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# Innovations Venture Studio

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## Posts
- [From Idea to Scale: How IVS Co-Builds Companies With Founders ](https://innovationsventure.studio/from-idea-to-scale-how-ivs-co-builds-companies-with-founders/): This piece walks through IVS’s Build, Structure, Scale approach. What a venture studio actually does. How IVS co-builds companies with founders. And why the venture studio model in India works for founders who want more than a term sheet. 
- [Why Founders Are Choosing Co-Building Over Traditional Startup Funding](https://innovationsventure.studio/why-founders-are-choosing-co-building-over-traditional-startup-funding/): Founders raising a first round today face a choice their predecessors didn't have. Co-building has moved from a niche term into a real alternative to traditional startup funding. More founders are asking which path gets them to a durable company faster. 
- [Incubator vs Accelerator vs Venture Studio: Most Indian Founders Choose the Wrong Model ](https://innovationsventure.studio/incubator-vs-accelerator-vs-venture-studio-most-indian-founders-choose-the-wrong-model/): What is the difference between an incubator vs accelerator vs venture studio? An incubator supports early ideas through mentorship, workspace, and light structure, usually for little or no equity. An accelerator runs a fixed, cohort-based sprint toward funding and demo day, in exchange for a defined equity stake. A venture studio builds the company from inception. It brings capital, a team, and operating infrastructure, for a larger and structurally different equity position. 
- [The Safest Regulatory Vehicle for Indian Family Offices and Startup Investors](https://innovationsventure.studio/the-safest-regulatory-vehicle-for-indian-family-offices-and-startup-investors/): India's family offices hold more capital than at any point in the country's history. The governance structures around that capital have not kept up.
- [INTELLIGENCE IS INFRASTRUCTURE](https://innovationsventure.studio/intelligence-is-infrastructure/): India's entrepreneurial ecosystem has matured remarkably over the past decade. Today, innovation extends far beyond technology startups to encompass manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, clean energy, agriculture, and digital infrastructure. As these sectors evolve, entrepreneurs increasingly require partners who contribute more than financial resources. They seek strategic guidance, operational expertise, governance frameworks, industry networks and long-term mentorship that help businesses navigate uncertainty while maintaining a clear vision for sustainable growth.
- [Manish Khurana: Why I Co-Built the Dharma Stack for India’s Faith Economy](https://innovationsventure.studio/manish-khurana-why-i-co-built-the-dharma-stack-for-indias-faith-economy/): By Manish Khurana, Founder & Managing Partner, Innovations Venture Studio
- [Capital, Power & Talent](https://innovationsventure.studio/capital-power-talent/): June 2026 was not defined by a single headline. Capital, policy, platform leadership and sports economics moved in the same direction at the same time.
- [How Domestic Family Offices are Changing the Indian Venture Landscape](https://innovationsventure.studio/how-indian-family-offices-are-reshaping/): A domestic family office in India is no longer just a passive observer; these entities are entering the venture ecosystem actively. Not slowly. Not tentatively. With real conviction and serious capital.
- [India’s Hard-Tech Moment Has Arrived](https://innovationsventure.studio/indias-hard-tech-moment-has-arrived/): Three Unicorns. One Month.
- [War, Oil & Capital: How Geopolitics is Reshaping Capital Flows](https://innovationsventure.studio/war-oil-capital-how-geopolitics-is-reshaping-capital-flows/): What the Iran Crisis Means for Founders and Investors in India
- [The Rise of AI-First Startups: What 2025 Will Look Like](https://innovationsventure.studio/the-rise-of-ai-first-startups-what-2025-will-look-like/): Artificial intelligence is no longer an experimental layer in startups—it has become the foundation. Designing AI-first startups as foundation allows founders to redefine how companies are built, scaled, and sustained as we move into 2025. These businesses are designed with AI at the core, enabling faster decision-making, smarter products, and exponential growth from day one.
- [Benefits and Drawbacks of Venture Studios](https://innovationsventure.studio/benefits-and-drawbacks-of-venture-studios/): Innovations Venture Studio also known as startup studios, investment studios, or venture builders represents one of the most discussed startup-building models of the decade. Venture studios systematically co-build startups from the ground up, combining capital, shared operational teams, and strategic oversight under one roof.
- [What Is a Venture Studio and How Does It Work? The Definitive Guide](https://innovationsventure.studio/what-is-a-venture-studio/): A venture studio (also known as a startup studio, venture builder, or company builder) is an organization that builds startups from scratch by combining internal idea generation, dedicated seed capital, shared technical resources, and hands-on operational teams. Unlike traditional venture capital firms that only write checks, a venture studio acts as an active institutional co-founder, building the product and scaling the company alongside founding executives.
