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Investor DirectoryCompiled by Villgro Innovations Foundation3rd Floor, IIT Madras Research Park Building, Kanagam Road, Taramani, Chennai - 600113.Date: 29 June 2010
Preface
This Investor Directory caters to the need of those entrepreneurs who are looking forward to raise money for their ventures in the field of Agriculture and allied sectors. The scope of Agriculture and allied sectors for this Directory includes: Horticulture and its allied sectors (including fruits and vegetables, flowers, plantation crops, spices, aromatic and medicinal plants); biotechnology, fisheries sector; animal husbandry and livestock; and sericulture.Here emphasis has been laid on listing those funding options which caters to the needs of start-ups and growing businesses in this field. Some schemes or organizations which are sector agnostic have also been included for the benefit of the entrepreneur. The financial requirements for particular aspects of business like marketing or promotion, working capital etc have only been briefly profiled in the Annexure of the Directory. Moreover for the convenience of readers this Directory has been divided into three main sections: Venture Funds and Angel Investors
Bank schemes
Central and State Government schemesA brief of what comprises Venture Funds, Bank and Government Schemes has been presented in the beginning of each section. Lastly this is a non-exhaustive and purely indicative list, primarily sourced from the internet. Definitely there are other entities offering similar services and we welcome their inclusion in this list. All such requests may kindly be sent to info@villgro.org.List of Abbreviations
ACS Apex Committee of SBIRI
AFC Assam Financial Corporation
AIG American International Group
ANTS Advanced Networks and Telecommunications Systems
APEDA Agricultural and Processed food products export development authority
APIDCAndhra Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation
APIDC Andhra Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation
APSFCAndhra Pradesh State Financial Corporation
BAP Business Acceleration Program
BoPBase of the Pyramid
BPLR Benchmark Prime Lending Rate
BPO Business Process Outsourcing
BRCBusiness Resilience Consortium
BYST Bharatiya Yuva Shakti Trust
CCPSCompulsorily Convertible Preference Shares
CGS Credit Guarantee Scheme
CGTMSE Credit Guarantee Fund Trust For Micro and Small Enterprises
CGTSICredit Guaranteed Fund Scheme for Small Industries
CIIE Centre for Innovation, Incubation, and Entrepreneurship
CSIRCouncil of Scientific and Industrial Research
CVCFL Canbank Venture Capital Fund Ltd
DBTDepartment of Biotechnology
DDMDistrict Development Manager
DGDirector General
DIC District Industries Centre
DRIDirectorate of Revenue Intelligence
DRS DRS Dilip Road Lines
DSIRDepartment of Scientific and Industrial Research
DST Department of Science and Technology
EPABX Electronic Private Automatic Branch Exchange
FBIUnited States Federal Bureau of Investigation
FDIForeign Direct Investment
FI Financial Institutions
FMCGFast moving consumer goods
FRRFloating Reference Rate
GIANGrassroots Innovation Augmentation Network
GVFLGujarat Venture Finance Limited
HBCFDC Haryana Backward Classes Finance and Development
HGTHome Grown Technology
ICTInformation and Communication Technologies
IDBIIndustrial Development Bank of India
IDFCInfrastructure Development Finance Company
IFCInternational Finance Corporation
IFMRInstitute for Financial Management and Research
IIMIndian Institute of Management
IIMAIndian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
IIML Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
IIT Indian Institute of Technology
IL & FSInfrastructure Leasing & Financial Services
INGInternational Netherlands Group
ISOInternational Organization for Standardization
IT Information Technology
ITES Information Technology Enabled Services
IVFAIndian value fund advisors
JLGJoint Liability Groups
KFCKerala Financial Corporation
KITVENKarnataka Information Venture Technology Fund
KPEGKotak Private Equity Group
KSEBKerala State Electricity Board
KSFC Karnataka State Financial Corporation
KYC Know Your client/Customer
M&AMergers and Acquisitions
MoUMemorandum of Understanding
MSME Micro and Small Enterprises
MVIFMicro Venture Innovation Fund
NABARDNational Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
NBCFDC National Backward Classes Finance and Development
NCT National Capital Territory of Delhi
NEDFINorth Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd.
NEFNetwork Enterprises Fund
NGO Non Governmental Organization
NIFNational Innovation Fund
NMITLI New Millennium Indian technology leadership Initiative
NPANon-Performing Assets
OBCOriental Bank of Commerce
OCCPSOptionally Convertible Cumulative Preferential Shares
OCD Optionally Convertible Debentures
PAN Permanent Account Number
PATSERProgramme Aimed at Technological Self Reliance
R&DResearch and Development
RBI Reserve Bank of India
RBTCICICI Banks Long Term Loan
RCS Registrar Co-operative Society
ROCRegistrar of Companies
RVCF Rajasthan Venture Capital Fund
SaaSSoftware-as-a-Service
SBIRI Small business Innovation research Initiative
SEAFSmall Enterprise Assistance Funds
SEBI Securities and Exchange Board of India
SHG Self Help Group
SICOM The State Industrial and Investment Corporation of Maharashtra
SIDBISmall Industries Development Bank of India
SMASBIRI Management Agency
SME Small and Medium-sized enterprises
SRTOSmall Road Transport Operators
SSI Small Scale Industries
SSSBESmall Scale Service Business Enterprises
TARA Technology and Action for Rural Advancement
TDDP Technology development and demonstration program
TePP Technopreneur Promotion Programme
TiE The Indus Entrepreneurs
TIFACTechnology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council
TPDU DSIRs Technology Promotion, Development and Utilization Programme
TQMtotal quality management
TSGFTVS Shriram Growth Fund
USAID United States Agency for International Development
USD United States Dollar
VAS Value Added Services
VC Venture Capital
Table of Contents2Brief of Venture Funds & Angel Networks
3List of Venture Funds
31.Aavishkaar India Micro Venture Capital Fund
42.Acumen Fund India
63.Ambit Pragma
74.Avigo Capital
95.Beacon India Private Equity Fund
106.Bessemer Venture Partners
127.Canbank Venture Fund
138.Canbank Venture Fund
159.Elevar Equity Advisors Pvt Ltd
1710.Ennovent
1911.Epiphany Ventures
2012.Footprint ventures
2113.Gujarat Venture Finance Limited
2314.IDFC Private Equity
2415.IFCI Venture Capital Funds Ltd
2616.IFMR Ventures
2817.IL & FS Investment Managers Limited
2918.India Co Ventures Limited
3119.India Value Fund
3320.IndoUS Venture Partners
3521.International Finance Corporation
3722.Kotak Private Equity
3823.Morpheus venture partners
4024.Nadathur Holdings and Investment Ltd
4125.NexusVentures
4326.Nine River Capital
4427.Rabo Equity Advisors
4628.Rajasthan Venture Capital Fund
4729.SEAF
4930.Seed Fund
5031.SICOM Limited
5232.SIDBI Venture Capital Ltd
5433.Song Advisors
5534.Subhkam Ventures
5635.Summit Partners
5836.The Indus Entrepreneurs
5937.TVS Capital
6138.UnLtd India
6339.UTI Ventures
6440.Ventureast
6541.Yes Bank
6742.Angel Networks
67a)Mumbai Angel Network
69b)Indian Angel Network
72List of Incubators
7243.Centre For Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship
7344.Technopreneur Promotion Programme
7545.Technology Business Incubators
9746.Villgro Innovations Foundation
100Brief of Bank Schemes
101List of Bank Schemes
10147.Andhra bank
10248.Bank of India
10449.Bank of Maharashtra
10550.Canara Bank
10651.Haryana State Cooperative Bank Ltd
10752.ICICI Bank
10953.Indian Bank
11054.Indian Overseas Bank
11155.ING Vysya Bank
11256.NABARD
11457.Punjab National Bank
11658.Small Industrial Development bank of India
11759.South India Bank
11860.State Bank of India
12161.Syndicate Bank
12462.Vijaya Bank
127Brief of Government Schemes
128List of Government Schemes
12863.Agricultural and Processed food products export development authority (APEDA)
12964.Andhra Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation
13165.Andhra Pradesh State Government
13366.Andhra State Financial Corporation
13467.Assam Financial Corporation
13568.Bihar State Credit and Investment Corporation Ltd
13669.Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
13870.Credit Guarantee Fund Trust For Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE)
14071.Delhi Financial Corporation
14272.Department of Bio Technology
14473.Department of Scientific and Industrial Research
14674.Haryana Financial Corporation
14775.Himachal Pradesh State department
14876.Karnataka State Financial Corporation
14977.Kerala Financial Corporation
15178.National Innovation Foundation
15379.North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd
15480.Orissa State Financial Corporation
15681.Punjab Financial Corporation
15782.Small Farmers Agri Business Consortium
15983.Tamil Nadu Industrial Investment Corporation Limited
16084.Technology Development Board
164Annexure Activity based finance
165Note for Readers
Section - IVenture Funds and Angel NetworksBrief of Venture Funds & Angel NetworksVenture funds in layman terms are a pooled investment that uses the money from third-party investors, such as investment banks or wealthy investors, to invest in business projects. They are usually sought for businesses that carry greater risk. Moreover it is also a useful source when businesses are unwilling/ incapacitated to pay the interest on bank or market loans or the same is not available for them.In this Directory, Venture Funds headquartered in India and abroad with focus on agriculture and allied sectors have been included. Also those with profiles of investment in agri-businesses in the past or in recent years though with no specific focus on this sector have been included for benefit of the entrepreneur.Angel networks are institutions dedicated to bringing together wealthy individual investors with different investment preference under one umbrella for the ease and convenience of the entrepreneurs. The following section lists only angel networks active in India.
