fundraising & Investments
Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre, IIT Kanpur (incubatoriitk) • 2025
Overview
Alongside the SIDBI iDEX program, Shivanshu worked on SIIC FUEL, a curated investor connect platform designed to bridge portfolio startups with private capital.
The Story
Alongside the SIDBI iDEX program, Shivanshu worked on SIIC FUEL, a curated investor connect platform designed to bridge portfolio startups with private capital.
His role involved identifying and engaging investors across the venture ecosystem, including VCs, angel networks, and institutional investors. He prepared investment materials for startups seeking private funding, including one-pagers and investment reports tailored to the expectations of different investor types.
The platform required him to understand both sides of the table: what founders needed to present credibly, and what investors were looking for in early-stage deep-tech companies. He engaged with dozens of VCs, angel networks, and institutional investors through this platform, facilitating introductions and supporting startups through the fundraising process.