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Growth Sense Venture Fund receives SEBI approval as Category 1 AIF

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YourStory · 9m ago

Growth Sense Venture Fund receives SEBI approval as Category 1 AIF

Growth Sense Venture Fund has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) as a Category-1 Angel Fund. With a corpus of Rs 100 crore, the fund primarily invests in socially or economically beneficial sectors. Growth Sense aims to support high-potential startups by providing capital, mentorship, and operational support. The firm's current portfolio includes edtech startup Klassroom, hostel booking platform Homversity, and pet service aggregator platform Petmojo. The fund is open for investment from individuals and corporations meeting certain financial criteria.

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IndiGo receives SEBI nod to launch venture capital fund

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IndiGo receives SEBI nod to launch venture capital fund

IndiGo on Tuesday announced its corporate venture capital arm, IndiGo Ventures, has received the alternative investment fund (AIF) approval from SEBI. "The fund will invest in the startups that have the potential to redefine the future of aviation and beyond, seeking pre-Series A, Series A and Series B funding," the airline said. The fund will also back consumer-facing startups.

Lemon Consultech group’s fintech firm floats maiden venture debt fund

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Lemon Consultech group’s fintech firm floats maiden venture debt fund

Lemon Consultech group's fintech firm, Veloce Fintech, has launched its first venture debt fund called Veloce Opportunities Fund. The fund aims to invest in micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that are preparing for an initial public offering (IPO). Veloce Fintech, led by Nirav Jogani, received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to operate as a Category-II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF).

SEBI lets AIFs borrow to meet drawdown gaps, issues rules for VCF migrating to AIF

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VCCircle · 1y ago

SEBI lets AIFs borrow to meet drawdown gaps, issues rules for VCF migrating to AIF

India's Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has relaxed rules for borrowing by alternative investment funds (AIFs) and for migration of venture capital funds (VCFs) to the AIF structure. AIFs can now borrow to meet temporary shortfalls in drawdown amounts or amounts called from investors, up to a certain limit. VCFs can migrate to the AIF structure until July 2025, and will be registered as a sub-category of Venture Capital Fund under Category I AIFs, with investments and units now guided by AIF regulations.

CREDAI-backed Spyre VC Fund slashes target corpus by half for proptech fund

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VCCircle · 1y ago

CREDAI-backed Spyre VC Fund slashes target corpus by half for proptech fund

CREDAI and Venture Catalysts have teamed up to launch Spyre Venture Capital Fund, a proptech-focused investment vehicle. The fund, which has received regulatory approval as a category-II alternative investment fund (AIF), aims to tap into the growing real estate market. However, the target corpus for the fund has been slashed by half due to market dynamics. The partnership is expected to drive innovation and investment in the proptech sector in India.

Ecommerce platform for farm inputs BharatAgri raises $4.3M led by Arkam Ventures, others

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IndianStartupNews · 1y ago

Ecommerce platform for farm inputs BharatAgri raises $4.3M led by Arkam Ventures, others

Indian seed and early-stage investment firm IAN Group has named Sarika Saxena as the Managing Partner for its SEBI-registered Venture Capital fund, IAN Alpha Fund. With over 25 years of industry experience and a track record in startup and early-stage investments, Saxena's appointment is expected to be instrumental in scaling companies and driving mergers and acquisitions. IAN Alpha Fund is a Rs 1,000 crore ($125 million) SEBI-registered AIF Category II VC Fund that invests in innovative startups solving real problems for India and the world.

Hyderabad Angels Fund launches Rs 150 Cr VC fund

Inshorts · 1y ago

Hyderabad Angels Fund launches Rs 150 Cr VC fund

Hyderabad Angels Fund has launched its inaugural venture capital fund, classified as a Category 1 AIF, with an initial investment pool of Rs 100 crore along with an optional additional greenshoe of Rs 50 crore. The fund will be tailored for tech and AI-driven startups prioritising scalability. It aims to invest up to Rs 5 crore each in 20 startups.

Enlighten Angel Fund rebrands to Enlighten Capital; raises Rs 100 Cr micro VC fund

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YourStory · 8m ago

Enlighten Angel Fund rebrands to Enlighten Capital; raises Rs 100 Cr micro VC fund

Enlighten Angel Fund has raised Rs 100 crore from Limited Partners (LPs) for its Fund 1 and has received SEBI approval to operate as an Alternate Investment Fund (AIF). The fund is now rebranding itself as Enlighten Capital and has also started raising funds for its Rs 100 crore greenshoe option. The fund aims to support India's emerging entrepreneurs in the sectors of emerging technologies, smart manufacturing, mobility, and fintech. Enlighten Capital is led by General Partners Koushik Shekar and Arvind Subramaniam.

HAF launches Rs 150 crore Category I AIF fund

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

HAF launches Rs 150 crore Category I AIF fund

Hyderabad Angels Fund (HAF) has launched its maiden Venture Capital Fund, a Category 1 Alternative Investment Fund (AIF), targeting Rs 150 crore. The fund aims to invest up to Rs 5 crore in 20 technology and AI-driven startups with sustainable business models and strong monetization strategies. It will primarily focus on Pre-Series A/Series A startups and provide follow-on investments to support growth. HAF has attracted investors from various sectors and plans to leverage the mentorship of Hyderabad's serial entrepreneurs and investors.

Ex-Citibank exec Gadodia plans investment fund to back IPO-bound manufacturing firms

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Ex-Citibank exec Gadodia plans investment fund to back IPO-bound manufacturing firms

Former Citibank executive Hemant Gadodia is launching an alternative investment fund that will focus on mid-sized manufacturing companies planning to go public in India. Gadodia's two-year-old investment bank is awaiting formal approval for the fund, which will be a Category-II AIF. The aim is to support IPO-bound manufacturing firms and provide them with capital for growth and expansion.

Paul Bros Consulting announces Rs 25 crore fund for women-led and early-stage startups

IndianStartupNews

IndianStartupNews · 3d ago

Paul Bros Consulting announces Rs 25 crore fund for women-led and early-stage startups

Paul Bros Consulting LLP has launched GrowUp Venture Fund, an angel fund with a target corpus of Rs 25 crore, aimed at investing in high-potential, women-led, and early-stage startups. Registered as a Category-I Alternative Investment Fund (AIF), the fund has a 25-year tenure and requires a minimum investor commitment of Rs 15 lakh. It aims to offer long-term capital and strategic guidance to innovative ventures demonstrating strong growth potential.

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