Campus Angels Network brings together accomplished entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, professionals, technologists and experienced investors who want to participate meaningfully in the growth of promising startups.
Members gain access to carefully curated investment opportunities, structured evaluation and due diligence, experienced co-investors and an active community that contributes capital, capability and connections to portfolio companies.
Access a curated pipeline of investment-ready startups sourced primarily from leading university incubators and innovation ecosystems. Opportunities undergo structured screening and evaluation before being presented to members.
Share your experience with promising founders and learn alongside accomplished investors and industry leaders. Member engagement goes beyond capital and can materially strengthen portfolio companies.
Benefit from a structured investment process covering startup evaluation, investor presentations, polling, term sheet negotiation, due diligence, documentation and post-investment engagement.
Participate in investor meetings, workshops, webinars and ecosystem events that enable meaningful interaction with entrepreneurs, investors, domain experts and industry leaders.
Receive regular portfolio updates and participate in periodic reviews, follow-on funding opportunities and strategic discussions relating to invested companies.
Gain exposure to emerging technologies, business models and sectors through startup evaluations, expert interactions, knowledge articles and portfolio engagements.
Develop practical angel-investing capability through participation in real investment opportunities, due diligence discussions, portfolio reviews and knowledge sessions.
Support the next generation of entrepreneurs by contributing capital, experience, industry knowledge and strategic connections while participating in India's innovation ecosystem.
Applications are welcomed through existing-member referrals or directly through the CAN website. We look for accomplished professionals, entrepreneurs, technologists, business leaders and investors who can contribute meaningfully to the network.
Complete the membership application with your professional background, areas of expertise and investment interests.
The CAN team will interact with you to understand your interest in angel investing, ability to participate in startup investments and potential contribution to the network.
Membership is subject to approval in accordance with CAN's membership process.
Approved members are onboarded through the Accubate platform and execute the Membership Framework Agreement governing participation, investment processes, responsibilities and commercial terms.
The annual Individual Membership fee is ₹25,000 plus applicable taxes. Eligible close family members and permitted family investment entities may join under the applicable Family Membership terms at ₹10,000 per annum plus applicable taxes.
Startup applications are screened by the CAN team against our investment criteria. Shortlisted opportunities undergo deeper business and technology evaluation with relevant domain experts and, where appropriate, site visits and detailed founder interactions.
Selected startups present to CAN members in a hybrid format. Members independently evaluate the opportunity and indicate their preliminary investment interest.
A detailed polling note is circulated to members. Where aggregate investor interest reaches the required threshold, CAN engages with the founders to negotiate the proposed investment structure, valuation and key investor rights.
Following agreement on the term sheet, CAN appoints professional partners to undertake the agreed financial and legal due diligence. Findings are shared with participating investors and material issues are discussed with the founders.
Definitive investment agreements are finalized and executed. Funds are transferred after completion of the agreed Conditions Precedent and other transaction requirements.
An investing member is nominated as Board Observer. The Board Observer and CAN team engage with the company through periodic reviews, governance oversight, mentoring, business connections and strategic inputs.
CAN supports portfolio companies in preparing for subsequent funding rounds and, where appropriate, facilitates discussions relating to follow-on investments and potential liquidity opportunities.
Campus Angels Network is built on professionalism, trust and responsible participation. Members are expected to:
Professionalism & Respect. Treat fellow members, founders, ecosystem partners and the CAN team with professionalism, courtesy and respect.
Confidentiality. Protect all non-public information received through CAN and use it only for the purpose for which it was shared.
Compliance & Accountability. Follow CAN policies, investment processes and applicable agreements, disclose relevant conflicts of interest and take independent responsibility for investment decisions.
Responsible Engagement. Engage constructively with founders and other members and uphold the reputation and interests of CAN when representing the network.
Founders share their plans, financials and technology with our members in good faith.
How each member handles that trust is what earns CAN the confidence of founders, incubators and co-investors, and what keeps the strongest opportunities coming to the network.
Questions about the code of conduct? Write to info@thecampusangels.com.
Individual Membership. Membership is granted to individuals in their personal capacity. Investments may be made through permitted family members or investment entities only in accordance with CAN's Family Membership framework and applicable documentation.
Admission. Membership is subject to CAN's approval process. Members should have the financial capacity and risk appetite appropriate for high-risk early-stage investments, and each member independently evaluates and decides whether to participate in any opportunity — and is free to decline any opportunity.
Member Expectations. Participate meaningfully in the network's investment activities, actively evaluate opportunities and participate regularly in investments that align with your interests, mentor portfolio companies where relevant, represent CAN at selected events when requested and help identify promising startups, members and relationships.
Carry Fee. A carry fee of 10% of the upside realised on exit is applicable. For investments of ₹25 lakh and above in a startup, the carry fee is reduced to 5% of the upside realised on exit.
Risk & Responsibility. Angel investments involve significant risk, including the possibility of loss of the entire investment. CAN facilitates access, evaluation and transaction processes but does not provide investment advice or guarantee outcomes. Each member remains responsible for their own investment decisions.
Termination. Membership may be discontinued in accordance with the Membership Framework Agreement, including for non-payment of fees or material breach of obligations. Membership fees already paid are non-refundable.
You may apply for membership through a referral from an existing CAN member or submit an application directly through our website. You may also write to info@thecampusangels.com — the CAN team will review your profile and contact you regarding the next steps. We seek to build a high-quality and diverse community of members who can contribute capital, experience, expertise and connections to the startups we support.