Archive · 8 Aug 2025
IIMB Launches India's First PEVC Centre of Excellence
India now has its first special center to help people understand and work with private equity and venture capital.
This center, called the Tony James Centre, is located at IIMB, a well-known business school.
It's designed to bring together smart people to research new ideas and encourage teamwork in the world of investments.
The center was made possible by a donation from Mathew Cyriac, an IIMB graduate who is now a successful investor.
It's a big deal because it's helping to grow the finance industry in India by focusing on education and innovation.
IIMB launched the Tony James Centre for Private Equity and Venture Capital.
The center is India's first Centre of Excellence in PEVC.
The center aims to accelerate research, innovation, and collaboration.
It was established through a philanthropic initiative by Mathew Cyriac.
Cyriac is an IIMB alumnus and Chairman of Florintree Advisors.
- Who
- IIMB, Mathew Cyriac (alumnus and donor).
- What
- Launch of the Tony James Centre for Private Equity and Venture Capital.
- When
- Not explicitly mentioned in the article.
- Where
- IIMB in Bengaluru, India.
- Why
- To accelerate research, innovation, and collaboration in PEVC.
- Center Name
- Tony James Centre for Private Equity and Venture Capital
- Location
- IIMB, Bengaluru
- Focus
- PEVC research, innovation, and collaboration
- Donor
- Mathew Cyriac
- Cyriac's Affiliation
- Chairman – Florintree Advisors, Co-Founder – Yali Capital