Runway Angel Investment
A programme by UPES
Angel and seed investment for selected AI-native startups, in batches Runway calls pitch rounds.
At a glance
| Best for | AI-native startups with a working prototype, MVP or early traction |
|---|---|
| Stage | Prototype – MVP |
About Runway Angel Investment
Runway's angel track backs selected AI-native startups with seed capital. Runway says it looks for AI at the core of the product, a working prototype, an MVP or early traction, and a founding team with technical depth in AI and machine learning.
What you get
- Seed or angel investment into selected startups
- Access to UPES AI research, compute infrastructure and industry connections
- Milestone-based terms in a term sheet, for selected startups
Who can apply
- AI-native startups, where machine learning is central to the product
- A registered Indian company (private limited or LLP), or one willing to register
- A clear problem statement with an addressable market
- A commitment to transparent, milestone-based progress reporting
How selection works: Applications go to screening by an investment committee, which looks at AI depth, market potential and team strength. Shortlisted startups present to a panel in a deep dive, and selected startups receive a term sheet.
How to apply: Submit your pitch deck, product demo and founding team details on the angel investment page at runwayincubator.com/angel-investment.