Proven Early-Stage Foundation
Growth Sense built its investment platform through startup investing, structured evaluation and a growing investor ecosystem.
Why Invest with Us?
Proven Foundation
Built on 94+ startup investments, 2,000+ startup evaluations and successful management of a SEBI-registered AIF Category - 1 (Angel Fund).
Growth-Stage Focus
Invest in businesses with demonstrated product-market fit, scalable business models and strong execution capabilities to accelerate the next phase of growth.
Institutional Investment Approach
A disciplined process driven by rigorous due diligence, governance standards, portfolio monitoring and active risk management.
Platform-Led Value Creation
Support portfolio companies beyond capital through strategic advisory, fundraising support, compliance, branding, technology and access to a 3,000+ investor ecosystem.
Our Growth Journey
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AIF Category - 1 Validation
Growth Sense successfully commenced capital deployment through the Growth Sense Venture Fund, validating investment execution, governance and fund operations.
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AIF Category - 2 Evolution
Growth Sense Apex Fund launched in 2026 to provide institutional growth capital across growth-stage and selected pre-IPO opportunities.
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Fund Structure
Investment Manager
Growth Sense Private Limited.
Trust
Growth Sense Apex Trust
Settler
Sanjay Chouthamal Sarda.
Trustee
Mitcon Credentia Trusteeship Services Limited.
Legal
SINGHANIA & CO.
Key Details of the Growth Sense Apex Fund
| Fund Category / Fund Structure | Alternative Investment Fund Category - 2. |
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| Target Corpus | ₹1,000 Crores (Including Green Shoe Option). |
| Minimum Commitment | ₹1 Crore per Investor. |
| Capital Commitment Period | Capital to be drawn down quarterly over 12 quarters, in line with investment opportunities and fund deployment strategy. |
| Fund Tenure | 8 years (From the date of first close). |
The Growth Sense Apex Fund represents the natural evolution of our investment platform, building on our early-stage investment experience to provide institutional capital for growth-stage and selected pre-IPO opportunities.
Who We Partner With
Global Investors & Institutions
Seeking regulated access to India's private growth opportunities through a SEBI-governed investment platform.
Family Offices & Ultra HNIs
Family offices seeking to preserve and compound multi-generational wealth through diversified private-market exposure; Ultra HNIs seeking access to high-growth private businesses beyond traditional asset classes.
Corporate Treasuries & Institutional Investors
Corporate treasuries investing strategic capital in innovation-led businesses while diversifying treasury allocations; institutional investors seeking disciplined exposure to India's scale-up and pre-IPO ecosystem.
Investment Strategy
Private Growth Investments
Back businesses that demonstrate product-market fit, sustainable revenue growth, scalable business models and institutional governance readiness; partner at the value inflection point to provide growth capital for expansion and market leadership.
Pre-IPO & Capital Market Opportunities
Participate in select pre-IPO opportunities and anchor allocations in companies approaching public markets, investing in mature businesses with proven operating performance before broader market price discovery.
Selective Public Market Opportunities
Maintain a disciplined allocation to fundamentally strong listed businesses where attractive valuations, market dislocations or strategic opportunities complement the private-market strategy and enhance portfolio flexibility.
Growth Sense Advantage
Institutional Investment Platform
Built on a proven investment ecosystem with an established AIF Category - 1 (Angel Fund), institutional governance and disciplined fund management.
Flexible Capital Allocation
Diversified investment strategy spanning private growth investments, pre-IPO opportunities and selective public market investments.
Active Value Creation
Support portfolio companies beyond capital through strategic advisory, governance, fundraising, branding, technology and ecosystem partnerships.
Investment Committee Lead
Sanjay Sarda
Co-Founder, Director - Growth Sense Group.
Jimish Kapadia
Co-Founder, Director - Growth Sense Group.Partnering to Build India's Next Generation of Market Leaders.
Growth Sense Apex Fund is committed to partnering with visionary investors to create enduring value through disciplined investing, institutional governance, and long-term partnerships.
Investment Manager
Growth Sense Private Limited.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum commitment per investor?
The minimum investment commitment for the Growth Sense Apex Fund is ₹1 Crore per investor.
In how many tranches will the investment commitment be called?
The capital commitment is structured across 12 quarterly drawdowns. Therefore, the commitment is expected to be called in 12 tranches, subject to the fund's investment opportunities and deployment requirements.
What is the tenure of the Growth Sense Apex Fund?
The fund has a tenure of 8 years from the date of the first close.
How does Growth Sense identify investment opportunities for the Apex Fund?
Growth Sense evaluates businesses based on proven business fundamentals, scalable operating models, strong revenue growth, sustainable unit economics, and the potential for significant value creation and exits.
How does the fund manage investment risks?
The fund follows a disciplined investment process supported by rigorous due diligence, governance standards, portfolio monitoring, and active risk management before and after investments are made.
What kind of companies is the Apex Fund looking to invest in?
The fund focuses on growth-stage and selected pre-IPO companies that have moved beyond early-stage risk, demonstrate product-market fit, scalable business models, strong execution capabilities, and the potential to become market leaders.
What value does Growth Sense provide beyond capital?
Beyond providing growth capital, Growth Sense supports portfolio companies through strategic advisory, fundraising, financial structuring, compliance, branding, technology, and access to a 3,000+ investor ecosystem.
For detailed information about Growth Sense Apex Fund, investment strategies, management, commercials, etc., please refer to the fund's Private Placement Memorandum (PPM). Any information, terms, and conditions are subject to change within the framework of prevailing SEBI regulations at any time.
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