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Inflection Point Ventures (IPV) has entered into a strategic partnership with Bajaj Capital to offer startup investment opportunities to high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) through structured alternative investment products. Under the association, Bajaj Capital’s network of over 25,000 financial advisors across more than 300 offices will distribute IPV’s Category I Alternative Investment Fund (AIF). The partnership is aimed at widening access to early-stage startup investments in India through a regulated and professionally managed route. IPV has invested over INR 900 crore in more than 280 startups so far and recently reported 16 exits in FY2026 with a blended IRR of 41%.
Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), an angel investment platform focused on early-stage startups, has partnered with wealth management firm Bajaj Capital to provide structured startup investment opportunities to India’s high-net-worth individuals (HNIs). Advertisement
The partnership will allow Bajaj Capital’s network of more than 25,000 independent financial advisors across 300-plus offices to offer clients access to startup investments through IPV’s Category I Alternative Investment Fund (AIF). The move is expected to increase participation in alternative assets among investors looking beyond traditional investment products.
The companies said the association marks a wider shift in India’s wealth management sector, where startup investing is gradually becoming part of mainstream portfolio discussions rather than remaining limited to a niche investor base.
IPV, which has invested more than INR 900 crore across over 280 startups, stated that it reviewed more than 8,000 startup deals annually before selecting companies for investment. The platform also said it has built a network of over 25,000 investors over the years. In the first quarter of 2026 alone, IPV backed 16 startups. The company also announced 16 exits in FY2026, delivering a blended internal rate of return (IRR) of 41% and a money-on-money (MoM) multiple of 2.86x.
Bajaj Capital, which has been operating in the Indian wealth management sector for more than six decades, said the partnership followed months of evaluation before finalisation. The firm currently serves over four million clients and has maintained a large distribution network across the country.
Speaking on the development, Sanjiv Bajaj, Joint Chairman and Managing Director of Bajaj Capital, said the company had conducted a detailed review process before onboarding IPV for its clients. He added that he has personally been investing in startups for nearly 14 years and believes the sector offers significant long-term opportunities for investors.
The companies stated that the partnership combines IPV’s startup sourcing and evaluation capabilities with Bajaj Capital’s client advisory network. Through this structure, investors will gain access to curated early-stage investment opportunities backed by due diligence and regulated fund management processes.
Vinay Bansal, Founder of IPV, said alternative assets are increasingly becoming an important part of wealth portfolios in India. He added that partnering with a long-established financial services company like Bajaj Capital could help broaden investor participation in startup investing across the country.
Under the arrangement, startup investment opportunities from IPV’s pipeline of evaluated companies will be offered through Bajaj Capital’s advisory channels. The firms said every recommendation will pass through certified financial advisors supported by structured governance and compliance frameworks.
The development also comes at a time when interest in alternative investments, including venture capital, private equity and startup funding platforms, has been rising among affluent Indian investors. Industry participants have increasingly been focusing on regulated AIF structures to improve transparency and investor confidence in the segment.
Apart from its angel investment platform, IPV has also launched Physis Capital, a USD 50 million Category II venture capital fund focused on Pre-Series A to Series B startups. The fund has already deployed capital across multiple companies and is evaluating additional investment opportunities.
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