List of Venture Funds1. Aavishkaar India Micro Venture Capital FundBackground
Name: Aavishkaar India Micro Venture Capital fundHeadquarter: Mumbai Established: May 2002
Website: www.aavishkaar.inContact details: Mumbai, 516, 5th Floor, Palm Spring, Besides D-Mart,,Link Road, Malad (W), Mumbai 400 064,Telephone: +91 22 42005757 Fax: +91 22 42005777
ChennaiCentury Plaza, 2C, 560-562, Anna SalaiTeynampet, Chennai 600 018, India Telephone: +91 44 4354 6937
General enquiries: info@aavishkaar.org
Fund Seekers: funds@aavishkaar.org
Brief Summary: Aavishkaar India Micro Venture Capital Fund intends for investment into Micro and Small Enterprises (MSMEs) that have rural and social focus. This fund has been operational since May 2002, and is registered as a Private Trust under the Indian Trust Act of 1882, and with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Scalability and the potential to make strong positive social impact on rural or semi-urban India are essential conditions for making investments.
Investing Profile
Fund Manager: Aavishkaar Venture Management ServicesType of funding: Common equity, CCPS (Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares), Mezzanine funding, bridge loans, working capital loans etc.
Funding cap: USD 50,000- 5,00,000
Area/Sector Focus: Geographic Focus: Technology for Development, Handicrafts, Renewable Energy, Agriculture, Rural Innovations, Health and Education.
Funding Use Restrictions: NA
Application Details
Application process: Submit Business plan to- funds@aavishkaar.org
Eligibility requirements: The investment criteria is- scalability and the potential to make strong positive social impact on rural or semi-urban India
Deadlines: NA
Documents needed: Business plan
Other details: NAInvestments
Investee 1: Vortex Engineering
Investee 2: Naveen Gram Agrotechnologies Pvt Ltd Investee 3: Zameen Organic
Total number of investees: 17
2. Acumen Fund India
Background
Name: Acumen FundHeadquarter: HyderabadEstablished: April 2001 (Acumen Fund)Website: www.acumenfund.orgContact details: Acumen Fund Advisory Services India Private LimitedUnit G4, Le Benaka, 6-3-248/FBanjara Hills Road No. 1 Hyderabad - 500034,INDIAPhone: + 91 (40) 6677-2734 Fax: + 91 (40) 6677-2731Brief Summary: Acumen Fund invests patient capital in a variety of institutions, reflecting the diversity of business models that can be effective in reaching the base of the pyramid (BoP)or the billions of poor without access to clean water, reliable health services, or formal housing options. Eligible institutions for our financial support range from non-profit organizations seeking to scale their operations and achieve financial sustainability, to small and medium for-profit companies in need of capital, to larger companies that are starting specific business units to serve the BoP.Investing Profile
Type of funding: Equity, Debt (subject to RBI approval as FDI)
Funding cap: Maximum 2 million USD
Area/Sector Focus: Any sector in agriculture and related fields
Geographic Focus: India
Funding Use Restrictions: Capital available for 5-7 years
Application Details
Application process: Share business plan and if interested Acumen Fund will move into diligence.
Eligibility requirements: Preferably a company with 1-2 year track record
Deadlines: NADocuments needed: Business Plan including financialsOther details: The service or product should be inclusive with the beneficiaries including low-income/small-holding farmers in India
Investments
Investee 1: Global Easy water products (drip irrigation for small scale farmers)
Investee 2: D. Light design
Investee 3: Husk power system
Total number of investees: 123. Ambit Pragma
Background
Name: Ambit Pragma Fund
Headquarter: MumbaiEstablished: NAWebsite: www.ambitpragma.comContact details: Ambit House, 449, Senapati Bapat Marg,
Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400013. IndiaTel: +91 22 3003 8400Fax: +91 22 3003 8410Email: info@ambitpragma.comBrief Summary: Ambit Pragma is a venture fund with focus across five sectors.
Investing Profile
Type of funding: Equity
Funding cap: Rs 25-30 crores
Area/Sector Focus: Health, Logistics, Media and Entrtainment, food, and infrastructure services.
Geographic Focus: India
Funding Use Restrictions: Dollar denominated and FBI regulations apply.
Application Details
Application process: Submit a Business Plan
Eligibility requirements: We look for companies that are:
Based in India and are not listed on the stock markets
Clocking revenues upwards of 20 Crores (approximately USD 5 million) and are profitable
Looking to grow at a fast pace and need equity capital of USD 5-10 million
Led and managed by entrepreneurs who have the passion to build valuable businesses
Deadlines: NA
Documents needed: Business Plan
Other details: NA
Investments
Investee 1: Spear
Investee 2: Urban Transport
Investee 3: Health care Hospital
Total number of investees: NA4. Avigo Capital
Background
Name: Growth capital & SME Buyout Fund
Headquarter: DelhiEstablished: NAWebsite: www.avigocorp.comContact details:503-504, DLF Place (Office Tower),A4 District Centre, Saket,New Delhi - 110017, IndiaContact: Vivek SubramanianEmail: vivek@avigocorp.comTel: +91 11 4368 3300Fax: +91 11 4368 3335
161/162, A Wing, Mittal Court, Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400 021 Contact: SK Mitra Email: sk@avigocorp.com Tel: +91 22 65265454
Brief Summary: Avigos philosophy is to be the first institutional investor primarily providing growth capital to fast growing SME companies in the Industrial sector in India. Avigo actively assists in the corporatization of its portfolio companies and handholds them through their journey from niche SME players to fast-growing actively tracked companies.Investing Profile
Type of funding: Equity
Funding cap: USD 5- 20 million
Area/Sector Focus: Engineering and Manufacturing, Industrial Services, Infrastructure, Emerging Sectors like Education, Media and Healthcare
Geographic Focus: India
Funding Use Restrictions: Growth, Acquisition or Buyout Finance
Application Details
Application process: Submit a Business Plan
Eligibility requirements: Revenues of over USD 15 million with profitable operating history
Deadlines: NA
Documents needed: Business Plan
Other details: NA
Investments
Investee 1: Privi Organics Ltd
Investee 2: Aeroflex
Investee 3: RINAC India Ltd
Total number of investees: More than 15
5. Beacon India Private Equity Fund
Background
Name: Beacon Private Equity Fund
Headquarter: MauritiusEstablished: 2006Website: www.beaconindia.inContact details:
THE INDIA ADVISOR
BCP Advisors, Pvt., Ltd.11B Nirmal BuildingNariman PointMumbai, 400-021, IndiaT: +91.22.6618.0000
Brief Summary: Beacon India Private Equity Fund was set up by experienced private equity professionals to identify and invest in India's next generation of promising companies.Investing Profile
Type of funding: Equity
Funding cap: $ 5-25 million
Area/Sector Focus: Invest in all growth sectors. This includes infrastructure, consumer services, business services, financial services, healthcare and manufacturing. Also have experience in FMCG, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Media, Telecoms, Education, Healthcare, Financial Services, Retail, Travel, Offshore Services, Specialty Manufacturing and Real Estate Development.
Geographic Focus: India
Funding Use Restrictions: NA
Application Details
Application process: Submit proposal to- gayatri.patel@bcpadvisors.com
Eligibility requirements: NA
Deadlines: NA
Documents needed: Proposal / Executive summaryOther details: NA
Investments
Investee 1: Impresario
Investee 2: A2Z
Investee 3: Everest Kento Cylinders
Total number of investees: 8
6. Bessemer Venture Partners
Background
Name: Bessemer Venture Fund
Headquarter: Larchmont, New YorkEstablished: 2004Website: www.bvp.comContact details: 71 Free Press House7th floorFree Press Journal Road215 Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021, IndiaTel: +91-22-6616-2000Fax: +91-22-6616-2001
E mail: india@bvp.comBrief Summary: Since 2004, Bessemer has invested in more than 24 companies and established a 14-person Mumbai-based team. Currently, the India investment practice concentrates on three roadmaps: Agriculture, power and infrastructure and consumer services.Investing Profile
Type of funding: Equity
Funding cap: It typically makes investments in the range of $4 million and $10 million and occasionally makes small seed stage investments below $1 million
Area/Sector Focus: Agriculture, power and infrastructure and consumer services
Geographic Focus: India
Funding Use Restrictions: NA
Application Details
Application process: Submit business plans to- businessplans@bvp.com
Eligibility requirements: NA
Deadlines: NA
Documents needed: Business Plan
Other details: The firm seeks to acquire a seat on the Board of Directors of the portfolio companies.
Investments
Investee 1: Orient Power
Investee 2: Sunil Hi-tech Engineers Ltd
Investee 3: NetAmbit
Total number of investees: More than 24 companies7. Canbank Venture Fund
Background
Name: Bharat Nirman Fund
Headquarter: BangaloreEstablished: 1989Website: www.canbankventure.comContact details: Canbank Venture Capital Fund Limited6th Floor, Naveen ComplexNo.14, MG Road, Bangalore-1 Phone- 91-080-25586506-507Fax- 91-080-25583909
Email: info@canbankventure.comBrief Summary: Canbank Venture Capital Fund Ltd (CVCFL) is a wholly owned Subsidiary of Canara Bank. Canbank Venture Capital Fund is Indias First and Only Public Sector Bank sponsored Venture Capital Fund. The Fund is registered with SEBI.Four Venture Capital Funds with an aggregate corpus of around INR 1200 Million launched till date. The portfolio investments are spread across diverse industrial segments.Investing Profile
Type of funding: Equity
Funding cap: Rs 45-90 million
Area/Sector Focus: The Investment Focus is on Emerging Indian SME Businesses in IT/ ITES/ BPO, Telecom, Biotechnology, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Engineering, Auto & Auto Components, Infrastructure led Sectors and Domestic Demand Driven Segments.Geographic Focus: India
Funding Use Restrictions: Growth and expansion financing
Application Details
Application process: Contact them
Eligibility requirements: The investment criteria covers the following points:
Activity- Growth and Expansion financing,
Technology and business- Businesses with established technological or market positioning edge with sustainable competitive advantage, operating efficiencies and attractive profit margins.
