The recent IPO of IKS Health marks a significant milestone for Malpani Ventures, showcasing the power of patient capital and the importance of backing resilient entrepreneurs. As we reflect on this journey, we recognize the invaluable lessons learned and the profound impact of long-term conviction in our investment strategy.

Patient Capital

It is heartening to see Malpani Ventures' first cheques translate into a significant IPO. This achievement is not just a financial success; it stands as a testament to our belief in long-term conviction. We genuinely believe our role is to support startups with a multi-decadal outlook - this enables the entrepreneurs to focus on solving big market needs rather than succumbing to short-term pressures. 

Backing the right promoter

We have witnessed how much a passionate entrepreneur can accomplish through Sachin Gupta, the founder and CEO of IKSHealth. His commitment to creating wealth by addressing significant market needs rather than engaging in rent-seeking behaviours exemplifies the qualities we seek in mission-oriented promoters. In early-stage companies that have excelled, a common pattern emerges: they are often led by mission-oriented promoters. 

Learning from Industry Leaders

Our journey with IKSHealth has been enriched by insights gained from industry luminaries. We are proud to have learned about being supportive investors from Rakesh Jhunjhunwala - Rakeshji provided debt capital to the company when it needed more money that originally budgeted to avoid additional dilution of the promoters.

We are also grateful to Manish Gupta, CIO at Solidarity for his irreplaceable role in this investment

Investing in the Future

Thanks to the IKSHealth IPO, we now have additional resources to invest in more startups at Malpani Ventures. Our commitment remains steadfast: we will continue to support resilient startups that align with our vision of solving real problems through innovative solutions. 

Our mission is to provide proprietary capital from a single family office, so as to ensure that our founders have the breathing space they need to experiment, iterate, and build the right fundamentals for their businesses