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India Accelerator enters Saudi Arabia with $15 Mn fund for Indian startups

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India Accelerator enters Saudi Arabia with $15 Mn fund for Indian startups
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url: https://entrackr.com/snippets/india-accelerator-enters-saudi-arabia-with-15-mn-fund-for-indian-startups-10904137 Content: Seed-stage startup accelerator India Accelerator (IA) has launched its accelerator program in Saudi Arabia, backed by a dedicated $15 million fund to support Indian startups entering and scaling in the Kingdom. The initiative is supported by the National Technology Development Program’s (NTDP) Empowering Accelerators product, advancing Saudi Arabia’s growing innovation mandate under Vision 2030. The program will focus on startups across AI, Sustainability, Electric Mobility (EV), PropTech, and DeepTech—sectors closely aligned with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 priorities and NTDP’s mission to accelerate technology-led economic transformation. The first cohort, scheduled for launch in March 2026, will support 8–10 high-potential startups, providing structured market-entry support, regulatory guidance, access to local partnerships, and investor connectivity. Applications for the inaugural batch opened on December 8, 2025, and will remain open until February 28, 2026. According to IA, the partnership with NTDP establishes a strong foundation for deeper engagement across the GCC, expanding India Accelerator’s global footprint and advancing its mission to support founders beyond domestic markets.

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Expert Dojo launches $100 Mn fund, to invest $15 Mn in India by FY26

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Expert Dojo launches $100 Mn fund, to invest $15 Mn in India by FY26
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Expert Dojo, a Southern California-based early-stage venture capital and growth accelerator firm, has announced an initial investment of $15 million in Indian startups as part of its newly launched $100 million third global fund. The firm made the announcement during the Expert Dojo Investors Conclave 2025 held in Bangalore, reinforcing its commitment to supporting early-stage Indian founders through capital and cross-border growth support. According to Expert Dojo, it will deploy the $15 million in the first year to fund 20 to 25 early-stage startups across sectors such as fintech, B2B, SaaS, and AI. While sector-agnostic, the fund will focus on startups with global scalability. Founders can expect investment cheques ranging from $50,000 to $1 million, alongside access to its international mentorship and go-to-market network. Over the next 2 to 3 years, Expert Dojo plans to invest an additional $30 million in Indian startups, deepening its engagement with the country’s innovation ecosystem. Since its inception in India, Expert Dojo has invested in over 30 Indian startups through its global fund. The India portfolio includes startups such as Bhive, Cloudworx, Consuma, Mugafi, The Rollnumber, Fudr, and Doqfy, among others. Additionally, Expert Dojo has invested in over 300 startups in the US and has provided invaluable resources and guidance to entrepreneurs, helping them navigate the challenges of scaling their businesses in a competitive global market. Founded in 2018, Expert Dojo is a global early-stage startup accelerator that focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage companies with high growth potential, especially in the tech industry. It has a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with 41% of its investments going to female-founded companies—surpassing the average of other top US accelerators.

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