Management team: Strong Management Team with a demonstrated track record of performance, integrity, commitment and enterprise.
Sector- Investment will be in sectors with sustainable high growth potential.
Our role in the venture:Board Representation
Deadlines: NA
Documents needed: NA
Other details: NA
Investments
Investee 1: PRATHISTA INDUSTRIES LIMITED
Investee 2: MERCHEM LTD.
Investee 3: M-TECH INNOVATIONS LTDTotal number of investees: NA
8. Canbank Venture Fund
Background
Name: Bharat Nirman Fund
Headquarter: BangaloreEstablished: 1989Website: www.canbankventure.comContact details: Canbank Venture Capital Fund Limited6th Floor, Naveen ComplexNo.14, MG Road, Bangalore-1 Phone- 91-080-25586506-507Fax- 91-080-25583909
Email: info@canbankventure.comBrief Summary: Canbank Venture Capital Fund Ltd (CVCFL) is a wholly owned Subsidiary of Canara Bank. Canbank Venture Capital Fund is Indias First and Only Public Sector Bank sponsored Venture Capital Fund. The Fund is registered with SEBI.Four Venture Capital Funds with an aggregate corpus of around INR 1200 Million launched till date. The portfolio investments are spread across diverse industrial segments.Investing Profile
Type of funding: Equity
Funding cap: Rs 45-90 million
Area/Sector Focus: The Investment Focus is on Emerging Indian SME Businesses in IT/ ITES/ BPO, Telecom, Biotechnology, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Engineering, Auto & Auto Components, Infrastructure led Sectors and Domestic Demand Driven Segments.Geographic Focus: India
Funding Use Restrictions: Growth and expansion financing
Application Details
Application process: Contact them
Eligibility requirements: The investment criteria covers the following points:
Activity- Growth and Expansion financing,
Technology and business- Businesses with established technological or market positioning edge with sustainable competitive advantage, operating efficiencies and attractive profit margins.
Management team: Strong Management Team with a demonstrated track record of performance, integrity, commitment and enterprise.
Sector- Investment will be in sectors with sustainable high growth potential.
Our role in the venture:Board Representation
Deadlines: NA
Documents needed: NA
Other details: NA
Investments
Investee 1: PRATHISTA INDUSTRIES LIMITED
Investee 2: MERCHEM LTD.
Investee 3: M-TECH INNOVATIONS LTDTotal number of investees: NA
9. Elevar Equity Advisors Pvt Ltd
Background
Name: Elevar equityHeadquarter: BangaloreEstablished: 2006Website: www.elevarequity.comContact details: Elevar Equity Advisors Private LimitedNo. 9/3, Kaiser-E-Hind1st Floor, Richmond Road,Bangalore - 560 025. INDIA Tel: 91.80.4142.1717Fax: 91.80.4112.0009
General Inquiry: info@elevarequity.comSubmit Business Plan: businessplan@elevarequity.comBrief Summary: Elevar Equity is a leading global growth investor focused on the underserved four billion at the base of the pyramid in developing countries. Elevar Equity invests for social and economics return.Investing Profile
Type of funding: Equity
Funding cap: NA
Area/Sector Focus: Microfinance and Entrepreneurs focused on providing affordable, commercial and scalable financial and other services to communities at the base of the pyramid
Geographic Focus: India, Latin America, and Southeast Asia
Funding Use Restrictions: NA
Application Details
Application process: Submit a business plan online or mail them at- businessplan@elevarequity.comEligibility requirements: Elevar Equity invests in entrepreneurs that are focused on providing affordable, commercial and scalable services to the poor. They place a strong emphasis on the quality of the companys management team and their ability to leverage through innovation, the full potential of microfinance or similar networks. Viewing these networks as distribution and aggregation systems, they support entrepreneurs who focus on building high growth microfinance institutions that are creating opportunity for the poor; alternate delivery channels for microfinance and other services from mobile phones to internet kiosks; the delivery of new financial products and services using microfinance distribution channels; and services that link unconnected individuals and communities to global systems (financial, health care, communications, education).Deadlines: NADocuments needed: Business PlanInvestments
Investee 1: Moksha Yuga Access
Investee 2: SKS Microfinance
Investee 3: Comat technologies
Total number of investees: More than 8
10. Ennovent
Background
Name: Sustainable Enterprise FundHeadquarter: AustriaEstablished: NAWebsite: www.ennovent.comContact details: Online
Brief Summary: Their mission is to promote entrepreneurs who advance innovations for sustainability at the base of the economic pyramid. Building on its broad expertise and through leveraging its network, it discovers, finances and scale innovations that catalyze fundamental change to sustainable development. Their social venture capital fund, the Sustainable Enterprises Fund, invests in innovations in energy, food, water, health and education for India's poor.Investing Profile
Type of funding: Equity, loans or structured finance (but not grants)Funding cap: Per enterprise: 100,000 to 1,000,000Area/Sector Focus: Rural and urban poor areas in India (food, energy, Water, education and health)
Geographic Focus: IndiaFunding Use Restrictions: Scale-up, growth or expansion capital (no repayment of pre-finance or deficit reduction). For further clarification visit their investment criteria link-http://www.ennovent.com/fund/investment-criteria.htmlApplication Details
Application process: Submit business proposal online
Eligibility requirements: All applications submitted to ennovent will be evaluated in accordance with the following investment and exclusion criteria. Additional, as well as more specific, criteria may be laid down by ennovent from time to time.
Target MarketBase of the Economic Pyramid (BoP) - People who earn about USD 2.- or less
GeographicRegionRural and urban poor areas inIndia
Sector FocusInnovations for sustainability that are valuable to people at the BoP (e.g. food, energy, health, education and water)
Definition of InnovationInnovative products, processes, services and business models that address challenges of sustainability at the BoP in developing countries.
Enterprise TypeIndian or foreign for-profit enterprises working or planning to work in India. They invest in funds, NGOs or lending institutions.
ImpactofEnterpriseTriple Bottom Line Returns - social, economic and environmental impact - at the BoP in India
EnterpriseSizeSmall and medium size enterprises
Stage of OperationShort to medium-term operating history (not seed stage). The enterprise should have proof of concept and at least partly proof of market.
CapitalCommitmentPer enterprise: 100,000 to 1,000,000 in equity, loans or structured finance (but not grants)
Capital UtilizationScale-up, growth or expansion capital (no repayment of pre-finance or deficit reduction)
InvestmentPeriodPayback or exit in five to seven years
Deadlines: NA
Documents needed: Business Plan
Other details: Other additional criteria- http://www.ennovent.com/fileadmin/user_upload/Resources/ennovent_investment_criteria.pdfInvestments
Investee 1: NA
Investee 2: NA
Investee 3: NA
Total number of investees: Yet to invest11. Epiphany Ventures
Background
Name: Epiphany Ventures
Headquarter: MumbaiEstablished: NAWebsite: www.epiphanyventures.inContact details: Epiphany ventures, C/o Facor 168 CST Rd. Kalina Santacruz E, Mumbai
T: 91 22 2652 8635
F: 91 22 2652 6079
Email: contact@epiphanyventures.in
Brief Summary: Epiphany ventures works with high profile overseas investors to identify opportunities to invest a total of 25 million dollar in path breaking ventures in India and abroad. Considers all sectors for investment where business is scalable.Investing Profile
Type of funding: Equity
Funding cap: $ 0.5-3.0 million
Area/Sector Focus: Across all sectors
Geographic Focus: Global
Funding Use Restrictions: NA
Application Details
Application process: Contact them
Eligibility requirements: NADeadlines: NA
Documents needed: NA
Other details: NA
Investments
Investee 1: NA
Investee 2: NA
Investee 3: NA
Total number of investees: NA
12. Footprint ventures
Background
Name: Footprint ventures
Headquarter: USEstablished: NAWebsite: www.footprintventures.comContact details:
Email:info@footprintventures.com
Address:Plot No. 16, 2nd Floor, 7th Main, 1st BlockKoramangala, Bangalore, India 560 034
Phone:(91) 80 41101910 Fax: (91) 80 41101913
Brief Summary: Footprint is an early stage venture capital fund, based out of India. They are aptly suited for entrepreneurs seeking Series A investment.Investing Profile
Type of funding: Equity
Funding cap: NA
Area/Sector Focus: They have very broad areas of interest. It ranges from software products or software-as-a-service (SaaS) to telecom, mobile VAS, education, lifestyle, infrastructure, healthcare, biotech, life sciences, clean-tech and other technology enabled services.
Geographic Focus: Global
Funding Use Restrictions: NA
Application Details
Application process: Contact them
Eligibility requirements: Footprint invests in companies that have proof of technology in place and are actively engaging with their potential customers or are in early revenue.
Deadlines: NA
Documents needed: NA
Other details: Focuses on early stage venture opportunities
Investments
Investee 1: Canvera
Investee 2: Ticketvala
Investee 3: Mast Kalandhar
Total number of investees: NA
13. Gujarat Venture Finance Limited
Background
Name of the scheme: Gujarat Biotechnology venture Fund/ SME technology venture Fund
Website: www.gvfl.comEstablished: NAContact details: GVFL Ltd.1st Floor, Premchand House Annexe,B/h Popular House, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad 380 009.
Phone:+91-79-4021 3900, 2658 9985Fax: +91-79-2658 5226
For General Queries: info@gvfl.comFor Business Queries: bplans@gvfl.com
Brief Summary: The Fund would identify start-ups, early stage and existing companies in the areas of biotechnology having potential to become leading players in India or be acquired by multinational companies or in synergy with corporate investors of the Fund/ The SME fund would be used for investing in various projects of both small and medium technology companies. The entire fund would be invested in six to eight projects within a period of one yearInvesting Profile
Type of Funding: Equity
Funding Cap: INR -50- 150 million
Area/Sector Focus: Technology, Biopharma, Agri- Biotech, Contract Research and Industrial Biotechnology.
