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Anil Advani

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Advisory Board Member at Stanford India Policy and Economics Club (SIPEC)
📍 Palo Alto, California, United States

Anil Advani is the Founder and Managing Partner of Inventus Law, an angel investor, and a mentor specializing in early-stage startups. A Georgetown Law alumnus, he has advised over 3, 500 startups on venture financing and M&A. Colleagues and clients describe him as a knowledgeable advisor and a true partner.

He is deeply engaged with the global startup community, particularly the corridor between Silicon Valley and India. During his university years in Delhi, he was actively involved in cricket, debates, and drama, interests that reflect his dynamic approach. He advises several US-India focused strategic and academic groups.

Unique fact: Anil has been involved in nearly 500 financing and M&A transactions valued at a total of over $5 billion throughout his career.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
Advisory Board Member
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Palo Alto, California, United States
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Startup Law
As the founder of a law firm focused on startups, he advises companies from inception through financing, licensing, and acquisition.
US-India Startups
Actively involved in the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum and notes the growing presence of the Indian startup ecosystem in the Bay Area.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
Advisory Board Member
Stanford India Policy and Economics Club (SIPEC)
4-2025
Mentor and Legal Advisor to I-Venture Immersive of The Indian School of Business
DLabs at the Indian School of Business
6-2023
Licensed Lawyer
Supreme Court of the U.S.
5-2009
Founder and Managing Partner
Inventus Law
1-2020
Founding Member and Legal Advisor, Startup Connect
US-India Strategic Partnership Forum
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Education
1997 - 1998
Master of Laws (LL.M.)
Georgetown Law
1992 - 1995
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)
Delhi University
1989 - 1992
Bachelor of Commerce (with honors)
Delhi University
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