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Masters' Union Ventures Secure Over Rs 100 Crore in Institutional Capital
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News18•24-09-2026, 22:45
Masters' Union Ventures Secure Over Rs 100 Crore in Institutional Capital
- •Student and alumni ventures from Masters' Union have collectively raised over Rs 100 crore in institutional capital over the past five years.
- •These ventures report a combined annual recurring revenue exceeding Rs 70 crore, with more than 50 ventures across six cohorts securing institutional funding.
- •Two ventures, Eight Network and SeedAI, have already achieved successful exits.
- •The latest data shows a significant increase in entrepreneurial pursuits, with 22% of the 2026 cohort opting for entrepreneurship, up from 7% in 2021.
- •Notable ventures include Mandrake Bio, which raised Rs 16 crore for its AI-powered gene-editing platform, and Sanyark Space, securing USD 2 million for its LEO satellite constellation.
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Student and alumni ventures from Masters' Union have raised over Rs 100 crore in institutional capital in the past five years.
According to Masters' Union's entrepreneurship report, 22 per cent of the 2026 cohort chose entrepreneurship instead of placements, rising from 7 per cent in 2021.
Mandrake Bio raised Rs 16 crore in a pre-seed round co-led by Activate and Antler India, while Sanyark Space secured USD 2 million in pre-seed funding from Avaana and AUM Ventures.