Geographic Focus: India
Funding Use Restriction: NA
Application Details
Application process: Submit Business Plan at- bplans@gvfl.com. This will be followed by a personal meetingEligibility requirements: GVFL has primarily focused on financing companies in the SME segment. If you have the technology and want to implement it commercially, you meet our eligibility criteria.Deadlines: NA
Documents needed: Executive summary
Other details: NA
Investments
Investee 1: Fair Tech Engineering Service Ltd
Investee 2: Sebacic India Ltd
Investee 3: Shahjanand Laser Technology LtdTotal number of investee: NA14. IDFC Private Equity
Background
Name: IDFC Private equity FundHeadquarter: MumbaiEstablished: NA
Website: www.idfcpe.comContact details: IDFC Private Equity,
201 Naman Chambers, C-32, G- block, Bandra Kurla Complex,
Bandra East, Mumbai.
Ph: 91 22 4222 2000
Fax: 91 22 2652 3803
Email: fund@idfcpe.com
Brief Summary: It is Indias largest private equity firm focused on infrastructure.Investing Profile
Type of funding: Equity
Funding cap: INR 2000-5000 million
Area/Sector Focus: Focus areas:
1. Rural Infrastructure- food processing, distribution
2. Power, telecommunication, Oil & Gas, Transportation, Social & Urban Infrastructure
Geographic Focus: India
Funding Use Restrictions: NA
Application Details
Application process: Submit presentation to satish@idfcpe.com
Eligibility requirements: Looks at 4 key factors while evaluating investment opportunities: Management teams, Deal terms, Exit strategy and Quality Business.Deadlines: NA
Documents needed: Business Plan
Other details: NA
Investments
Investee 1: NA
Investee 2: NA
Investee 3: NA
Total number of investees: 27
15. IFCI Venture Capital Funds Ltd
Background
Name: India Enterprise Development Fund
Headquarter: DelhiEstablished: NAWebsite: www.ifciventure.comContact details:IFCI Venture Capital Funds Ltd. (IFCI Venture)11th Floor, IFCI Tower, 61, Nehru Place,New Delhi - 110 019Ph : +91-011-26453343/46Fax : +91-011-26453348 (Fax)E-mail :
iedf@ifciventure.com deals@ifciventure.com resources@ifciventure.comBrief Summary: The fund seeks to invest in knowledge based projects with relatively high entry barriers, critical applications, prospects for high growth and global scalability. The projects/ ventures for investment under the fund would be identified in diversified and/ or emerging sectors of the economyInvesting Profile
Type of funding: Equity
Funding cap: NA
Area/Sector Focus: The investment under IEDF would be made to avail opportunities for investment in key & emerging sectors of the Indian economy.Geographic Focus: India
Funding Use Restrictions: NA
Application Details
Application process: The Company has a four step application process-
Initial/ Preliminary discussions with promoters
Submission of business plan by the promoters
Due-diligence/ Investment appraisal
Investment decision/ Further direction
Eligibility requirements: The criteria for investment are as follows;
a. The investment under IEDF would generally be made in companies promoted by professionally qualified and/ or experienced promoters. The promoters/companies should have assimilated the project/process/ technology and can establish commercial viability of venture.
b. The investments will generally be made in companies proposing to either deliver critical products/ services or have unique & critical business processes.
c. The investee companies should propose to set up projects as per well conceived/developed business plan.
d. The Investment will be preferred in late start-up Companies undertaking expansion of business.
e. The investments will be made in Indian companies qualifying the objective of the fund. Such Indian companies may also include small and medium enterprises with prospects for accelerated growth and generating high returns on investment.
f. The investee companies with features such as Global competence, Corporate Governance, etc. would be preferred for investment under the fund.
g. The companies should be in position to provide exit from investment in a period of 4-6 years.
h. The investment will generally be linked to a specific business project of the company.
i. The investments under IEDF will be made as per limit prescribed under SEBI Regulations.
Deadlines: NA
Documents needed: Business Plan
Other details: NA
Investments
Investee 1: Jeevan Rekha Medical care Services Ltd.Investee 2: Shri Pushkar petro products Ltd
Investee 3: Sharon Solutions
Total number of investees: NA
16. IFMR Ventures
Background
Name: Network Enterprises Fund (NEF)Headquarter: ChennaiEstablished: NAWebsite: www.ifmrtrust.co.inContact details: 1, Kanagam Village, 10th Floor, IIT research Park, Taramani, Chennai - 600 113
Ph : +91 44 6668 7000 Fax: +91 44 6668 7010
Brief Summary: The NEF intends to make investments in some key missing links in rural supply chains.Investing Profile
Type of funding: Equity
Funding cap: NA
Area/Sector Focus: invest in supply chain companies in sectors like rural tourism, dairy, crafts, apparel and furnishings, rural energy, vocational training, rural drinking water, consumer goods (FMCG) and agriculture terminal markets
Geographic Focus: India
Funding Use Restrictions: NA
Application Details
Application process: Submit Proposals
Eligibility requirements: NEF will only invest in companies that are:
Industry utilities or back-ends: Where a single entity has the potential to work with thousands of remote rural enterprises. This would typically be a national transaction platform like an exchange or an internet-based transaction platform.
Management services companies that can aid the replication of thousands of enterprises (enterprise-in-a-box) through the provision of standardised business inputs.
Deadlines: NA
Documents needed: Business Plan
Other details: The NEF expects to get returns in the form of regular dividend and interest payout by the investee companies. It may also make additional returns in the form of terminal value. Promoter buyback/ trade sales are the likely exits.Investments
Investee 1: Earthy Goods
Investee 2: Capstone
Investee 3: Sandhi
Total number of investees: 717. IL & FS Investment Managers Limited
Background
Name: TARA fund
Headquarter: MumbaiEstablished: 2007Website: www.iimlindia.com
Contact details: Mr. Mark Silgardo
IL&FS Investment Managers LimitedThe IL&FS Financial Centre, 1st Floor,Plot No. C - 22, G Block,Bandra Kurla Complex,Bandra (East), Mumbai - 400 051India
E-mail: mark.silgardo@ilfsindia.comTel : +91 22 2659 3120Fax : +91 22 2653 3056Brief Summary: Tara India Fund III, a US$ 225 mn fund sponsored by IL&FS, is a continuation of IIML's strategy of providing capital to middle-market companies to fund their growth plans. Tara India Fund III builds on the successful growth capital investment strategy of its predecessor funds - the AIG India Sectoral Equity Fund and the Leverage India Fund.Investing Profile
Type of funding: Equity
Funding cap: $ 8 million - $ 20 million
Area/Sector Focus: Infrastructure, Consumer Services, Manufacturing, Information Technology and pharmaceutical-healthcare services
Geographic Focus: India
Funding Use Restrictions: NA
Application Details
Application process: Submit a business plan
Eligibility requirements: For growth stage companies. It is expected that the majority of the Fund's capital will be invested in growth opportunities, including expansions, restructurings, buyouts and acquisitions.
Deadlines: NA
Documents needed: Business plan
Other details: NA
Investments
Investee 1:Ramsky infrastructure limited
Investee 2: Godrej Beverage and Food Limited
Investee 3: Napo India Ltd
Total number of investees: 8
18. India Co Ventures Limited
Background
Name: India Co India Fund
Headquarter: PuneEstablished: NAWebsite: www.indiaco.comContact details: IndiaCo Center, 4th Floor,Symphony, S.No. 210 A/1,Range Hills Road, Shivaji Nagar,Pune 411 020Maharashtra, India
Tel+91.20. 2556 0254
+91.20. 2556 0264
Fax +91.20. 2556 0243
Brief Summary: IndiaCo is a profitable investment management firm listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange. IndiaCo selects investment opportunities with strictly defined parameters, where IndiaCo can bring about positive change through strategic, financial, technological and operational involvement, thus revolutionizing the company's fundamental parameters.Investing Profile
Type of funding: Equity
Funding cap: 40-60 crores per deal
Area/Sector Focus: Has focus on the following sectors: Telecom Tower O&M and Value Added Services (VAS) Energy Saving Companies Healthcare Domestic consumption driven sectors/companies Infrastructure Ancillaries Information Technology (IT) & IT Enabled Services (ITES)
Geographic Focus: India
Funding Use Restrictions: Growth Capital
Application Details
Application process: Submit business plans to info@indiaco.com
Eligibility requirements: Their investment strategy includes the following:
Leverage Indias knowledge and resource advantage and their access to global markets Have competitive, defensible business models and intellectual property, leading to high growth Companies that are fast growing and profitable Need growth capital for organic expansion and/or M&A Can get publicly listed in 3-4 years Investment risk is mitigated by sector and stage diversification, and hands-on involvement by India Co in portfolio companies
Deadlines: NA
Documents needed: Business Plan
Other details: It is shortly going to launch India Growth opportunities fund.
Investments
Investee 1: Neo Corp International Ltd
Investee 2: Grow VC operations Limited
Investee 3: NA
Total number of investees: 2
19. India Value Fund
Background
Name: India Value FundHeadquarter: IndiaEstablished: 1999Website: www.ivfa.comContact details: INDIA VALUE FUNDRocklines HouseGround Floor9/2, Museum RoadBangalore 560 001KarnatakaIndia
T +91 80 4132 1845F +91 80 2559 0800
India Value Fund
Suite F9CGrand Hyatt PlazaSantacruz (East)Mumbai 400 055India
T +91 22 6695 4888F +91 22 6695 4777 Email: contactus@ivfa.comBrief Summary: IVFA favors Buy and Build' or Invest and Build' business models. Investing Profile
Type of funding: Equity
Funding cap: NA
Area/Sector Focus: Although sector agnostic, IVFA has built reasonable understanding of sectors like Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Logistics, Supply Chain & Retailing, Infrastructure Services, Education and Clean Energy.
