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Wholesale Investor and CapitalHQ Sign Exclusive Master Licence with inQ Innovation Global to Provide Access to India’s High-Growth Startup Market
- Published May 30, 2025 12:20AM UTC
- Publisher Wholesale Investor
- Categories Capital Insights, Company Updates, Landing, Trending
Partnership Empowers Global Ecosystem with Direct Access to India’s High-Growth Ventures and Capital, While Expanding Deal Flow for Wholesale Investors’ 45,000-Strong Network.
Sydney / Bangalore / Doha – 30 May 2025 – Wholesale Investor (WI) and its capital-raising platform CapitalHQ today announced a three-year exclusive Master Licence agreement with inQ Innovation Pvt Ltd. The partnership gives inQ the rights to utilise CapitalHQ’s technology, training and conference programmes throughout India, to streamline fundraising for Indian startups and provide WI’s global investors with structured access to one of the world’s fastest-growing innovation ecosystems.
This partnership aligns strategically with India’s 2030 Vision, which emphasises innovation, technology, and economic growth. The agreement leverages the vast potential of the Indian market and offers a significant opportunity to contribute to the vision’s goals by facilitating capital flow and fostering entrepreneurship.
Furthermore, it offers Australian and international companies within the Wholesale Investor network a trusted and supported pathway to explore capital, strategic partnerships, and market entry within the dynamic Indian and Qatari economies.
“Partnering with inQ is a pivotal moment. We are embedding CapitalHQ’s intelligent deal-room technology, our world-class conference capabilities, and our extensive investor network directly inside these vibrant markets via a trusted local expert,” said Steve Torso, Founder and Managing Director, Wholesale Investor & CapitalHQ. “This isn’t just about market entry; it’s about creating a superhighway for opportunity. For our global ecosystem of companies and fund managers, it means direct access to Indian and Qatari (Middle-East) capital and growth. For entrepreneurs planning their next strategic move, including exits, it opens up a significantly broader horizon of potential partners and acquirers. We are creating new layers of value for everyone involved.”
“CapitalHQ delivers the structured engagement and sophisticated ecosystem tools that the Indian and Qatari (Middle-East) markets need to attract international investors and truly showcase their burgeoning innovation,” added Irfan Malik, CEO, inQ Innovation Global. “We are incredibly excited to empower Government Innovation Programs and local startups to scale to new heights, while simultaneously opening a rich pipeline of India-sourced opportunities to Wholesale Investor’s global network. This synergy will be a catalyst for substantial growth”.
Key Pillars of the Partnership:
- Exclusive Territory: inQ will exclusively operate and expand CapitalHQ’s offerings across India and Qatar for an initial three-year term.
- Flagship “Emergence” & “Venture & Capital” Conferences in India: The inaugural 2-day event, designed to unite the Indian and Global Innovation ecosystems, is scheduled for November 2025.
- Dedicated India & Qatar Portal on CapitalHQ: Featuring smart deal rooms, AI-powered investor matchmaking, and real-time engagement analytics, tailored for local founders and market dynamics.
- Global Showcase Opportunities: Indian and Qatari (Middle-east) cohorts will gain direct access to feature at WI’s prestigious international events in Singapore, London, Australia, and Dubai, dramatically expanding their capital-raising options and global partnership networks.
- Enhanced M&A and Exit Pathways: Increased cross-border deal flow and a wider network of strategic investors and corporate acquirers will provide enhanced opportunities for businesses considering M&A or exit strategies.
About Wholesale Investor & CapitalHQ:
Wholesale Investor is Asia-Pacific’s leading private investment platform, connecting more than 45,000 high-net-worth, family-office, and professional investors with curated growth-stage companies, pre-IPO opportunities, and alternative assets. CapitalHQ, its AI-powered operating system for capital raising, provides intelligent deal rooms, sophisticated investor matchmaking, engagement analytics, and integrated conference software to streamline private market transactions and ecosystem management.
About inQ Innovation Global:
inQ Innovation Global is a Sydney, Australia Head-quartered venture builder and ecosystem catalyst with regional offices in Bangalore /Kochi in India and Doha / Dubai in the Middle-East region, dedicated to supporting startups through comprehensive accelerator /scale-up programs, corporate innovation initiatives, market entry & launch advisory, capital raise support and unparalleled access to global networks of mentors, investors, and industry experts across India, the middle-east and beyond.
Learn More & Get Involved:
Wholesale Investor and inQ Innovation Global invite interested companies, investors, and potential partners to discover how this transformative alliance can benefit them.
Media Contacts:
Wholesale Investor – [email protected] | +61 416820001
inQ Innovation Global – [email protected] | +61 434606329
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