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Vipul Patel

Investor

Partner - Seed Investing at IIMA Ventures · Investments at Bharat Fund · Advisor at gradCapital

India

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

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Experience

  1. Translation EndeavorsPartnercurrent2026 — present
  2. gradCapitalAdvisorcurrent2021 — present
  3. IIMA VenturesPartner, Seed Investingcurrent2019 — present
  4. IIMA VenturesVP, Investments2016 — 2019Ahmedabad Area, India
  5. IIMA VenturesAVP, Investments2015Ahmedabad Area, India
  6. IIMA VenturesSenior Manager2013 — 2014Ahmedabad Area, India
  7. IIMA VenturesManager2012 — 2013Ahmedabad Area, India
  8. IIMA VenturesAnalyst2011 — 2012Ahmedabad Area, India
  9. Bharat Innovation FundInvestmentscurrent2018 — presentIndia
  10. Grako Online Pvt. Ltd.Operation lead2009 — 2011
  11. Adani Group (PMC Projects)Summer Trainee2008Ahmedabad Area, India
  12. Hindalco Industries LimitedGraduate Trainee Engineer2006 — 2007Dahej

Skills & more

Business Planning31Vendor Management4Negotiation7Business Development22Business Strategy27New Business Development7Product Development18Startup Due Diligence3Business Analysis6Team Management16Entrepreneurship12Competitive Analysis22
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Vipul Patel?
Partner at IIMA Ventures
Where does Vipul Patel work?
Vipul Patel is Partner - Seed Investing at IIMA Ventures.
What check size does Vipul Patel write?
Vipul Patel typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies has Vipul Patel invested in?
Investments tracked here include Rickshaw, Zesty, Zeus.
Where did Vipul Patel go to school?
Vipul Patel studied at Nirma University (MBA, Entrepreneurship, Finance); G H Patel College of Engineering & Technology (BE, Chemical Engineering).

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