Lead Angels, a prominent angel investment network, announced its rebranding to Lead Invest, signaling its transition into a comprehensive investment platform with a focus on India’s unlisted equity market. This transformation highlights their expanded focus on late-stage Unlisted Share investments, syndications, and next-generation startup funding, moving beyond their prior concentration on angel investments. Lead Invest is committed to bolstering transparency, credibility, and governance while offering exclusive access to high-growth Unlisted Share opportunities, allowing investors to engage with companies ahead of their public listings. Founder & CEO Sushanto Mitra emphasized their dedication to providing investors access to high-quality opportunities across various stages of startup growth, from early-stage to Unlisted Share. The rebranding introduces new verticals like Lead Invest NxtGen for institutional investments in startups, Lead Unlisted Share for access to companies preparing for public listing, and Lead Advisory for growth consulting services. The firm aims to bridge the gap between investors and high-potential startups through a data-driven investment approach, fostering strategic investment opportunities and superior returns. Lead Invest has built a network of over 500 investors and invested in approximately 100 startups across diverse sectors, reporting an internal rate of return (IRR) of about 34%.
