Venture Fund • Maharashtra
Venture Fund (MH)
Maharashtra Startup Equity Funding
Managed by IDBI Capital with Maharashtra State Innovation Society, Venture Fund (MH) provides equity capital and institutional guidance to innovative Maharashtra startups.
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Up to ₹0 Cr
Funding Potential
Equity
Investment Route
Startup
Stage Focus
India
Application Access
Programme Overview
What Is Venture Fund (MH)?
Managed by IDBI Capital with Maharashtra State Innovation Society, Venture Fund (MH) provides equity capital and institutional guidance to innovative Maharashtra startups.
The programme combines capital support with founder guidance, investor readiness and a structured review process for qualifying ventures.
Why Founders Apply
- 01
Up to ₹5 crore equity investment
- 02
No monthly EMI burden
- 03
IDBI Capital mentorship and investor readiness
- 04
Corporate and institutional network access
- 05
Follow-on funding potential
What You Unlock
Benefits Of Venture Fund (MH)
Capital And Strategic Support To Help Innovative Ventures Build, Validate And Scale.
01
Up to ₹5 crore equity investment
Investment support aligned to startup readiness and programme evaluation.
02
No monthly EMI burden
Specialist guidance to sharpen the business model and execution plan.
03
IDBI Capital mentorship and investor readiness
Access to relevant founder, mentor and investor networks.
04
Corporate and institutional network access
Structured support for product validation and commercialisation.
05
Follow-on funding potential
Investment support aligned to startup readiness and programme evaluation.
Who Qualifies
Venture Fund (MH) Eligibility
DPIIT-recognised Private Limited Companies headquartered and primarily operating in Maharashtra, with a proven MVP or early revenue, clean financial records and an innovation-led scalable model.
Entity & Stage
Registered Entity
A legally registered startup or business structure specified by the programme.
Innovation
A technology-led, scalable or high-impact solution.
Product Readiness
A PoC, prototype, MVP or early market traction, as applicable.
Readiness & Compliance
Founder Commitment
A committed team ready to engage throughout the selection process.
Compliance
Complete registrations, financial records and applicable statutory compliance.
Growth Plan
A credible use-of-funds plan and a pathway to scale.
How To Apply
Venture Fund (MH) Application Process
Prepare A Complete Investor-Ready File And Progress Through Review, Pitch And Selection.
- STEP 01
PROCESS
Self-Audit
Confirm Maharashtra headquarters, Private Limited structure and DPIIT status.
- STEP 02
PROCESS
Technical Drafting
Prepare a detailed investment narrative and use-of-funds plan.
- STEP 03
PROCESS
Portal Submission
Submit the completed funding application and supporting file.
- STEP 04
PROCESS
Preliminary Screening
The investment team assesses fit, traction and potential.
- STEP 05
PROCESS
Due Diligence
Financial, legal and commercial details are reviewed.
- STEP 06
PROCESS
Investment Committee Pitch
Shortlisted founders present to the investment panel.
Paperwork
Documents Required
Important: Vikas Bharat can help organise a complete, application-ready documentation file.
Certificate of Incorporation, MoA and AoA
DPIIT Startup Recognition certificate
Investor-ready pitch deck
Audited financials, where applicable
Innovation and scalability project proposal
Founder and key-team profiles
Udyam / MSME certificate
Patent or trademark documentation, where applicable
- What is Venture Fund (MH)?
- Venture Fund (MH) provides equity-led capital and strategic support to qualifying innovation-driven startups.
- What funding support is available?
- Eligible startups can receive up to ₹5 crore in equity financing.
- Who is eligible to apply?
- DPIIT-recognised Private Limited Companies headquartered and operating primarily in Maharashtra, with an MVP or early revenue.
- What documents are required?
- Pitch deck, DPIIT certificate, financials, founder bios, innovation proposal and relevant IP documents.
Venture Fund (MH) Questions, Answered
Funding, Eligibility, Documents And The Application Process.
What is Venture Fund (MH)?
Venture Fund (MH) provides equity-led capital and strategic support to qualifying innovation-driven startups.
What funding support is available?
Who is eligible to apply?
What documents are required?
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