Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0

Q: What are the benefits of Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0?

Mobilise private capital via SEBI-registered AIFs. Channel venture capital into deep-tech and manufacturing startups. Catalysing private investment linked to Make in India and Digital India

Q: Which ministry manages Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0?

Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 is managed by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Ministry of Commerce and IndustryActive — Guidelines issued in April 2026Entrepreneurship and InnovationLaunched: 2026-04-13

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About the Scheme

A ₹10,000 crore fund-of-funds initiative managed by DPIIT to channel venture capital into deep-tech and manufacturing startups through SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), aiming to catalyze private investment.

Target Beneficiaries: Deep-tech and manufacturing startups, SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)

Key Features

₹10,000 crore corpus
Deployment through SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)
Role of SIDBI in fund deployment
Strategic focus on deep-tech and manufacturing sectors

Benefits

Mobilise private capital via SEBI-registered AIFs
Channel venture capital into deep-tech and manufacturing startups
Catalysing private investment linked to Make in India and Digital India

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