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IAS Balamurugan

Investor

Co-founder & Managing Partner at Anicut Capital

India

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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About

IAS Balamurugan, Chennai‑based, uses senior credit and structured‑finance experience from Citibank, UBS and ICICI Bank in equity investing, leading repeat rounds and backing South Indian robotics, fintech and climate‑tech founders.

Invests in

AgTechDirect to ConsumerFintechFoodTechSaaSSpace Tech

Experience

  1. Anicut Capital LLPManaging Partnercurrent2015 — presentChennai Area, India
  2. METIS FAMILY OFFICE SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITEDCo Founder2010 — 2015
  3. ICICI BANK LIMITEDHead- Global Private Clients2008 — 2010
  4. UBSDIRECTOR2007 — 2008
  5. ICICI BankDeputy General manager2004 — 2007
  6. CitibankAVP1998 — 2004

Skills & more

CFP6Wealth ManagementCertified Financial Planner22Banking99Portfolio Management94Relationship Management56

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Frequently asked questions

Who is IAS Balamurugan?
IAS Balamurugan, Chennai‑based, uses senior credit and structured‑finance experience from Citibank, UBS and ICICI Bank in equity investing, leading repeat rounds and backing South Indian robotics, fintech and climate‑tech founders.
Where does IAS Balamurugan work?
IAS Balamurugan is Co-founder & Managing Partner at Anicut Capital.
What does IAS Balamurugan invest in?
IAS Balamurugan invests in AgTech, Direct to Consumer, Fintech, FoodTech, SaaS, Space Tech.
What check size does IAS Balamurugan write?
IAS Balamurugan typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies has IAS Balamurugan invested in?
Investments tracked here include Akna Medical, Grip Invest, Uzhavarbumi.
Where did IAS Balamurugan go to school?
IAS Balamurugan studied at Madurai Kamaraj University (MBA, Finance); Thiagarajar College of Engineering (B. E, Mechanical).

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