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Y-Point VC Fund

A platform for Deep Science ventures

About Y-Point

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Y-Point is a DeepTech-focused early-stage venture capital fund initiated by SINE, IIT Bombay — one of India’s most respected and long-standing technology incubators.

Over the last two decades, SINE has supported 250+ technology ventures and over 1,000 entrepreneurs, enabling the rise of category leaders such as ideaForge, Sedemac, Atomberg, and ImmunoACT. With Y-Point, we extend our role — from incubator to investor.

As an initiative of SINE, IIT Bombay, Y-Point gives founders access to a powerful, integrated ecosystem:

  • Direct links to top academic talent, IP, and spinouts
  • Support from domain experts, policymakers, and regulatory networks
  • Curated mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs and technologists
  • Warm introductions to growth-stage VCs, corporates, and GTM partners
  • Access to world-class labs and research infrastructure (including high-end prototyping and testing facilities)

Y-Point is built to de-risk deeptech and accelerate the journey from prototype to product to market.

Y-Point Advantage

Our Focus

Stage : Pre-seed to early Series A — we invest early and help ventures build strong foundations.

Sectors : We focus on DeepTech startups emerging from higher education and research institutions, in areas such as:

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AI and Advanced Computing

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Advanced Engineering & Manufacturing

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Next-gen materials

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Life Sciences & Bioengineering

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Climate and CleanTech

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Space and Defence Technologies

Why Y-Point?

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There’s a critical funding gap between lab-stage innovation and market-ready ventures — especially for deep science and engineering-led startups. Y-Point bridges this gap, backing DeepTech founders at the earliest stages and supporting them through the toughest part of the journey.

We invest in ventures where research meets real-world impact — and where commercial success demands more than capital alone.

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Meet Our Team

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Shaji Varghese

Chief Executive Officer, SINE IIT Bombay

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Saurabh Jain

Fund Manager (Y-Point)

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Saurabh Singh

Principal | Y-Point Ventures

Saurabh Singh

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If you're building a science-led venture from first principles— we’d love to connect.

Please reach out to us at Y-POINTVC@sineiitb.org