Geographic Focus: India
Funding Use Restrictions: NA
Application Details
Application process: Submit business proposal to- contactus@ivfa.com IVFA follows a rigorous and structured process for screening investment proposals. The entire process from start to disbursement of funds takes 4 - 6 months.IVFA investment process consists of four stages: Initial ScreeningDetailed Evaluation Due Diligence Legal Agreements & Closing
Eligibility requirements: IVFA is interested in companies which have been steered by strong entrepreneurship to leadership or near leadership positions in their respective industry segments; which now require professional management, systems and financial capital to achieve a step change in business growth.Deadlines: NA
Documents needed: Business Plan
Other details: Has invested in BIOCON in the past
Investments
Investee 1: DM healthcare
Investee 2: ACT
Investee 3: Inlogistics
Total number of investees: Around 18
20. IndoUS Venture Partners
Background
Name: IndoUS Venture PartnersHeadquarter: US office-SantaClara, CA
India office- BangaloreEstablished: NA Website: www.iuvp.comContact details: IndoUS Capital Advisors Pvt. Ltd.Ground Floor, Unit-2, Navigator Bldg.International Tech ParkWhitefield RoadBangalore 560066, India
Shruti Sadasivan, Marketing Associate, IndoUS Venture PartnersBoard line: 080 66169500 Direct: 080 66169514Brief Summary: IndoUS Venture Partners (IUVP) is a leading venture capital firm which provides early and mid-stage funding to new or growing businesses in India.Investing Profile
Type of funding: Equity or debt
Funding cap: NA
Area/Sector Focus: Technology
Geographic Focus: India
Funding Use Restrictions: NA
Application Details
Application process: Submit business plan to iuvpinfo@iuvp.com or ssadasivan@iuvp.comEligibility requirements: Invest in firms that have a strong technology or process leverage
Deadlines: NA
Documents needed: Business Plan presentation/information memorandum/company teaserOther details: NA
Investments
Investee 1: Basiz
Investee 2: Attero
Investee 3: Gradatim
Total number of investees: 17
21. International Finance Corporation
Background
Name: International Finance Corporation
Headquarter: WashingtonEstablished: 1956Website: www.ifc.orgContact details: 50-M, Shanti Path Gate No. 3, Niti MargChanakyapuriNew Delhi 110 021Tel: (91-11) 4111 1000Fax: (91-11) 4111 1001-2
Agribusiness contact- Vipul C. PrakashSenior Manager,Africa, Middle East, Southern Europe, South and East Asia Tel: (202) 473-1015Fax: (202) 974-4338E-mail: Vprakash@ifc.orgBrief Summary: IFC fosters sustainable economic growth in developing countries by financing private sector investment, mobilizing capital in the international financial markets, and providing advisory services to businesses and governments.
Investing Profile
Type of funding: Loan, Equity
Funding cap: IFC investments typically range from $100,000 to $1 million, for small and medium projects range, and from $1 million to $100 million for standard-size projects.
Area/Sector Focus: Agribusiness, Health & Education, Infrastructure etc
Geographic Focus: Global
Funding Use Restrictions: NA
Application Details
Application process: In order for IFC to assess if a project meets its requirements for funding, submit to them a detailed investment proposal. Please note that there is no standard application form for IFC financing. In the following link one will find IFC's guidelines on what information to include:
http://www.ifc.org/ifcext/proserv.nsf/Content/InvestmentProposalProposals can be submitted to IFC's sector/industry departments.Eligibility requirements: - Be located in a developing country that is a member of IFC; - Be in the private sector; - Be technically sound; - Have good prospects of being profitable; - Benefit the local economy; and - Be environmentally and socially sound, satisfying IFC environmental and social standards as well as those of the host country.
IFC does not lend directly to micro, small, and medium enterprises or individual entrepreneurs, but many of our investment clients are financial intermediaries that on-lend to smaller businesses.
Deadlines: NA
Documents needed: Investment Proposal
Other details: NA
Investments
Investee 1: Jain Irrigation
Investee 2: Auro Mira Bio Systems
Investee 3: Modern dairies Ltd
Total number of investees: NA
22. Kotak Private Equity
Background
Name: India Growth Fund
Headquarter: MumbaiEstablished: 2005Website: www.privateequityfund.kotak.comContact details: Kotak Private Equity Group,5th Floor , INGS Point , Plot no. 8 Near University Campus CST Road , Kalina Mumbai 400 098Telephone: +91-22-66260500Brief Summary: Kotak Private Equity Group (KPEG) is a specialist India Private Equity firm of Kotak Mahindra Group. They are focused on helping emerging corporates and mid-size enterprises evolve into tomorrow's industry leaders. KPEG provides these companies a combination of equity capital, strategic support and other value added services, playing a pro-active role with the entrepreneur in building the business.
Investing Profile
Type of funding: Equity
Funding cap: USD 15 million to 40 million
Area/Sector Focus: Life-Sciences (Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology), Retailing, Media & Entertainment, Light Manufacturing, Agri-business, Food Processing & Infrastructure Led Services like Healthcare, Logistics & Distribution and Information Technology (Software Products, Services and IT enabled)
Geographic Focus: India
Funding Use Restrictions: NA
Application Details
Application process: Submit Business Plan
Eligibility requirements: The Company seeks to invest in organizations with the following:
a management team that demonstrates passion and the hunger/drive to create a world class enterprise; a team that brings in both credibility and capability and has a proven track record
a company with strong intellectual property, technology or a well differentiated market positioning
a well articulated business plan coupled with strong execution skills that would give the company a sustainable competitive advantage
a company that has the clear potential of achieving a leadership position in a well-defined, large and growing market.
a company with clear exit plan for the investors and which has the potential to offer superior returns to the investor.
Deadlines: NADocuments needed: Business Plan
Other details: NA
Investments
Investee 1: Metahelix Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Investee 2: DRS Logistics Limited
Investee 3: Sabare International Limited
Total number of investees: NA
23. Morpheus venture partners
Background
Name: Business acceleration ProgrammeHeadquarter: NAEstablished: NAWebsite: www.themorpheus.comContact details: neo@morpheusventure.comBrief Summary: It is a gang of serial entrepreneurs and around 40 startup founders and growing. Via Morpheus they are trying to make a small contribution towards Indias startup revolution. They engage with startups in the most crucial phase of their existence, the first 12-18 months, the phase that is also known as valley of death. Morpheus runs a Business Acceleration Program (BAP) for talented, progressive and young startups designed to guide startups through this treacherous phase.Investing Profile
Type of funding: Equity
Funding cap: Take an equity stake of 7% to 12% in each of the companies which engage with us as part of the business acceleration program. Also invests Rs 5 lakh in start ups
Area/Sector Focus: Start Ups
Geographic Focus: India
Funding Use Restrictions: NA
Application Details
Application process: Morpheus accepts companies to their Business Acceleration Program twice a year
Eligibility requirements: NA
Deadlines: Announces batches 6 monthly
Documents needed: Fill in their online application form
Other details: NA
Investments
Investee 1: AdScoot
Investee 2: Naabo
Investee 3:Red Quanta
Total number of investees: NA
24. Nadathur Holdings and Investment Ltd
Background
Name: Nadathur Holdings Headquarter: BangaloreEstablished: NAWebsite: www.nadathur.comContact details:
Nadathur Holdings and Investments Pvt. Ltd., # 278/23, 3rd Floor, 10th Main, T.Mariappa Road, 2nd Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore 560 011.
Tel: 91 80 41204336/37/38 Fax: 91 80 41204339 Email : info@nadathur.com Brief Summary: They have invested in over 25 venture and private equity opportunities, have funded an investment bank, and have made long-term investments in philanthropic and social ventures. The group's activities span diverse sectors, including information technology, hospitality, aerospace, biotechnology, health care, education, real estate, arts, and conservation.Investing Profile
Type of funding: Equity
Funding cap: NA
Area/Sector Focus: Health care and Life sciences (biotech), IT and Engineering services
Geographic Focus: Global
Funding Use Restrictions: NA
Application Details
Application process: Submit business plans with clearly spelt out- drivers of market success, pragmatic approach to execution and a structured value creation path to funding@nadathur.com
Eligibility requirements: Given the early-stage profile of companies in which they invest, it focuses on the experience and capabilities of the management team as the primary determinant of success. In addition to a quality management team, it always look for scientific or business innovation driven businesses that either target the Indian market or leverage Indian resources to target the global markets.Deadlines: NA
Documents needed: Business Presentation
Other details: NA
Investments
Investee 1: Geetha Kannan Spices Pvt Ltd
Investee 2: Metahelix ( agri- biotech)
Investee 3: Dhaanya Seeds Pvt Ltd
Total number of investees: Over 25 companies
25. NexusVentures
Background
Name: Nexus VenturesHeadquarter: India and Sillicon valleyEstablished: NAWebsite: www.nexusvp.com Contact details: Nexus India Capital Advisors Pvt LtdG-2, Sarjan Plaza100, Dr. Annie Besant RoadWorliMumbai 400018India
Tel: +91 (22) 662 60000Fax: +91 (22) 662 60001Brief Summary: NexusVentures typically invest early in the life of the company and in many cases, they are the first institutional round of capital. Their investment size ranges from $100,000 to $10 million. They also like to participate in follow-on investments at later stages for companies that successfully execute their business plans. They prefer to take a board seat in the companies they invest in and be active in supporting the entrepreneur wherever assistance is required. However, they do not seek to control the company they invest in.Investing Profile
Type of funding: Equity
Funding cap: $100,000 to 10 million
Area/Sector Focus: No specific focus- Consumer, cleantech, technology, internet
Geographic Focus: India
Funding Use Restrictions: NA
Application Details
Application process: Submit Business plan at- plan@nexusindiacap.com
Eligibility requirements: We invest in early and early growth stage companies across sectors.
