JPIN

JPIN is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups across various sectors. The firm offers funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities to support the growth of these businesses into multiple regions. JPIN operates in the investment banking industry, primarily selling to the startup industry. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in London, England. JPIN has announced key appointments, including Parul Jain joining the advisory board and Rajiv Kapahi as the Group COO, bringing experience from Mittal Investments and Prudential, respectively. In August 2022, JPIN launched a $20 million India-focused fund to support sustainable startups. The firm has also organized sector-focused Global Investor Meets on fintech and CleanTech, aiming to raise a collective fund of $50 million. JPIN's investment philosophy focuses on identifying opportunities and providing guidance and support for VC companies, emphasizing the importance of sophisticated investors with diverse and global portfolios. The firm aims to create a strong foundation behind the businesses they work with, contributing to their success.

JPIN's investment strategy includes backing companies with significant niches in competitive markets, scalable business models, and experienced, visionary founders with exceptional execution capabilities. The firm emphasizes impact investing to accelerate multifold growth. JPIN has been associated with SMEs for over 25 years, with a combined experience of over 75 years in fundraising and investing activities. The firm operates as a sounding board, offering support services that act as success enablers, bringing a strong network of experts from across industries, and assisting in follow-on rounds of funding. JPIN invests at the early growth stage, creating valuable impact, and focuses on businesses that can generate a gross investment multiple of capital of 3x, pre-tax and expenses.

The SME sector has been contributing significantly to employment generation, innovation, exports, and inclusive growth of the economy. JPIN's investment philosophy aligns with the government's initiatives, such as the Self-reliant India (SRI) Fund scheme, which is a fund of funds with a corpus of INR 100 billion (approximately $1.3 billion) to infuse INR 500 billion (approximately $6.6 billion) in MSMEs. JPIN's focus on SMEs and its investment philosophy contribute to the socio-economic development of the country, supporting the growth and transformation of businesses across various sectors.