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Legal & Corporate Status Disclosure

Authoritative disclosure of IVSA’s Section 8 non-profit incorporation and governance structure.

Updated September 2026

1. Purpose of this disclosure

This page is the authoritative public disclosure of the legal status and corporate structure of the Indian Venture Studio Association ("IVSA").

2. Legal status & Section 8 Incorporation

IVSA is officially registered and incorporated as a Section 8 not-for-profit company under the Companies Act, 2013, under the registered legal name IVSA-INDIAN VENTURE STUDIO ASSOCIATION.

  • Legal Entity Name: IVSA-INDIAN VENTURE STUDIO ASSOCIATION
  • Corporate Form: Section 8 Company (pursuant to Rule 20 of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014, under Section 8(1) of the Companies Act, 2013)
  • Section 8 Licence Number: 191506
  • Registrar & Jurisdiction: Registrar of Companies (CRC Manesar), Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India

3. Objects & Non-Profit Mandate

As mandated under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013:

  1. The association is established to promote entrepreneurship, standard-setting, empirical research, policy advocacy, and institutional venture building in India.
  2. All profits, income, and property of the company are applied solely toward the promotion of its non-profit objects.
  3. Payment of any dividend or bonus to its members is strictly prohibited.

4. Operational & Governance Transition

IVSA is governed by its Board of Directors and Executive Committee in accordance with its Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association, and published Bylaws.

Operational activities and brand stewardship previously administered during the pre-incorporation phase by founding partner entity Northern Catalyst Private Limited ("Northern Catalyst") have been formally transitioned to IVSA-INDIAN VENTURE STUDIO ASSOCIATION.

5. Contracting, Banking & Receipts

All formal memberships, invoices, receipts, institutional agreements, policy submissions, website operations, vendor contracts, and official communications are directly administered by IVSA-INDIAN VENTURE STUDIO ASSOCIATION.

6. Membership and Governance Rights

Membership categories, voting rights, eligibility, and participation frameworks are governed by the Articles of Association and the IVSA Bylaws. Admission to membership is subject to approval by the Board of Directors or designated Membership Committee.

7. Contact & Inquiries

Official inquiries regarding corporate status, statutory compliance, or governance may be addressed to:

  • Legal & Compliance: legal@ivsa.in
  • Secretariat: secretariat@ivsa.in
  • Registered Address: 901, 9th Floor, Vatika City Point, MG Road, Sector 25, Gurugram, Haryana 122002, India