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Mithila Angel Network

Mithila Angel Network

Darbhanga, Bihar, IndiaEst. 2021

Angel investment group and incubator that backs early-stage startups in the Mithila region, with mentorship for the startups it invests in.

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MAN at a glance

Full nameMithila Angel Network
Established2021
AddressDarbhanga, Bihar, India
Programmes1 standing programme
Official websitemithilaangels.com

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Programmes they run

Standing programmes at Mithila Angel Network, separate from the funding calls above.

Seed and pre-seed investment

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Angel investment in high-risk seed and pre-seed startups, with mentorship and advisory support afterwards.

Best for: Early-stage startups, with a focus on the Mithila region

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

The group's investment programme for early-stage startups. MAN evaluates startup ideas, teams and traction, then invests in high-risk seed and pre-seed stages. Startups it backs also receive mentorship and advisory support.

What you get

  • Investment at seed or pre-seed stage through MAN's investment vehicle
  • Mentorship and advisory services
  • Business and global connections to help the startup raise further rounds of funding

Who can apply

  • Early-stage startups. The group is dedicated to the Mithila region, so its investments are aimed at startups there.

How selection works: The group reviews startup ideas, teams, traction, potential impact on the Mithila region's economy, capability, jobs and social parameters. Applications end in a yes or no decision.

How to apply: Use the "Apply for Investment" route on the website.

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Support services

Help offered alongside funding and space.

Business advisory

Advisory services for the startups the group invests in.

How to apply to Mithila Angel Network

Choosing the right route

  • The website describes one route for founders: investment at seed and pre-seed stage, with mentorship for the startups it backs.
  • Mentorship is listed as an outcome of a yes decision rather than as a separate application.

How applications work

  • Apply through the "Apply for Investment" route on the website.
  • Expect a yes or no decision after review.

What reviewers look for

  • Startup idea and team
  • Traction so far
  • Potential impact on the Mithila region's economy
  • Capability
  • Jobs the business can create
  • Social parameters

About Mithila Angel Network

Mithila Angel Network (MAN) is an angel investment group. It describes itself as an incubator cum angel investment group dedicated to the Mithila region. It evaluates early-stage startups, invests in high-risk seed and pre-seed stages, and supports the startups it backs.

Who it backs

MAN is dedicated to the Mithila region, and its evaluation looks beyond the business itself. The group assesses startup ideas, teams and traction, along with the potential impact on the Mithila region's economy, the startup's capability, jobs and social parameters.

Support after investment

Startups it invests in receive mentorship and advisory services, along with business and global connections. The stated aim is to help them establish a footing and traction for further rounds of professional funding.

How to apply

Startups apply through the "Apply for Investment" route on the website. Applications are reviewed and end in a yes or no decision. The website names mentorship, funding and seed capital among the outcomes of a yes. It does not state equity or fee terms, so ask about these early.

Investing in the network

Angel investors, angel groups and individuals can join the network to back startups from the Mithila region. Investors take part in startup pitch sessions, evaluation rounds and fund-raising rounds, and invest in selected startups through MAN's investment vehicle.

What is not stated

The website does not give a count of startups supported, and it gives no intake dates. Figures for the size of the network differ between the website and a founder interview published in 2025, so neither figure is repeated here.

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Frequently asked questions about Mithila Angel Network

What is the full form of MAN?

MAN stands for Mithila Angel Network.

What is Mithila Angel Network?

Mithila Angel Network is an incubator based in Darbhanga, Bihar.

What does Mithila Angel Network do?

Mithila Angel Network (MAN) is an angel investment group. It describes itself as an incubator cum angel investment group dedicated to the Mithila region. It evaluates early-stage startups, invests in high-risk seed and pre-seed stages, and supports the startups it backs.

Where is Mithila Angel Network located?

Mithila Angel Network is based in Darbhanga, Bihar, India.

What programs does Mithila Angel Network run?

Mithila Angel Network runs Seed and pre-seed investment.

How do I apply to Mithila Angel Network?

- The website describes one route for founders: investment at seed and pre-seed stage, with mentorship for the startups it backs. - Mentorship is listed as an outcome of a yes decision rather than as a separate application. - Apply through the "Apply for Investment" route on the website. - Expect a yes or no decision after review.

When was Mithila Angel Network founded?

Mithila Angel Network was founded in 2021. It is an incubator.