iAccelerate
Unleashing Opportunities for Entrepreneurs and
Angel Investors Across India
What We Do
iAccelerate empowers businesses with tailored strategies for growth and success. As a key partner of Pune Angels Network, it provides expertise in capital raising, pitch development, and market expansion.
iAccelerate is the founding platform and strategic backbone of Pune Angels Network. With a broader vision to cultivate venture ecosystems, iAccelerate operates in parallel domains of incubation, strategic acceleration, and venture enablement.
Through iAccelerate, PAN benefits from robust operational support, national outreach, and the ability to experiment with forward-looking models — such as reverse mergers, sector-specific alliances, etc
Key Services
Go-To-Market (GTM) Advisory
Growth
Advisory
Capital Raising
for Ventures
Mergers &
Acquisition Advisory
IPO
Advisory
Investor
Branding
Impact
iAccelerate has supported startups in raising significant capital while enabling transformative growth across industries.
Our Team
Leadership Team
Rahul Jain
Founder
A serial entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience, Rahul leads PAN’s strategic vision, leveraging deep expertise in venture building, fundraising, and scale execution.
CA Vishal Thakkar
Co-founder
An MSME coach and IPO specialist, Vishal anchors PAN’s investment strategy with a focus on scalable businesses and public-market readiness.
CA Vinita Puntambekar
Partner
A seasoned finance professional with over 30 years of experience across audit, advisory, and startup mentorship, driving structure and governance at PAN.
Core Team
Abhishek Raj
Head of Operations
Leads operations, compliance, and financial oversight to ensure efficient deal execution and investor engagement.
Divyansh Dwivedi
Assistant Manager – PAN Operations
Handles angel member onboarding, ecosystem partnerships, and execution of flagship programs like SheInvest and other initiatives
Priyanshu Jain
Senior Associate – Investments
Manages startup screening, investor coordination, and due diligence for active and upcoming deals.
Vansh Joshi
Associate – Deal Evaluation
Supports deal sourcing, founder interactions, and detailed evaluation of early-stage startups across verticals.
Muntaha Sabuwala
Business Analyst
Delivers analytical support for investor decks, fundraising insights, and internal strategy through data-driven research.
Vinod Gundwane
Associate – Events & Marketing
Drives planning and promotion of PAN’s curated events while amplifying brand visibility across digital and offline channels.
Advisory Board
Name
Venture Partner,
Talent Management
Provides strategic advice on team building for startups.
Name
Venture Partner,
Talent Management
Provides strategic advice on team building for startups.
Operations Team
Name
Chief Financial Officer
Oversees the financial health and compliance of the network.
Name
Marketing and
Communications Lead
Amplifies the network’s brand through storytelling and outreach.