Deadlines: NA
Documents needed: NA
Other details: NA
Investments
Investee 1: Suminter India Organics
Investee 2: Sudemac
Total number of investees: 21
26. Nine River Capital
Background
Name: Nine River Capital
Headquarter: MumbaiEstablished: NAWebsite: www.nineriverscapital.comContact details: 511-512, Meadows, Sahar Plaza,Andheri Kurla Road, Andheri (East),Mumbai - 400 059 India.
Email: Tel: +91 22 4063 2800Fax: +91 22 4063 2801Brief Summary: Nine Rivers Capital is a premier India centric Private Equity Investment Manager/ Investment Advisor focused on providing growth and expansion capital to Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
Investing Profile
Type of funding: Equity
Funding cap: US $ 5-15 million
Area/Sector Focus: Sector Agnostic
Geographic Focus: India
Funding Use Restrictions: NA
Application Details
Application process: Submit B Plan
Eligibility requirements: The company looks into investing in businesses with strong, defensible market franchises and visible revenue & earnings growth to potentially generate high levels of free cash flow and/or attractive returns on the capital reinvested in business.
Typically the companies they seek to invest would have achieved initial levels of success; but will be operating under constraints that impede their growth. These constraints may include, for example, lack of adequate capital for expansion and growth, limitations on managerial or operating resources, excessive financial leverage or poor capital structures amongst others.
Deadlines: NA
Documents needed: Business Plan
Other details: NA
Investments
Investee 1: Global Agrisystem Pvt Ltd
Investee 2: GPT Infra projects Ltd
Investee 3: Pranav Construction Systems Pvt Ltd
Total number of investees: NA27. Rabo Equity Advisors
Background
Name: India Agri business fund LtdHeadquarter: MauritiusEstablished: NAWebsite: www.rabobank.com/equityContact details: D-41, 3rd FloorDefence ColonyNew Delhi 110024+91 11 66339898satish.kumar@raboequity.inBrief Summary: The Fund is an extended commitment of Rabobank and the three Lead investors to Indian food and agribusiness sector and is their first such fund in an emerging market. The Fund will focus on the fastest growing sub sectors in the Food & Agribusiness space. The Fund has been incorporated as a limited liability company in Mauritius. It is registered as Global Business License Category I with Financial Services Commission, Mauritius. Rabo Equity Management Company Limited will be the Manager to the Fund and Rabo Equity Advisors Private Limited will be the Advisor.
Investing Profile
Type of funding: Foreign Direct Investment ( Equity)
Funding cap: US $ 3 million- 10 million
Area/Sector Focus: All sub-sectors of food and agribusiness and agri-infrastructure. Focus of the fund is on Small and Medium enterprises with a turn over of $50-75 million.
Geographic Focus: India
Funding Use Restrictions: NA
Application Details
Application process: Contact investment team with business proposal
Eligibility requirements: Food & Agribusiness: Seeds, Food grains, Oil seeds & edible oil, Non-alcoholic beverages, Alcoholic beverage (limited to beer), Dairy & dairy products, Poultry, Fruits and vegetables (fresh & processed), Processed foods, Food ingredients, Confectionary, Fishery & seafood, etc. Agri infrastructure: Post harvest infrastructure, Warehousing, Food parks and agri-export zones, Cold storages and cold chain logistics, Terminal markets, etc.Deadlines: NA
Documents needed: Business Plan
Other details: NA
Investments
Investee 1: Sri Biotech Laboratories India Ltd
Investee 2: Global green Co Ltd
Investee 3: Gee pee Agri Pvt Ltd
Total number of investees: NA
28. Rajasthan Venture Capital Fund
Background
Name of the scheme: Venture Assistance
Website: www.rvcf.orgEstablished: NAContact details: Girish Gupta
Chief Executive Officer
Rajasthan Asset Management Company Pvt. Ltd.(Managers to Rajasthan Venture Capital Fund) 7th Floor, Ganga Heights, Bapu Nagar,Tonk Road,Jaipur, Pin:-302005 Rajasthan (India)
Phone:- 0141-4071680, 0141-4071681, 0141-4071682, 0141-4071683
Fax:-91-0141-5101226
Brief Summary: RVCF aims at investing in companies in the Information Technology, Bio- Technology , Retail, Auto, Agri-Tech, Health Care, Tourism, Entertainment and other technology-driven industries in India with focus on Rajasthan and NCR such as Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida. The Fund's investment in companies is through the route of equity, quasi-equity and debt instruments. The Fund seeks to achieve its return through dividends and capital gains at the time of disinvestment through an Initial Public Offering a negotiated sale of its holding to Strategic Investors, Buy-back, etc.Investing Profile
Type of Funding: The Fund invests in the form of equity, Optionally Convertible Debentures (OCD)/ Optionally Convertible Cumulative Preferential Shares (OCCPS), etc. In exceptional cases conditional loans may also be considered. The exact instrument varies from case to case depending on the risk perception, the requirements of the investee company and the applicable SEBI regulations.Funding Cap: Individual investment normally in the range of Rs. 10 million to Rs. 200 million. Normally investment in equity is restricted to 40% of the total paid up capital of the company .Larger investment may also be considered jointly with national funds.Area/Sector Focus: RVCF is mandated to fund technology driven projects in general and IT, Bio-Technology, Retail, Auto, Agri-Tech, Health Care, Tourism and Entertainment Sectors in particular.
Geographic Focus: India
Funding use restriction: NAApplication Details
Application process: Submit a business plan by email or post
Eligibility requirements: The Fund's primary objectives are to make available venture capital to new companies, which have shown performance. The Fund also invests in start-ups, turn-around and buy-out situations on case to case basis.Deadlines: NA
Documents needed: Executive summary detailing the following- http://www.rvcf.org/FAQ.aspx#q1Other details: NA
Investments
Investee 1: Hitashi Herbotech Pvt Ltd
Investee 2: Sebacic Acid Ltd
Investee 3: The home Store India LtdTotal Number of Investee: NA
29. SEAF
Background
Name: India growth FundHeadquarter: Washington DCEstablished: NAWebsite: www.seaf.comContact details: SEAF India Investment Advisors Pvt. Ltd.,No. 30-31, Shubhadha Building B Wing Pockhanwala Road Worli,Mumbai 400 021, IndiaTel: (91) 22 249 40399 Cell: (91) 98102 74483 Email: hmathur@seafweb.orgManaging Director: Hemendra MathurBrief Summary: SEAF is currently operating in India through the India Growth Fund in partnership with Kotak Mahindra Bank. The Fund invests in Indian companies with high-growth potential and sustainable competitive advantages. SEAF India Investment Advisor is the investment advisor to Kotak, particularly in connecting Indian companies to markets in the United States, Europe, Latin America and East Asia. With SIDBI and USAID as anchor investors, the India Growth Fund is currently capitalized at approximately USD 160 million.Investing Profile
Type of funding: Equity
Funding cap: 5-20 crores
Area/Sector Focus: Food and Agribusiness
Geographic Focus: India
Funding Use Restrictions: Growth capital for expansion
Application Details
Application process: No standard format. Submit Business Plan to hmathur@seafweb.orgEligibility requirements: NA
Deadlines: NA
Documents needed: Business plan
Other details: NA
Investments
Investee 1: NA
Investee 2: NA
Investee 3:NA
Total number of investees: None
30. Seed Fund
Background
Name: Seed fundHeadquarter: MumbaiEstablished: NA Website: www.seedfund.inContact details: Seed Advisors Pvt. Ltd.001, Turf Estate, Shakti Mills Lane, Off. Dr. E. Moses Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai - 400 011. India.
T. +91 22 24902201 04
F.+91 22 24902205
E.info@seedfund.inBrief Summary: It aims to back true innovations in India. Has a fund size of $ 15 million. It will invest in 15-20 company over next 5 years. Investing Profile
Type of funding: EquityFunding cap: 5 croresArea/Sector Focus: Internet, media, telecom, retail, mobileGeographic Focus: Mumbai and BangaloreFunding Use Restrictions: As per business plan approvedApplication Details
Application process: Potential Investors have to send their business plans at-bplans@seedfund.inEligibility requirements: Indian CompanyDeadlines: NADocuments needed: Business PlanOther details: NA Investments
Investee 1: VaatsalyaInvestee 2: U HurooTotal number of investees: 1231. SICOM Limited
Background
Name: Long term loan
Headquarter: MumbaiEstablished: June 1996Website: www.sicomindia.comContact details: SICOM LIMITEDNirmal, Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400 021. Tel. : (+91 22) 6657 2700 / (+91 22) 2202 3018 Fax : (+91 22) 2282 5781 / (+91 22) 2288 2895.Brief Summary: SICOM has dedicated itself to providing entrepreneurs with a range of fund-based and non fund-based products and services. For more than 3 decades SICOM has been responsible for catalyzing the development of infrastructure and industry in the State of Maharashtra. After 1994 SICOM has been offering its services for projects located anywhere in India.
Investing Profile
Type of funding: Loan
Funding cap: Rs 2- 150 cores
Area/Sector Focus: Agro based and food manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Tourism, Education etc Geographic Focus: India
Funding Use Restrictions: Growth Capital
Application Details
Application process: Submit the Preliminary proposal and application form available for download from website or contact their branch offices.
Eligibility requirements: Term Loan is available for projects in the industrial, Services & infrastructure sectors and diversification, modernization and expansion of existing projects. Financials of 3 years are required.
