Who we are

James and Vibhav met at INSEAD and immediately bonded over their interest in supporting early-stage startups. They started INSEAD Invest to provide better access to capital for INSEAD-led companies and improved deal flow for INSEAD angel investors.

James Saulsky '23D

James has 9 years of operating experience across FinTech, AI, and CPG and additional experience as a Venture Associate at MBA Ventures. Prior to INSEAD, he founded the world's largest music photography marketplace.

Vibhav Parikh '23D

Vibhav is a VC professional and angel investor with additional operating experience in B2B SaaS across strategy, finance, and operations. When he isn't diving in with early-stage startups, you can find Vibhav fully underwater pursuing his love of scuba diving.

Our mission

Support and grow INSEAD's entrepreneurial ecosystem by empowering INSEAD angel investors (60+ countries) to discover and access exclusive deals, fostering collaboration, and fuel the success of INSEAD founders.

Our vision

To become the leading platform where angel investors connect with promising startups—unlocking previously inaccessible opportunities and revolutionizing the way INSEAD early-stage ventures are funded. If the next INSEAD unicorn is discovered and funded here, we know we're on the right track.