ESV-Arthya AIF
ESV-Arthya AIF took part in 2 disclosed rounds in Indian startups in 2026 (0 as lead), most often Series A rounds in Financial Services; its latest was Novio on 28 April 2026.
About ESV-Arthya AIF
ESV-Arthya AIF has backed Indian startups that StopDown covered, listed below.
Deals in 2026
| Date | Company | Round | Amount | Role | Co-investors | Story |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 April 2026 | NONovio | Series A | ₹100 Cr | Participant | Cornerstone Ventures, Shepherd's Hill Private Equity, Roots Ventures, InnoVen Capital (India), Alteria Capital | Story |
| 28 April 2026 | CRCredilio | Series A | ₹100 Cr | Participant | Cornerstone Ventures, Shepherd Hill, Roots Ventures, InnoVen Capital (India), Alteria Capital | Story |
Stage and sector mix
Disclosed rounds ESV-Arthya AIF took part in, by stage and by sector.
| Stage | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Series A | 2 | 0 |
| Sector | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 2 | 0 |
Frequent co-investors
| Investor | Rounds together |
|---|---|
| Alteria Capital | 2 |
| Cornerstone Ventures | 2 |
| InnoVen Capital (India) | 2 |
| Roots Ventures | 2 |
| Shepherd Hill | 1 |
| Shepherd's Hill Private Equity | 1 |
Indian portfolio
- CRCredilioFinancial Services · in at Series A · 2026
- NONovioFinancial Services · in at Series A · 2026
India-based companies only. Linked names have a StopDown page; the rest link up on their own as soon as we cover them.
ESV-Arthya AIF in the news
- NONovio · Funding · 28 April 2026 · ₹100 CrNovio raises ₹100 crore Series ANovio offers a fixed deposit-backed RuPay credit card for people with no credit history
- CRCredilio · Funding · 28 April 2026 · ₹100 CrCredilio raises ₹100 Cr Series A fundingCredilio is a credit marketplace that helps DSAs and advisors sell credit products from 35+ banks and NBFCs
Questions about ESV-Arthya AIF
How many investments did ESV-Arthya AIF make in India in 2026?
StopDown has recorded 2 disclosed rounds in Indian startups with ESV-Arthya AIF in 2026 so far, 0 of them as lead. The latest was Novio on 28 April 2026 (₹100 Cr).
Which sectors does ESV-Arthya AIF invest in?
In the 2025 and 2026 rounds StopDown recorded, ESV-Arthya AIF invested most often in Financial Services (2 rounds).
Does ESV-Arthya AIF lead rounds?
In the 2 rounds StopDown recorded in 2025 and 2026, ESV-Arthya AIF joined as a participant; none named it as the lead.