The fund targets AI, SaaS, fintech, healthtech, deeptech, defense, aerospace, gaming, EVs, renewable energy, and regtech, with strong emphasis on tier II and tier III cities.
The fund will be deployed over the next 12 to 18 months to support startups working in clean energy, climate resilience, sustainable agriculture, and waste-to-value solutions.
With a minimum investment requirement of USD 150,000, the fund focuses on listed small-cap companies in India that exhibit strong fundamentals, scalable business models, and high growth potential.
The firm plans to back about 10 companies, issuing initial seed cheques ranging from USD 300,000 to USD 500,000, with significant reserves allocated for follow-on investments.
The fund plans to back 16–18 tech-driven startups at pre-seed and seed stages, focusing on exceptional founders innovating across India's digital consumer boom, China+1, GenAI, global exports, and Net Zero 2070 themes.
The portfolio will comprise 20-25 B2B startups spanning Pre-seed to Series A stages, addressing innovation gaps in areas such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical technology, specialty chemicals, agrotechnology, and nutraceuticals.
Fund II aims to invest in 25-30 startups across fintech, AI/SaaS, frontier tech, and consumer tech, offering USD 500K initial cheques while reserving 50% for follow-on investments in high-potential companies.
SamVed targets early-stage investments of USD 80K–USD 120K, with up to USD 1 million for pre-Series A, focusing on startups addressing gaps in education, healthcare, finance, and lifestyle sectors.
Pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, consumer products, and technology are just a few of the industries that the fund is well-positioned to serve.
In March 2022, Accel launched its USD 650 million seventh India-focused fund, targeting early-stage startups. The latest fund drew significant interest, with participation from 131 undisclosed investors backing regional entrepreneurship.
Zerodha plans to invest USD 10,000 to USD 100,000 in individual FOSS projects, with a total annual allocation of USD 1 million, potentially increasing the amount as fund management evolves.
Trillion Dollar Ventures, founded by Ujwal Sutaria, will invest INR 1-2 crore per startup in emerging sectors like spirituality tech, fintech, and gaming, making 10-12 annual investments from Q3 FY25.
The firm plans to support 17-20 companies, with cheque sizes ranging from USD 750K to USD 1 million for initial investments and USD 2-3 million over the lifecycle of the startups.
This fund is set to target INR 500 crore with an additional green shoe option of INR 250 crore, focusing on equity investments in residential real estate across India.
The AgriSure fund, officially named the Agri Fund for Startups and Rural Enterprises, will provide both equity and debt financing to support agripreneurs.
Velocity's new fund will support brands on major e-commerce and quick commerce platforms by enabling investments in inventory, marketing, and operations, all without diluting equity.
Rangoli India Fund and G20 Portfolio are the two new funds launched by Unifi Capital, via its subsidiary UIML in GIFT City, to expand international investment opportunities.
The fund seeks to create a diverse portfolio of "solutions for the future" and intends to invest in 40 start-ups over the course of the next three years, ranging from seed to pre-series A.
The fund intends to invest in approximately 30–40 companies, classifying investments according to criteria such as innovation, scalability, profitability, market expansion potential, and valuation.
The fund will provide much-needed financial support, mentorship, and a vast network of industry experts and investors in a variety of sectors, such as technology, healthcare, education, agriculture, and more, to companies in Tier II and III cities.