Mumbai Angels Network partners with EO Pune’s Accelerator Program

December 5, 2018:  Mumbai Angels Network (MA Network), India’s early stage investment platform,is proud to be a ‘knowledge partner’ for Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) Pune Accelerator program.        EO is a global network for entrepreneurs that supports learning and personal growth through peer-to-peer learning, creative experiences and connections to experts. Founded in 1987 by a group of young entrepreneurs, the network consists of 13,000+ leading entrepreneurs in 181 chapters across 57 countries.   The EO Accelerator program aims to empower entrepreneurs with the tools, resources, and connections they require to accelerate their businesses.  It is a unique program that encourages entrepreneurs to share experiences and knowledge in a structured way so that others can benefit from shared learning.   Through the partnership MA Network will work closely with EO Accelerator Pune in curating the list of promising startups who will have the opportunity to enroll in the 12-month program.  EO Accelerator Pune will share their expertise, knowledge, skills, and support to nurture these ambitious startups during the course of the program.  Shortlisted startups will further be eligible for the EO Care program propelling them for growth. (From Left to Right) Sajid Sundrani, Director - Investments, MA Network ;  Ashok Singh, Vice President - Investor Relations, MA Network ; Nandini Mansinghka, CEO and MD, MA Network ; Badal Saboo, EO Accelerator & EO Cares Chair, Pune ; Vikram Bhartia, EO President, Pune ; Vishal Vohra, EO GSEA Chair, Pune ; Manav Ghuwalewala, EO Learning Chair, Pune ; Vivek Shrivastav, Associate - Investor Relations, MA Network  BadalSaboo, Chairperson, EO Accelerator, Pune said, “In our continuous endeavor to share best practice and provide the much needed impetus to early stage entrepreneurs and boost the start-up ecosystem, this partnership shall play a catalytic role.”   VikramBhartiya, President, EO Pune, said, “The two partners will bring together a wealth of experience and opportunities that selected start-ups can access to grow their nascent ideas into viable businesses.”   “With this unique partnership we will be able to help entrepreneurs beyond investments.  We are thrilled to be associated with EO Pune for the program and build value in the Indian startup ecosystem, said, MA Network CEO & MD, Nandini Mansinghka.

About EO Accelerator program:  The EO Accelerator program which was founded in 2005 is a learning program for entrepreneurs who want to grow their business and join EO through direct learning, access to mentors, leaders, peers and experts and the opportunity to take control of their business. EO Accelerator aims at empowering entrepreneurs with the tools, accountability and community to aggressively grow and master their business. About EO Cares program: The EO Cares program enables leading entrepreneurs to learn and grow, thus leading to greater success in business and beyond. The Cares stands for Customers, Achievements, Recognition, Education & Social. About Mumbai Angels Network: Started in 2006, Mumbai Angels Network (The MA Network) is India’s premier investment platform focused on investments in new ventures. The MA Network is today 300+ members strong across 7 chapters (Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Goa and Pune). We have built a strong investment framework through which we showcase 60-70 highly curated investment opportunities to our member base, chosen from a funnel of 4500-5000 companies we review every year. The network now has a 125+ strong portfolio with 30+ exits. several of whom were at multiples comparable with global benchmarks in new venture investing.