About MAN
Malabar Angel Network (MAN) is one of the most dynamic and inclusive angel investment groups in India.
Our network consists of accomplished entrepreneurs and industry leaders who have successfully built, managed, and in many cases, exited enterprises across various sectors and geographies.
We focus on investing in scalable startups that have achieved market validation and are in the early revenue generation stages. Our goal is to support ventures that address significant problems for consumers or businesses with innovative, impactful solutions.
Some of the sectors in which MAN has invested include AgriTech, Social Media Analytics, EdTech, Electronic Hardware, Urban Farming, Power Saving Solutions, and Software Analytics using Drones. However, we are sector-agnostic and prioritise startups that are highly innovative and tech enabled, demonstrating potential for significant impact and growth.
At Malabar Angel Network, we are committed to fostering innovation, supporting entrepreneurial growth, and creating wealth for first-time investors.
Origin of MAN
The Malabar Angel Network (MAN) and the Malabar Innovation Zone (MiZone) were both established in October 2018 in response to the Kerala Startup Mission’s (KSUM) initiative to boost angel investment across the state. A group of businessmen and technocrats united with a shared vision of fostering entrepreneurship and innovation throughout Kerala. MAN was created with a clear goal: to provide crucial funding, mentorship, and support to startups, while MiZone, Kerala’s first public-private incubation centre, was simultaneously launched to serve as a vital resource for startups across various sectors. Backed by KSUM, both initiatives have expanded their reach, playing a significant role in the state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Empowering Entrepreneurship
Moreover, MAN goes beyond just being a network of investors and acts as a catalyst for growth across the entire state. By working closely with incubators, accelerators, colleges, and other networks, MAN aims to build a strong support system for entrepreneurs. Additionally, by investing in various promising startups, MAN has become a key player in Kerala’s start-up landscape, committed to supporting innovation, creating opportunities, and driving economic growth throughout the state.
MAN at present
Malabar Angel Network (MAN) is a startup discovery and angel investment facilitation platform, operating as a business division of MiZone, a section 8 non-profit company. Currently, MAN has at present 100 members including experienced corporate management professionals, small and medium enterprise promoters, academicians and high-net-worth individuals in Kerala and abroad. Our aim is to include knowledgeable professionals, industrialists and domain experts as members. We are committed to mentoring and bringing to the investor table, the incubated start-ups in Mizone, through the domain expertise of its members. Our secretariat builds a deal pipeline, conducts pitch sessions regularly, and supports investor advocacy programmes, helps lead investors with due diligence and legal support. We are in the process of forming various committees to handle different areas.
Since Angel Investment is an emerging field, there is a need for greater awareness of its risks and rewards. Thus, MAN conducts regular investor education to raise awareness. Additionally, we engage with other angel networks and VCs, particularly those promoted by Kerala Start up Mission (KSUM). Periodically, MAN will host open houses with its investors to with investors to gather feedback and improve our impact. Malabar Angel Network co-invests with India’s No. 1 angel network – Indian Angel Network (IAN), Native Angel Leads of Tamil Nadu, Mumbai Angels, Infoedge Ventures, Callapina Capital, Mount Judi Ventures and several VCs.
April 5th, 2024 Virtual annual MAN members meet
Kochi & Trivandrum MAN members meet
