Gurugram, Jan 24: Early-stage angel investing platform Inflection Point Ventures (IPV) has launched a structured initiative to assist investors get accredited free of cost following SEBI’s guidelines. Individuals who take IPV’s membership are being facilitated through the accreditation process at no additional cost.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India requires investors to be accredited to be able to make startup investments now. Under SEBI’s framework, those looking to invest in startups are mandated to obtain accreditation from a SEBI-recognised agency like NSDL or CVL. Accreditation has now become mandatory under SEBI regulations, with 7 September set as the deadline for compliance. Upon successful completion, investors may obtain an Angel Investor Accreditation Certificate valid for a period of two or three years, based on their preference. This change is expected to impact India’s startup ecosystem significantly.
CVL, a major accreditation agency, has less than 1500 accredited investors. The existing accreditation requirements may further narrow the eligible investor base. IPV’s initiative seeks to address this challenge by enabling a smooth transition for investors, thereby supporting continuity in early-stage deal flow and minimising disruption across the broader venture capital landscape.
To support investors, IPV is providing end-to-end assistance across the accreditation process, including eligibility assessment, documentation support, verification, and coordination with SEBI-recognised agencies. As part of this initiative, individuals who take IPV’s membership are being facilitated through the accreditation process at no additional cost, subject to meeting regulatory criteria.
Commenting on the development, Vinay Bansal, Founder, IPV said,“The introduction of investor accreditation by SEBI is a major regulatory development for the early-stage investment ecosystem. This might bring in certain new considerations for investors and startups alike, but essentially, with one of the largest angel investing platforms in the country, we see it as our responsibility to support the intent of the regulation and help move our investor community through this transition smoothly.”
The initiative is aimed at ensuring continuity for long-term investors while aligning with SEBI’s evolving regulatory framework. Investors associated with IPV may reach out to their Relationship Managers for guidance, while others can access information through IPV’s official website or verified channels.