Deadlines: NA
Documents needed: Normally documents for creation of mortgage / hypothecation on the fixed assets, are required apart from personal guarantees and in some cases collateral security.
Other details: Rate of interest is floating for long term loan.
Investments
Investee 1: NA
Investee 2: NA
Investee 3: NA
Total number of investees: NA
32. SIDBI Venture Capital Ltd
Background
Name: SME Growth FundHeadquarter: MumbaiEstablished: NAWebsite: www.sidbiventure.co.inContact details: SIDBI Venture Capital LimitedGround Floor,SME Development Centre,C-11, G Block,Bandra Kurla Complex,Bandra (East)Mumbai - 400 051
Phone : 91 - 22 - 2652 7124 /25 /27 /28Fax : 91 - 22 - 2652 7126
E-mail: info@sidbiventure.co.in
Brief Summary: In order to meet the venture capital needs of SME units and enable them to achieve rapid growth by taking advantage of opportunities in the emerging sectors, SIDBI Venture Capital Ltd. has set up SME GROWTH FUND. The fund has a targeted corpus of Rs.500 crore with a life of 8 years.Investing Profile
Type of funding: Equity
Funding cap: Case based
Area/Sector Focus: Wide range of growth sectors, such as life sciences, retailing, light engineering, food processing, information technology, infrastructure related services, healthcare, logistics and distribution, etc.
Geographic Focus: India
Funding Use Restrictions: NA
Application Details
Application process: One can send an email to info@sidbiventure.co.in forwarding a copy of the executive summary of your business plan including the profile of management team. The company can simultaneously forward a hard copy of business plan along with supporting documents to enable us to make a preliminary assessment of the proposal.
Eligibility requirements: SME GROWTH FUND is looking for investment in projects offering potential for attractive growth and earnings. Key criteria for project selection are
Strong and committed core team: The Fund will look for businesses managed by a team with a demonstrated performance track record, commitment and energy.
Growth potential: The Fund will like to invest in promising businesses having potential for sustainable high growth.
Long-term competitive advantage: The Fund will prefer to invest in innovative business operations with a sustainable competitive advantage.
Viable business plan: The venture should have a viable business plan which offers above average profitability leading to attractive return on investment.
A Clear exit plan: The Fund, being of limited life, will seek to invest in ventures offering a strategy for clear exit within a reasonable time period. The exit could be by way of IPO, offer for sale, merger and acquisition or sale to a strategic or a financial investor.
Deadlines: NA
Documents needed: Executive summary of business plan
Other details: On an average it should be possible to complete the full cycle of processing of the proposal including due diligence, sanction, documentation etc. between 6 8 weeks
Investments
Investee 1: Centaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Investee 2: Naturol Bioenergy ltd
Investee 3: Associated Powercon Equipments ( India) Pvt Ltd
Total number of investees: 19
33. Song Advisors
Background
Name: SongHeadquarter: HyderabadEstablished: NAWebsite: www.songadvisors.comContact details: SONG Investment Advisors India Pvt. Ltd. ISB Campus, GachibowliHyderabad 500032India Vishal Vasishth: vishal@songadvisors.com Kartik Srivatsa: kartik@songadvisors.comBrief Summary: SONG plans to target the SME (Small- and-Medium-Sized Enterprises) space in India as an initial market, with potential expansion into other developing countriesInvesting Profile
Type of funding: Equity
Funding cap: 50 lakhs 20 crores
Area/Sector Focus: Agriculture and food, education and training, healthcare, financial services
Geographic Focus: India
Funding Use Restrictions: Financial and Socio- economic Development
Application Details
Application process: Refrence through partners or bankers or contact Vishal at vishal@songadvisors.com with a B Plan.
Eligibility requirements: Offers early stage and expansion capital. Ideally the revenue of the target companies is between Rs. 2.5 crores to 25 crores, serving a large, growing market. They are open to projects that are not profitable but would become profitable with an infusion of SONG capital.
Deadlines: NA
Documents needed: B Plan
Other details: NA
Investments
Investee 1: NA
Investee 2: NA
Investee 3: NA
Total number of investees: Has made two investments; yet to announce
34. Subhkam Ventures
Background
Name: Subhkam Ventures
Headquarter: MumbaiEstablished: 1999Website: www.subhkam.comContact details: 1202, Maker Chambers -V, Nariman Point,Mumbai 400021
Tel No : 91 - 22 - 22875863 / 64 / 65 / 66. Fax No : 91 - 22 22876540
For submitting proposal- proposal@subhkam.com, For contact information- info@subhkam.com
Brief Summary: Subhkam focuses on investments in midsized companies, providing growth capital, and in exceptional circumstances, provides initial stage funding. Apart from providing financial capital, Subhkam proactively supports the investee companies realize their potential through strong and able partnerships.
Investing Profile
Type of funding: Equity
Funding cap: Rs 10- 20 crores
Area/Sector Focus: Invests across a number of sectors including agri and allied sector as well.
Geographic Focus: India
Funding Use Restrictions: Growth capital
Application Details
Application process: Submit Business Plan
Eligibility requirements: The Company must cater to Indian markets and must have a sustainable business.
Deadlines: NA
Documents needed: Business Plan and presentation
Other details: NA
Investments
Investee 1: Bharat Biotech International Ltd
Investee 2: Nagarjuna Agritech Ltd
Investee 3: Flowers Valley Pvt Ltd
Total number of investees: 27
35. Summit Partners
Background
Name: Summit Partners
Headquarter: UKEstablished: 1984Website: www.summitpartners.comContact details: No India Office yet
E mail- financing@summitpartners.com
Brief Summary: Summit looks for profitable, rapidly growing companies across a variety of growth industry sectors. Summit is interested in partnering with Indian entrepreneurs who have navigated their businesses to a leadership position by identifying a market opportunity and implementing an innovative business model or technology to create a sustainable business advantage.Investing Profile
Type of funding: Equity
Funding cap: Rs 50-500 crores
Area/Sector Focus: Growth sectors
Geographic Focus: Global
Funding Use Restrictions: Growth capital
Application Details
Application process: Submit a business plan online
Eligibility requirements: NA
Deadlines: NA
Documents needed: Business Plan
Other details: NA
Investments
Investee 1: Krishidhan Seeds Limited
Investee 2: NA
Investee 3: NA
Total number of investees: NA
36. The Indus EntrepreneursBackground
Name: Chennai Fund
Headquarter: ChennaiEstablished: 1992Website: www.chennaifund.comContact details: Raghu Rajagopal,Programme Co-ordinator, Chennai FundOld No. 75, New No. 24, 1st Floor, Spur Tank Road, Chetpet, Chennai - 600 031, India.E-mail id : raghu.rajagopal@energeate.com
Brief Summary: The Chennai Fund is a fund facilitated by the Charter members of TiE Chennai to help and encourage Chennai based entrepreneurs in early stage funding and mentoring.Investing Profile
Type of funding: NA
Funding cap: Case based
Area/Sector Focus: Early stage entrepreneurs
Geographic Focus: Chennai
Funding Use Restrictions: NA
Application Details
Application process: Submit a business plan to bizplan@chennai.tie.org or bizplan@energeate.com
Eligibility requirements: The CHENNAI FUND is accessible to all early stage entrepreneurs who satisfy the following criteria:
The venture must be based in Chennai to facilitate easy mentoring
Annual revenues must be less than 2 crores
Entrepreneur should be a member of the Chennai Chapter of TiE
The main criteria is the innovativeness and scalability of the business.Deadlines: NA
Documents needed: Business Plan
Other details: NA
Investments
Investee 1: MANGODVMInvestee 2: NA
Investee 3: NATotal number of investees: NA
37. TVS Capital
Background
Name: TVS Shriram Growth Fund (TSGF)Headquarter: India Established: July 2008Website: www.tvscapital.inContact details: TVS Capital Funds Limited,
249 A, Ammbujamal Street, OffTTk Road, Alwarpet,
Chennai- 600018
Ph: 91-44-42954800
Fax: 91-44-42954888
Brief Summary: TVS Shriram Growth Fund (TSGF) is an India focused growth private equity fund. The vision of the Fund is to develop and nurture Indias mid-cap businesses (typical sales of Rs. 50 crores to Rs. 250 crores) into world class companies. TSGF will make investments primarily in unlisted companies that are at the intersection of high growth sectors driven by Indias macro-trends and a developmental theme, such as organizing the unorganized/inefficient sectors, entrepreneur and enterprise development and providing high quality products to consumers. TSGF is sponsored by TVS Investments Limited, a member company of TVS Group, and Shriram Capital Limited, a member company of Shriram Group.
Investing Profile
Type of funding: Equity
Funding cap: Case based
Area/Sector Focus: FMCG & Collateral agriculture opportunities, restaurants, specialty retails, microfinance etc
Geographic Focus: India
Funding Use Restrictions: Growth Fund
Application Details
Application process: Submit Business plan online
Eligibility requirements: It will invest in disruptive growth opportunities that are at the intersection of "high growth sectors" driven by Indias macro trends and a "developmental theme."Deadlines: NA
Documents needed: Business Plan
Other details: NA
Investments
Investee 1: Landmark Limited
Investee 2: Duster Hospitality services
Investee 3: TVS Logistics Services Ltd
Total number of investees: NA38. UnLtd IndiaBackground
Name: Seed Funding ProgramHeadquarter: MumbaiEstablished: NAWebsite: www.unltdindia.org
Contact details: UnLtd India, 4th Floor, Candelar Building, 26 St. John Baptist Road, Near Mount Mary Steps, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400 050, India. Tel: +91 22 3216 3287. Email: info@unltdindia.org
Brief Summary: UnLtd India is a launch pad for social entrepreneurs in India. We work with start-up social entrepreneurs to help them grow as leaders and create high-impact, sustainable organisations ready for scaling and further investment.Investing profile
Type of funding: Grants and debt (interest free loan)Funding cap: As per the present status - For Level 1 investees upto Rs. 80000/- and For Level 2 investees upto Rs. 2,00,000/-Area/Sector Focus: No specific focusGeographic Focus: MumbaiFunding Use Restrictions: Only for the program development and not for personal developmentApplication Details
Application process: Twice in year in February / March and August /September The dates are announced on Website and intimation emails are sent to all contacts available.
