Fund of Funds for Startups
Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS)
A ₹10,000 Crore government corpus invested through SEBI-registered AIFs that back high-potential startups.
- Corpus
- ₹10,000 Crore
- Invests via
- SEBI-registered AIFs
- Managed by
- SIDBI
- For
- DPIIT startups
About Fund of Funds for Startups
The Fund of Funds for Startups does not invest in startups directly. SIDBI commits capital to SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Funds (venture capital funds), which then invest in DPIIT-recognised startups.
Startups access this capital by raising equity from FFS-backed funds. We help you become investor-ready and connect with relevant funds.
Key benefits
- Access to venture capital funds backed by government capital
- Deeper pool of domestic early and growth-stage funding
- Funds across sectors, stages and regions
- Credibility from DPIIT recognition and FFS-backed investors
Who is eligible
- DPIIT-recognised startup
- Innovative, scalable business with growth potential
- Meets the investment thesis of the AIF you approach
- Clean cap table and compliant corporate records
Documents required
- DPIIT recognition certificate
- Pitch deck and financial model
- Cap table and shareholder agreements
- Audited financials and key metrics
- Company incorporation documents
How Vertex helps with Fund of Funds for Startups
- 1Eligibility checkWe review your business profile against the scheme rules and related state incentives.
- 2Documents & project reportWe prepare the DPR, financials and registrations such as Udyam, GST and FSSAI.
- 3Application & lender liaisonWe file the application and coordinate with banks, NBFCs and agencies.
- 4Sanction & follow-upWe follow up until sanction, disbursement and any subsidy release.
Frequently asked questions
No. The corpus is invested through AIFs. Startups raise money from those funds through the normal investment process.
We handle DPIIT recognition, investor-ready documentation, valuation support and introductions to relevant funds.
Scheme limits, subsidy rates and timelines are indicative and subject to the latest government guidelines and lender policies. Vertex Certification is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government body.
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