The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, in association with the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) and the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE), organized an enlightening Guest Lecture on “Angel Investment and VC Funding: Opportunities for Early-Stage Entrepreneurs” on Saturday, 19th July 2025.
The session was graced by Mrs. A. Nesapriya, MBA, Investment Advisor at Cholamandalam Securities Limited, Bangalore, who served as the distinguished guest speaker. With her extensive expertise in financial markets and startup funding, Mrs. Nesapriya delivered a comprehensive talk on the funding ecosystem for early-stage startups, including Angel Investors, Venture Capitalists, investor expectations, startup valuation methods, and fundraising strategies.
She emphasized the significance of market readiness, scalability, team strength, and effective communication through pitch decks when seeking investments. The session included practical examples, real-world case studies, and interactive discussions that engaged both students and faculty members.
The session proved highly beneficial for aspiring student entrepreneurs, offering valuable insights into navigating the startup investment landscape. The lecture concluded with an interactive Q&A session, during which Mrs. Nesapriya addressed various queries related to startup funding and investor networking.
The Management, Principal, and organizers appreciated the speaker for her impactful presentation and the EDC/IIC team for effectively coordinating the event. This guest lecture is part of the department’s ongoing efforts to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry engagement among engineering students. The session proved highly beneficial for aspiring student entrepreneurs, offering valuable insights into navigating the startup investment landscape. The lecture concluded with an interactive Q&A session, during which Mrs. Nesapriya addressed various queries related to startup funding and investor networking.
This one-day online Guest Lecture was organized by the Professor and Head of the Department, Dr. G. Balaji, and coordinated by Dr. S. Ramachandran, Mr. G. Deivamani, and Mr. S. Sathisakumar
Ms. S. Shobika , a third-year EEE student, introduced the chief guest, and Ms. M. Deepikasri, also a third-year EEE student, delivered a vote of thanks.