Eligibility requirements: The applicant must be: 1. Over the age of 162. Resident in India and based in Mumbai
The applicants must have an idea or initiative that is:1. Beneficial for a deprived community or the public at large2. Entrepreneurial in nature, i.e. resourceful, practical and/or innovative
If the applicants apply on behalf of a registered organisation then:1. He/she must be a co-founder of the organisation2. The organisation must not be more than 4 years old as a registered entity3. The organisation must have a current budget of less than Rs. 10 LakhsImportant points to note: 1. Applicants could be working part time on their idea/project.2. Applicants need not have registered organisations.3. Applicants can apply as individuals or teams (up to three members) can apply.
Deadlines: One month from the date of circulation.Documents needed: NAOther details: As the first step in selection process, applicant needs to fill up the Eligibility questionnaire. The form is designed to asses applicants eligibility for our support. If the applicant is eligible, an UnLtd India team member meets the applicant to find out more about him/her and his/her idea/organisation. On the basis of this preliminary interview, the applicant is selected for the panel interview constituted of external experts from various fields of social sector, education, corporate etc. Incubation support is provided only on the basis of panel's project scrutinization and recommendations.Investments
Investee 1: GrassroutesInvestee 2: OscarInvestee 3: MasoomTotal number of investees: Supported 28 ventures till 31st March 2010.39. UTI Ventures
Background
Name: UTI Ventures
Headquarter: BangaloreEstablished: NAWebsite: www.utiventures.comContact details: Concorde Block16th Floor, UB City#24 Vittal Mallya RoadBangalore 560 001Tel: +91 80 3055 1200Fax: +91 80 3055 1234
email us at: info@utiventures.comBrief Summary: UTI Ventures is a leading Indian private equity firm. Focused on growth capital, they propel the ambitions of passionate Indian entrepreneurs, while unlocking superior returns for their investors.Investing Profile
Type of funding: Equity
Funding cap: NA
Area/Sector Focus: They prefer to invest in: Sectors that address domestic demand driven by a fast growing consumer market Services sectors that benefit from India's infrastructure boom Sectors that leverage India's outsourcing strengths in services and manufacturingGeographic Focus: India
Funding Use Restrictions: Growth Capital
Application Details
Application process: Contact them
Eligibility requirements: NADeadlines: NA
Documents needed:NA
Other details: NA
Investments
Investee 1: Vallabhdas Kanjhi ( Food processing)
Investee 2: Naturol Bioenergy
Total number of investees: 19
40. Ventureast
Background
Name: APIDC Venture Capital Fund, Biotechnology Fund, BYST Growth FundHeadquarter: HyderabadEstablished: December 1960Website: www.ventureast.netContact details: HYDERABAD8-2-546, Plot No.140, Sheesh Mahal, Road No. 7,Banjara Hills,
Hyderabad-500 034,Andhra Pradesh, India.
Phone: +91-40-2335 1044 / 45 / 46, 6551 0491Fax:+91-40-2335 1047
CHENNAI5B, Ramachandra Avenue, Seethammal Colony, First Main Road,Alwarpet,Chennai 600 018,India.
Phone: +91 44 2432 9864 / +91 44 2432 9863Fax: +91 44 2432 9865
Email:info@ventureast.netBrief Summary: They are a venture style fund manager with over $300 million under management. They have enabled over 50 businesses in ICT technology, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Cleantech, besides other emerging sectors.Investing Profile
Type of funding: Equity
Funding cap: sub $ 5 million- $ 15 million
Area/Sector Focus: Technology (rural markets), healthcare (Pharma-Agri), Emerging (clean tech)
Geographic Focus: India
Funding Use Restrictions: NA
Application Details
Application process: Submit B plan or upload it on website
Eligibility requirements: Differs with fund- http://www.ventureast.net/Funds.htm
Deadlines: NA
Documents needed: B Plan
Other details: NA
Investments
Investee 1: Bioserve
Investee 2: Neurosynaptics
Investee 3: Naturol
Total number of investees: 4141. Yes Bank
Background
Name: Food and Agribusiness India FundHeadquarter: MumbaiEstablished: NAWebsite: www.yesbank.inContact details: Corporate Headquarters:
YES BANK Limited, Nehru Centre, 9th floor, Discovery of India, Dr. A.B. Road, Worli,Mumbai 400 018, India.Tel: +91 (22) 6669 9000 Fax: +91 (22) 2490 0314Email: contactus@yesbank.in Amandeep S Kaur YES BANKPh.: + 91 98995 22336Email: amandeep.skaur@yesbank.in Aditya Chatterjee Adfactors PR Ph : + 91 98186 12399Email : aditya.chaterjee@adfactorspr.comBrief Summary: Yes Bank launched Food and Agribusiness India Fund, a $100 million private equity fund, for the Bank's current and potential customers as a component of the Food and Agribusiness sector.Investing Profile
Type of funding: Equity
Funding cap: Average investment per company- $ 3- 5 million Area/Sector Focus: Food and Agribusiness sectorGeographic Focus: IndiaFunding Use Restrictions: NAApplication Details
Application process: Contact their offices for application and other detailsEligibility requirements: NADeadlines: NA
Documents needed: NAOther details: NA
Investments
Investee 1: NAInvestee 2: NA
Investee 3: NA
Total number of investees: NA
42. Angel Networksa) Mumbai Angel Network
Background
Name: Mumbai Angel NetworkHeadquaters: MumbaiEstablished: November 2006Website: www.mumbaiangels.comContact: Amit Grover + 91 9833410822
Mansi Shah+ 91 9920403656
Email: contact@mumbaiangels.com, mymumbaiangels@gmail.com,nidhisara@gmail.com,payal@mumbaiangels.com
Brief Summary: The Mumbai Angels is a unique forum where its members may interact and exchange ideas and knowledge. The Mumbai Angels provides a unique platform to start up and very early stage companies by bringing them face to face with successful entrepreneurs, professionals and executives who are interested in and have the funds available to invest in start up companies.
Many members of Mumbai Angels have prior Silicon Valley experience. In addition to the capital of its members, the Mumbai Angels provides access to high quality mentoring, vast networks in India and abroad and inputs on strategy as well as execution.
Investing ProfileType of Funding: NAFunding Cap: Rs 50 lakhs- Rs 2 crores but may exceed as wellArea/ Sector Focus: Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical, Media and Entertainment, Consumer, Business process Outsourcing in addition to any other area that interests the members.
Geographic focus: India Funding use Restriction: NAApplication Details
Application Process: Submit a business plan for consideration. Following successful completion of the pre-screening process one is invited to present his/her plan to the entire member community of the Mumbai Angels.Eligibiltiy requirements: The Angels are primarily focused on seed stage and early stage companies with strong teams, defensible technologies or services and well defined product to market plans.Documents needed: Business case Analysis, Power point presentation and Team Profile along with Business PlanDeadlines: NAOther details: NAInvestments
Investee 1: ApalyaInvestee 2: Asiatic Clinical research Pvt LtdInvestee 3: CnergyisTotal number of Investees: NAb) Indian Angel Network
Background
Name: Indian Angel Network
Headquaters: DelhiEstablished: NAWebsite: www.indianangelnetwork.comContact: 301-302, 3rd floor, Delhi Blue Apartments, Main Ring Road, Near Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi - 110 029 Phone : + 91-11-40755713, Fax : + 91-11-41628863Email: info@indianangelnetwork.com, vidhya@indianangelnetwork.com, padmaja@indianangelnetwork.comBrief Summary: Indian Angel Network brings together highly successful entrepreneurs from India and around the world who are interested in investing in startup / early stage ventures which have the potential of creating disproportionate value.Investing Profile
Type of Funding: NAFunding Cap: USD 400-600k up to USD 1 mnArea/ Sector Focus: Agriculture/ Food processing, Banking and Financial Services, Education, Health etc or any other area that may excite the network membersGeographic focus: India
Funding use Restriction: NA
Application Details
Application Process: There are two routes for presenting to the Network.
Approaching the Network Members: The primary deal flow for the Network comes through its members. Network members individually assess funding proposals that they may come across. Once a Network member recommends an opportunity to the Indian Angel Network (with no commitment to invest) the opportunity will then be presented at a detailed monthly presentation.
Elevator Pitch: The Secretariat receives several deals from across the country. These plans are either referred for Elevator Pitch meeting by Network Members or may come directly to the Secretariat through the online submission process.
Submit business proposal online or mail to info@indianangelnetwork.com
Eligibiltiy requirements: The Network is likely to invest in startups that meet the following criteria
High barriers to entry. A complementary management team Scalable business Differentiated value proposition (a unique product/service/process, either in concept or implementation)
Documents needed: Business PlanDeadlines: NA
Other details: NA
Investments
Investee 1: Druvaa
Investee 2: Karmic LifeciencesInvestee 3: HungryzonesTotal number of Investees: NASection IIINCUBATORS
List of Incubators
43. Centre For Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship
Background
Name: CIIE
Headquarter: AhemdabadEstablished: 2001Website: www.ciieindia.orgContact details:
Indian Institute of Management (IIM),Vastrapur,Ahmedabad - 380015Gujarat, INDIAE-mail: ciie@iimahd.ernet.inPhone: 079 6632 4203Fax: 079 6632 4207Brief Summary: CIIE was setup at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) with the support of the Government of Gujarat and the Department of Science and Technology (Government of India) to promote in
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