- [Mergers and Acquisitions: How Strategic Deals Shape the Future of Business](https://innovationsventure.studio/mergers-and-acquisitions-strategic-deals/): In today's hyper-competitive and fast-evolving global economy, mergers and strategic acquisitions have become powerful instruments for transformation. Far beyond simple buyouts or takeovers, these M&A initiatives represent strategic business deals designed to accelerate growth, strengthen market positions, and unlock new opportunities. Whether it's a tech giant acquiring a startup to gain innovative capabilities or a cross-border merger bringing together global expertise, mergers and acquisitions shape how industries evolve and adapt to future demands.
- [Investing in Startups in India 2025: What You Need to Know](https://innovationsventure.studio/investing-in-startups-in-india/): If you’ve been thinking about investing in startups in India, 2025 is shaping up to be a year full of opportunity. Over the past decade, India’s startup ecosystem has grown exponentially, with innovative ventures appearing in almost every sector—from fintech and healthtech to edtech, SaaS, e-commerce, and renewable energy.
- [11 Benefits Of Mergers And Acquisitions You Need To Know](https://innovationsventure.studio/11-benefits-of-mergers-and-acquisitions-you-need-to-know/): Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become a common strategy for businesses seeking growth, diversification, or entry into new markets. These complex transactions involve the combination of two or more companies, either through a merger where the companies consolidate into one entity, or an acquisition where one company purchases another.
- [Why Venture Studio Startups are More Successful than Traditional Startups?](https://innovationsventure.studio/why-venture-studio-startups-are-more-successful-than-traditional-startups/): In the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship, the emergence of venture studios has introduced a transformative approach that sets them apart from traditional startups. Venture studios, often hailed as a beacon of innovation, are gaining traction for their unique business models and higher success rates compared to their traditional counterparts.
- [Unlock 8 Strategic Benefits of Venture Studios in 2024](https://innovationsventure.studio/unlock-8-strategic-benefits-of-venture-studios-in-2024/): The entrepreneurial spirit in Delhi is intense! Startups are popping up like fragrant chai shops on every corner, powered by a constant commitment to innovation. In this ever-changing environment, strategic models such as venture studios are proving to be game changers for aspiring entrepreneurs. Innovations Venture Studio is the driving force behind Delhi’s expanding ecosystem.

## Pages
- [Locations](https://innovationsventure.studio/locations/)
- [Venture Studio In Delhi](https://innovationsventure.studio/venture-studio-in-delhi/): Every iconic business begins with a founder who believes something can be better. Delhi is where ambitious founders come to build that future. Where policy, business, innovation, and opportunity intersect. This city has long attracted the people who challenge industries, solve real problems, and dream of building companies that create lasting impact. It's this entrepreneurial spirit that inspired Innovations Venture Studio to begin its journey here.
- [Best Venture Studio In Mumbai](https://innovationsventure.studio/best-venture-studio-in-mumbai/): Mumbai is the heart of India’s capital markets, a city where capital, institutions, enterprise, and opportunity converge. Home to the country’s leading financial institutions, investors, corporations, and a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, Mumbai plays a defining role in shaping India’s economic growth. From capital formation and financial markets to emerging businesses and innovation, the city creates a powerful environment where ideas can access capital, businesses can build strategic networks, and opportunities can translate into long-term value. This unique intersection of capital, commerce, and capability makes Mumbai a natural hub for building and scaling businesses for India’s next economic era. 
- [Best Venture Studio In Chennai](https://innovationsventure.studio/best-venture-studio-in-chennai/): Innovations Venture Studio partners with founders, corporates, and investors to build scalable ventures in Chennai's rapidly maturing technology and engineering ecosystem — combining strategy, capital, talent, and execution under one roof.
- [Newsletter](https://innovationsventure.studio/newsletter/): No Content Available
- [Articles](https://innovationsventure.studio/articles/): April 10, 2026
- [Press Release](https://innovationsventure.studio/press-release/): Stay updated with our latest announcements, partnerships, and milestones across the IVS platform.
- [Gallery](https://innovationsventure.studio/gallery/): Events & Moments
- [Blog](https://innovationsventure.studio/blog/): Explore our blog section for insights into innovation, industry trends, and stories from the world of top venture capital. Stay inspired as we share how we're shaping the future.
