Secondaries Fund.
for Startups






For Founders
Empower Teams Without Diluting Control.
Ironclad enables structured ESOP liquidity programs that help founders:
- Enable liquidity for employees without cap table disruption
- Reduce cash burn by offering credible wealth creation signals
- Improve hiring and retention with structured liquidity programs
- Create smaller but more meaningful ESOP grants
For Employees / ESOP Holders
Monetize Your Equity Without Losing Future Upside.
We help startup employees realize the value of their equity — partially and prudently — so they can meet personal financial goals while maintaining long-term upside.
- Get partial liquidity for personal needs or tax planning
- Retain long-term upside in your company’s growth
- Gain confidence that your ESOPs hold real value
- Convert paper wealth into financial flexibility
For Investors
Venture Exposure. Diversified. Disciplined.
Ironclad Ventures gives investors access to a unique, index-style portfolio of India’s top 30–40 VC-backed startups.
Our approach blends access with diversification — small, consistent cheques across fintech, SaaS/AI, and consumer sectors.
- Ticket Size: ₹2–4 Cr per investment
- Portfolio: Fintech, Consumer, SaaS/AI
- Target IRR: 25–30%
- Institutional diligence & professional governance
Our Mission is to Protect and Grow Your Wealth — Across Public and Private Markets.
India’s First Employee Secondaries Fund
Why Choose Ironclad Ventures
Ironclad Ventures is purpose-built to unlock fair, structured, and founder-friendly ESOP liquidity for India’s most promising startup teams. Unlike traditional secondary investors, our model is designed around employees, operators, and long-term value creation, not short-term exits.
Our reputation is built on trust, clarity, and long-term relationships.
Empowering Startup Teams Through Thoughtful ESOP Liquidity.
India’s Most Trusted Partner for Employee Secondaries.
Where Employees Unlock Value and Founders Retain Control.
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With experience at Bain Capital, Boston Consulting Group, and as Founder of LifCare (acquired by PharmEasy), Krishna brings over 15 years of experience across investing and entrepreneurship. His cross-domain expertise shapes Ironclad’s unique approach to wealth management.
Krishna Killa
- Founder & Chief Investment Officer
- Long-term orientation
- Research-driven investing
- Complete alignment with clients
- Transparent communication
IronClad Ventures