IIM Bangalore Unveils PEVC Research Center: An Effort to Enhance Industry-Academia Synergy
The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) has announced the launch of a groundbreaking Centre of Excellence – the Tony James Centre for Private Equity and Venture Capital (PEVC). Named in honour of Hamilton Evans "Tony" James, former President and COO of Blackstone, the Centre is India's first dedicated platform aimed at advancing research, education, innovation, and collaboration in the PEVC sectors[1][2][3][4].
The Tony James Centre is a competitive hub for advancing India’s alternative investment sector by integrating academic insights with practical industry engagement. Its goals and features include promoting rigorous and advanced research specific to the evolving PEVC landscape in India and globally[1][2][3]. The Centre offers specialized academic programs and innovative pedagogy for students and professionals entering the alternative investment space[2][3].
Industry-academia collaboration, policy discussions, and sector-focused events are also key components of the Centre's mission, aiming to address the dynamic needs of the PEVC ecosystem[1][3]. The Centre supports talent development through scholarships for IIMB’s Post Graduate Programme and Doctoral students[1][4].
Moreover, four classrooms in the Tony James Centre will be named after faculty members who significantly influenced Mathew Cyriac's educational journey[1][4]. This move honours IIMB’s academic heritage and fosters a culture of mentorship and academic excellence.
Professor Dinesh Kumar, Director in charge at IIMB, emphasized the importance of funding in driving quality research. He stated that the Centre will attract and retain world-class talent, and invest in critical resources like data and infrastructure[5]. Mathew Cyriac, Chairman of Florintree Advisors and a 1994 alumnus of IIMB's Post Graduate Programme, has provided a major endowment for the Tony James Centre, reflecting a strong commitment to responsible investing, entrepreneurship, and education[1][2][4].
The launch of the Tony James Centre is significant for the PEVC industry in India, as it may lead to increased research, education, and collaboration in the PEVC sector[6][7]. The Centre aims to position India prominently in the global PEVC ecosystem by bridging academic research with the dynamic needs of the industry[1][2][3].
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[1] Indian Institute of Management Bangalore. (2022). IIMB announces the launch of Tony James Centre for Private Equity and Venture Capital. Retrieved from https://www.iimb.ac.in/news-and-events/press-releases/iimb-announces-the-launch-of-tony-james-centre-for-private-equity-and-venture-capital
[2] Mint. (2022). IIM-Bangalore launches Tony James Centre for private equity and venture capital. Retrieved from https://www.livemint.com/industry/finance/iim-bangalore-launches-tony-james-centre-for-private-equity-and-venture-capital-11656837729608.html
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[4] Business Standard. (2022). IIM-B sets up Tony James Centre for private equity and venture capital. Retrieved from https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/iim-b-sets-up-tony-james-centre-for-private-equity-and-venture-capital-122082101062_1.html
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[7] Money Control. (2022). IIM-Bangalore launches Tony James Centre for private equity and venture capital. Retrieved from https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/iim-bangalore-launches-tony-james-centre-for-private-equity-and-venture-capital-8497231.html
- The Tony James Centre for Private Equity and Venture Capital at IIMB aims to attract investment in its rigorous research, catering to the evolving landscape of PEVC sectors globally.
- The Centre's mission includes fostering a culture of mentorship and academic excellence through scholarships and naming classrooms after influential faculty members, as part of its commitment to self-development and education.
- Open collaboration with leading industry players, policy discussions, and sector-focused events are instrumental in the Centre's goal of bridging academic research with practical industry engagement, thereby driving innovation and management in the PEVC sector.
