BizDateUp has launched Pulse Fund I, a INR 1,000 crore Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF). The fund has a base size of INR 500 crore with an additional green-shoe option of INR 500 crore.
The fund plans to invest 50% in high-growth startups, 30% in profitable SMEs, and 20% in selected real estate projects.
All financial, legal, and compliance checks will be carried out under the guidance of an NISM-certified fund manager.
“We’re matching patient capital with hands-on mentorship so founders can scale faster and smarter—with sustainable cash flows and clear exit pathways.” added, Meet Jain, Group CEO & Co-Founder, BizDateUp.
“Our playbook is simple: rigorous diligence, disciplined deployment, diversified risk. We focus on founders with proven traction and transparent governance so investor confidence stays front and center.” stated, Jyotir Jain, Director, BizDateUp & NISM-Certified AIF Fund Manager.
Samit Mehta, Director, BizDateUp, concluded, “Pulse Fund I marries institutional discipline with entrepreneurial agility. We’re building a bridge between founders who need growth capital and investors who seek long-term, risk-adjusted returns.”
BizDateUp was founded by Jeet Chandan and Meet Jain and positions itself as a startup ecosystem enabler.
In FY23-24, the company funded over 25 startups, raised a $10 million fund, and engaged more than 1,000 active angel investors, delivering an average return of 3.5X on investments.
Pulse Fund I builds on BizDateUp’s strong track record, combining investment capital with its in-house Venture Studio Model, which supports portfolio companies beyond funding by helping with governance, compliance, and market access.
In FY24, BizDateUp funded 25+ startups, raised a $10 million fund, engaged 1,000 angel investors, and delivered an average return of 3.5X.
Looking ahead, the company plans to expand globally, launching similar funds in Singapore, the USA and Dubai within the next two years aiming to raise over $1 billion to support India’s innovation ecosystem.
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