ISFB Launches INR 25 Cr Fund to Support Student Founders

Professional education company Imarticus Learning has launched a new program to enhance undergraduate and postgraduate education in finance and business through its Imarticus School of Finance and Business (ISFB).

As part of the initiative, the company has set up a ₹25 crore venture fund with BLinC Invest to support students who want to pursue entrepreneurship while studying.

The venture fund aims to support student entrepreneurs from the start of their academic journey. It offers early-stage funding, mentorship, and operational support, enabling students to build businesses while completing their undergraduate or postgraduate studies.

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The initiative seeks to combine real-world business experience with formal education, allowing students to test ideas and gain practical experience early on.

Joy Parekh, Chief Executive Officer, Imarticus School of Finance & Business (ISFB), said, “At ISFB, our mission is to go beyond traditional education and give students a launchpad to become innovators and industry leaders. This ₹25 crore fund ensures that students don’t have to wait until graduation to build meaningful ventures; they can start creating impact while studying. Our partnership with BLinC Invest strengthens this vision by bringing expert guidance and structured capital to the student founder ecosystem.” 

Amit Ratanpal, Founder and MD, BLinC Invest, said, “India’s next wave of entrepreneurship will come from students who have the right support early in their professional journey. Through this collaboration with ISFB, we aim to nurture promising young founders with structured investment, mentorship, strategic insights, and access to a strong industry network. We believe this model will set a new benchmark for entrepreneurship-led education.”

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In addition to supporting student entrepreneurs, ISFB is expanding opportunities for those aiming to study or work abroad. The school has partnered with Ambitio, a study abroad platform, to provide students with admissions tools, GMAT, GRE, and IELTS preparation, and personalized guidance for applications to global business schools.

ISFB focuses on bridging the gap between academic learning and industry readiness. The school has trained over 7,50,000 learners and helped place more than 50000 professionals in Fortune 500 companies. Its undergraduate and postgraduate programs combine coursework with industry exposure, mentorship and hands-on learning experiences.

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