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Equentis Angel Fund
A trusted platform for investors and startups
Uncover exciting investment opportunities!
Bridging visionary investors with game-changing startups!
I’m an Investor
Dive into smart angel investing—curated startups, pro research, zero guesswork!
What is Equentis Angel Fund?
A SEBI-registered Category-I AIF by Equentis Wealth Advisory, offering visionary investors a smart way to diversify into high-growth, tech-driven startups leading the future.
Investment Focus
Targeting Pre-Series A, Series A, and Pre-Series B rounds,with investments of up to ₹10 crore per startup
500Cr Fund
A powerhouse fund ready to launch game-changing ideas into market leaders.
India’s Next Giants
Focused on home-grown startups eyeing $1 billion+ markets.
Built for the Long Game
Patience meets precision—holding strong to unlock unmatched growth and lasting returns.
The AIF Journey: From Entry to Exit
Entering boldly, exiting brilliantly
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 Master’s in International Trade and Finance from the UK, a Law degree, and a Company Secretary certification, Manish’s expertise is as sharp as his vision. He’s 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.
A minimum commitment of ₹25 lakh over five years is required to be given as per SEBI norms. You don’t have to invest a lumpsum amount in this fund. You will be required to invest atleast Rs 5 lakhs per startup. However, we encourage investors to deploy atleast 50 lakhs over the next 24 months to build their angel fund portfolio.
We evaluate companies that broadly fulfill the following criteria:
- TAM of atleast 1 billion dollars
- ARR between 10 crores and 100 crores
- Leveraging tech and digital platforms to scale
- Existing Captable
- Domiciled in India
There is a detailed three tier process to select startups for investment:
Step 1:
We have a deal sourcing team that sources startups from our extensive network. They complete the initial screening of the startup company and also meet the founding team. Depending on the type of business (B2B or B2C), evaluation occurs across various parameters.
Step 2:
If the company is shortlisted, then our research team gets involved. They also meet the founding team and conduct further analysis.
Step 3:
Company is presented to our Investment Committee. Different members of the Investment Committee arrive with varied expertise and experience to evaluate a startup company. Post scrutiny of the investment committee, the company is showcased to our investors.
Only 5% of the companies that are a part of our pipeline are presented to our investors.
Absolutely! You’ll get regular updates, and quarterly statements to keep tabs on your growing empire. Your units will be reflected in your demat holding statement and corresponding depository.
We love tech-driven innovation! Our focus is on scalable startups in sectors set to conquer markets above $1 billion.
As a SEBI-registered fund, we’re all about transparency, compliance, and keeping your investment safe. SEBI’s got our back—and yours!