Growth Sense Venture Fund

SEBI approved Category 1 AIF - VCF - Angel Fund
SEBI Reg No. IN/AIF1/24-25/1617

Empowering Innovation through Strategic Investment

Why Invest with Us?

Established Track Record

Growth Sense has already invested in 88+ startups, demonstrating a proven capability to identify and support high-potential ventures.

Startup Investment Platform - Growth91

Our dedicated investment platform, Growth91, connects investors directly with curated startup opportunities, providing transparency and facilitating efficient deal flow.

Diverse Investor Base & Sector-Agnostic Approach

With a broad investor network and a sector-agnostic strategy, we offer investors access to a wide range of industries, enhancing portfolio diversification.

Expert Curation and Due Diligence

Our rigorous selection process ensures only highly vetted startups enter the fund, reducing risk and improving the potential for returns by focusing on startups poised for growth.

Our Commitment to Startups

  • Proven Track Record

    Growth Sense has a proven track record of identifying good opportunities, advising Angels to deply their funds, developing models for arranging and providing capital to startups.

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  • Successful Investments

    The Investment Manager and it's Associates have taken exposure in over 88 growth opportunities till date, with 1-2 new opportunities added each month.

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  • Growth Journey

    Growth Sense is committed to supporting early-stage ventures and contributing to their growth journey.

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Fund Structure

Investment Manager

Growth Sense Private Limited

Trust

Growth Sense Venture Fund

Settler

Sanjay Chouthamal Sarda

Trustee

Mitcon Credentia Trusteeship Services Limited

Key Details of the Growth Sense Venture Fund

Fund Category Category-1, Venture Capital Fund (Angel Fund)
Corpus ₹100 Crores (including green shoe option)
Term 25 years from the first closing
Minimum Investment Commitment ₹25 Lakhs (Over the period of 48 months)

Who Can Invest?

Individuals

Individuals with a minimum net tangible asset of ₹2 Crore (excluding primary residence) and relevant experience in early-stage investment, entrepreneurship, or senior management.

Body Corporates

Corporations with a net worth of at least ₹10 Crore are eligible to invest in the fund. This ensures that the corporate entity possesses sufficient financial stability and resources to support long-term commitments associated with early-stage investments.

Joint Investments

The combined investment must meet the minimum threshold of ₹25 lakhs set by the fund. Joint investors are treated as a single investor unit, with contributions and rights considered collectively as per prevailing guidelines of SEBI.

Ensuring Compliance

SEBI Registration

Officially registered as a SEBI-approved Category 1 AIF – Venture Capital Fund (Angel Fund) under SEBI Reg. No. IN/AIF1/24-25/1617, ensuring compliance with SEBI's rigorous standards for secure, transparent early-stage investments.

Investment Strategy Compliance

The fund's strategy aligns with SEBI's guidelines for Category-1 Angel Funds, focusing on startups that meet the defined eligibility criteria. Investments will be made in high-potential startups, primarily in sectors that promote innovation, sustainability, and social impact.

Transparency and Reporting

Growth Sense is committed to maintaining transparency through regular disclosures and reporting to SEBI and investors. This includes financial statements, investment performance, and compliance audits. We ensure all communications with investors are clear, accurate, and compliant with regulatory requirements.

Investment Limits

As per SEBI guidelines, the fund will adhere to limits on the amount of capital allocated to each startup to diversify the investment portfolio and mitigate risk. The fund will primarily focus on small-ticket size investments to support a wide range of startups.

Risk Management

We have established a robust risk management framework to assess and monitor the risks associated with startup investments, ensuring that our investment decisions are informed and prudent.

Investor Eligibility Verification

We strictly adhere to the eligibility criteria for investors as specified by SEBI. This includes verifying that all angel investors meet the necessary financial and experiential qualifications before allowing them to invest in the fund.

Investment Committee Lead

Sanjay Sarda

Co-Founder, Growth Sense Group

Fund Manager and Investment Expert. Holds the NISM Series XIX-C Alternative Investment Fund Managers Certificate.

Jimish Shirish Kapadia

Co-founder, Growth Sense Group

Angel investor with extensive experience in banking and startups.

Frequently Asked Questions

The minimum investment commitment for the Growth Sense Venture Fund is ₹25 Lakhs (Over the period of 48 months)

Yes, as per prevailing guidelines of SEBI.

Investors have total flexibility to select and invest in the scheme of their choice. Returns are proportionatily distributed to respective contributors as per regulations.

The fund has a term of 25 years from the first closing.

For detailed information about Growth Sense Venture Fund, investment strategies, management, commercials, etc. please refer fund's private placement memorandum. Any information, terms and conditions can be changed within the framework of prevailing regulationsbat any time

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