2020 – Achievements
1000+ startups, Rs. 2 Bn+ funding into 35 startups; 100+ global investors.
2019 – FF Grant
Won Ford Foundation grant for ecosystem development based on VE concept.
2018 – Partnerships
Partnerships were strengthened (Microsoft, Yarl Geek Challenge and other ecosystem partners).
2016 – 1st Impact Award
First Impact award by Aavishkar Frontier Fund; Won the Asia Responsibility Award in Hong Kong.
2017 – ABAF
Part of ABAF Sri Lanka program.
2015 – 1st win
Attendance of 25+ global investors; Won Asian Business Angels (ABAF) pitch in New Zealand, modeled around VE.
2014 – Indian Startup
1st Indian company (Intellocut) to win the VE; Exited in 2018.
2013 – Funding
Rs. 150 million of funding into 13 startups. IAN co-invested.
2012 – Structure
VE structure formed in partnership with Indian Angel Network (IAN).
2011 – Concept
Venture Engine (VE) conceptualized.