Tony James Centre for Private Equity and Venture Capital backed by alumnus Mathew Cyriac aims to drive innovation, research, and talent in India’s PEVC ecosystem
IIM Bangalore has launched India’s first Centre of Excellence dedicated to private equity and venture capital (PEVC), named the Tony James Centre for Private Equity and Venture Capital. The initiative has been made possible through a landmark endowment by IIMB alumnus and finance leader Mathew Cyriac, Chairman of Florintree Advisors.
The Centre is named in honour of Hamilton "Tony" James, former President and Executive Vice Chairman of global investment firm Blackstone. The Tony James Centre will serve as a national platform for cutting-edge research, talent development, policy dialogue, and academic-industry collaboration in the alternative investments sector.
Key Highlights:
First Centre of Excellence for PEVC in India.
Supported by one of the largest individual alumni contributions in IIMB’s history.
Includes naming of four legacy classrooms, student scholarships, and faculty honours.
Aims to drive capital access, entrepreneurship, and policy reform through research.
Vision for the PEVC Landscape
The Centre was envisioned during IIMB’s golden jubilee celebrations, aiming to strengthen India’s footprint in global private capital. Prof. Thampy, who holds the Florintree Chair in PEVC, said the Centre would contribute to developing high-quality talent to meet India's growing demand for PEVC expertise.
Center sponsor Mathew Cyriac emphasized the need for sophisticated capital models tailored to India’s economic reality. He stated, “It is vital to build something of global repute and support the PEVC ecosystem with structured academic and practical engagement.”
Four finance faculty members — Late Prof. Prakash Apte, Prof. Prasanna Chandra, Prof. S. Sundararajan, and Prof. George Varughese — were honoured with classrooms named after them. Prof. Varughese noted the Centre’s significance in producing not just intellectuals but socially conscious leaders.
The Tony James Centre will serve as a research and knowledge hub, publishing white papers, offering executive education, fostering policy conversations, and hosting global finance experts. It aims to be a catalyst for India's transformation into a hub for innovative and inclusive capital models.
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Post Graduate Programme or PGP offered by IIM Bangalore is a two-year full-time residential course. Candidates pursuing PGP from IIM Bangalore are awarded an MBA degree. The programme lasts for six trimesters, spread over two years, with a summer project inclusive.
The course is offered in two specialisations, namely General and Business Analytics. The duration of the course is spread over six trimesters across two years, with a summer project intermediary.
The PGP students of IIM Bangalore are required to earn a minimum of 45 credits and a maximum of 51 credits in elective courses over three terms in their second year. The electives cover a wide array of topics. Mentioned below is a sample list of the electives offered here:
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