- [Submit Your Pitch Deck](https://innovationsventure.studio/submit-your-pitch-deck/): ⁠Submit Your pitch deck
- [Apply As Partner](https://innovationsventure.studio/apply-as-partner/): To invest in carefully curated and future-ready ‘Startup or Started-ups as an Asset Class’ opportunities
- [Our Approach](https://innovationsventure.studio/our-approach-to-venture-capital-in-india/): Our venture capital approach begins with selection discipline.
- [Companies](https://innovationsventure.studio/companies/): Outcomes are built, not funded. We partner with companies designed for long-term relevance and founders with enduring vision - focused on India, aligned with global capital.
- [Contact Us](https://innovationsventure.studio/contact-us/): We don’t partner with every investor.We partner with those who understand long-term value creation.
- [About the Founder](https://innovationsventure.studio/founders-venture-capital-in-india/): Meet The Team Manish Khurana Founder Manish Khurana is a seasoned investor and entrepreneur, known for his strategic vision in venture capital in India and private equity. As the founder of LMD2 Cap and Innovations – A Venture Studio, he actively backs and mentors high-potential startups, fostering ethical and sustainable growth.
An Executive Alumni of London Business School and an alumnus of IBS Hyderabad, Manish has built a diverse investment portfolio spanning Cricstudio, Maverick Simulation Solutions, 18 Solitaire, and GreenSapio, among others. His latest initiative, ‘Crafting Bharat: From Ideas to Impact’, in collaboration with NewsReach, aims to spotlight India’s most promising startups.
Recognized with accolades like the Economic Times ‘Young Achievers Award’ and Radio City’s ‘Venture Investor of the Year’, Manish continues to drive impactful investments across industries, including Green Finance and SMEs, strengthening the landscape of venture capital in India. Ankit Agarwal Chartered Accountant CA. Ankit Agarwal is a Practicing Chartered Accountant and a Masters in Business Administration (Finance) with an experience of more than 18 years as a Practicing Chartered Accountant.
He has a vast experience and has been a Business, Risk and Financial Consultant to many Start up businesses. He has been associated as consultant with KPMG and has act as Business Risk Consultant to many companies like Bharti Airtel, Sony India, Beetel, VIOM, PVR Cinemas, GSK (Gloxosmithkline) etc. Sumit Gupta Chartered Accountant With almost 27 years experience across banking, financial services, and private equity, Sumit has led and advised high-stakes transactions across debt, private equity, initial public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic transformations. He brings deep infrastructure sector expertise and a track record of investments spanning medical technology, defence, solar, green solutions, manufacturing, and information technology sectors. Lavang Arora Company Secretary More than 9 years of expertise in Compliance Management, Corporate Law Compliance, Due Diligence, FIPB, Venture Capital Fund, Joint Ventures, equity participation, NGOs, spearheads lot of initiatives & actively contributing to the society via her educational ventures. She is an Associate member of ICSI & worked across locations in the country. Saumya Mehrotra Chief Capital and Investor Relations Officer Saumya Mehrotra is the Chief Capital and Investor Relations Officer at Innovations Venture Studio, where she leads capital strategy, fundraising, and institutional investor partnerships across the platform and its portfolio.
With over a decade of experience across HT Media Group and the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), she brings a deep understanding how institutional capital is evaluated, structured, and deployed. She has worked closely with Limited Partners, General Partners, family offices, investment banks, and financial institutions, driving high-value relationships and complex transactions.
Known for her clarity of thought and disciplined approach to capital, Saumya aligns strategy with investor conviction and execution. At IVS, she ensures capital is not just raised, but strategically deployed to build scalable, long-term outcomes. Anand PremKumar Growth Partner - South India Seasoned banking and business operations leader with 21 years of cross-sector experience, including 16 years in retail and HNI banking and 5 years in infrastructure business leadership. Demonstrated success in managing high-value client portfolios exceeding INR 10,000 crore across liabilities and depository services, while driving relationship growth, service delivery, and business expansion in the retail wealth ecosystem.
Over the last five years, transitioned into infrastructure sector leadership with end-to-end responsibility for business and operations, including legal and Liasoning, Business,, finance oversight, marketing, stakeholder management, commercial execution, process governance, and cross-functional team leadership. Innovation Execution Get Started Now Growth
- [Platform Edge](https://innovationsventure.studio/platform-edge-startup-studio/): Built on Conviction. Structured for What Comes Next.
- [Home](https://innovationsventure.studio/): Start your startup in our Venture Studio — where ideas, innovation, and execution come together to build the next generation of successful startups.

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