Backing the Builders of India 4.0
Identifying, nurturing, and scaling bold ideas and entrepreneurs shaping the next India
What is Equentis Angel Fund?
At Equentis Angel Fund, we believe in the transformative power of innovation and the relentless pursuit of solving real-world problems. As an early-stage venture fund, our philosophy centers around identifying, nurturing, and scaling bold ideas and visionary entrepreneurs poised to shape the future of India (India 4.0).
Founders First
We prioritize investing in exceptional founders with unwavering passion,resilience, and a deep understanding of their markets. We believe that great companies are builtby teams who not only dream big but also have the tenacity to execute against the odds.
Disruptive Potential
Our focus is on startups that challenge the status quo. Whether through groundbreaking technology, innovative business models, or unique approaches to entrenched problems, we seek investments that have the potential to create enduring impact.
Market Opportunity
We look for startups targeting large or rapidly growing markets with favourable tailwinds. Our approach emphasizes scalability, aiming to back companies that can grow exponentially and dominate their verticals.
Hands-On Partnership
Beyond funding, we provide strategic insights, market access, and hands-on expertise.
Investing in Sustainable Success
We back founders committed to ethical growth and long-term impact.
Focus Areas
We invest in sectors where we have deep expertise and a strong conviction about long-term value creation. Startups capitalising on certain themes like Indian consumption, defence, financialisation, automation, unorganised to organised and urbanization, with an established PMF and seeking growth capital to scale their business will be the fundâs core focus.
Our Investment Blueprint
Weâd like to learn more if you are
Shaping New-age India
Companies driving India's growth through innovation and transformation.
Leveraging Technology
Harnessing technology to build scalable solutions & brands with exceptional results.
$1B+ Market Opportunity
Operating in large target markets and categories with a Total Addressable Market (TAM) of $1bn+
Proven Revenue Growth
Demonstrated revenue traction of $1mn+ or INR 10cr+ in ARR
India-Based
A company incorporated and operating in India
Our Powerhouse
A team with decades of know-how, turning investment insights into impactful outcomes
Manish Goel
Founder & MD
Meet the visionary who turned a spark of innovation into Equentis Wealth Advisory. A first-gen entrepreneur with a laser focus on tech-powered, personalised investing, Manish Goel is all about helping investors build long-term wealth, one smart equity move at a time. Before Equentis, he was the Finance Director at ICCON Limited, advising on real estate investments across Europe. With a Masterâs in International Trade and Finance from the UK, a Law degree, and a Company Secretary certification, Manishâs expertise is as sharp as his vision. Heâs here to make your investment journey smarter, smoother, and way more exciting!
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FAQ
Get answers to the most pertinent questions on your mind now.
Equentis Angel Fund is a SEBI-registered Cat-I AIF, backing early-stage Indian startups at Pre-Series A / Series A that solve India-focused problems using tech-enabled models. Our typical sweet spot includes businesses with strong execution DNA, demonstrable early traction, and scalable market opportunities.
- Target Corpus: INR 500 Cr
- First Close: INR 100 Cr (from 350+ investors), achieved in May 2025
- Fund Launch Date: December 2023
- Reg. No.: IN/AIF1/23-24/1419
- Standard cheque: $500Kâ$1M (INR 4â8 Cr)
- Maximum investment of INR10cr per company as mandated by SEBI under AIF rules
- Sector Preference: Sector Agnostic
- Preferred Stage: Pre-Series A / Series A
Startups are evaluated across:
- Opportunity (market size, tailwinds, scalability)
- Team (execution, integrity, focus)
- Deal Quality (clean cap table, valuation rationality, corporate structure)
We are a fairly sector-agnostic fund which likes backing businesses:
- Operating in Large TAM (> $1B)
- Models showing margin resilience, monetisation clarity, and scale potential
- Preference for IP-driven moats
No. We only invest in startups that:
- Are Indian-domiciled Pvt Ltd companies
- Show revenue recognition in India
- Have clean legal and tax structures
- Preferred: Warm introductions through founders, VCs, or ecosystem partners
- Alternative: Reach out via email (dealdesk@equentis.com) with pitch deck and context