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Finvolve secures Rs 90 crore for growth-stage fund

By Startup Enthusiast · 18 September 2026

What they do

Finvolve is a multi-stage venture capital firm that bridges the gap between startup founders and strategic investors

The firm achieved a first close of Rs 90 crore for its new growth-stage fund, targeting a total corpus of Rs 250 crore

This new fund will invest in 30 to 35 startups across sectors like defence, energy, and consumer technology over the next few years

Finvolve successfully reached a first close of Rs 90 crore for its latest growth-stage investment vehicle.
The firm aims to raise a total target corpus of Rs 250 crore for this specific fund.
A greenshoe option allows the firm to accept additional capital commitments beyond the initial target.
Management expects to reach the final close of the fund within the next six months.
The fund plans to build a portfolio of 30 to 35 companies over the next three to four years.
The investment strategy focuses on growth- and late-stage Indian startups that demonstrate strong product-market fit.

Finvolve was established in 2022 as a joint venture between India Accelerator and Finolutions.
The firm currently manages four distinct funds, including an accelerator fund, a seed fund, and a previously deployed Category II AIF.
The company claims to have made over 40 startup investments with total capital commitments reaching Rs 500 crore.

Finvolve operates as a multi-stage investor that supports startups from the early idea phase through to an IPO (Initial Public Offering).
The firm maintains a sector-agnostic approach but highlights specific interest in defence, aerospace, frontier technology, and energy.
It provides wealth managers with opportunities to explore the startup asset class through its B2B network.
The firm's portfolio includes notable companies such as IG Defence, Indrajaal, Soket AI, Kepler Aerospace, and Matter EV.
The growth fund has an estimated deployment cycle of 18 months with a three-year exit target.

The firm intends to complete the final close of the growth fund within six months.
The team plans to deploy capital into 30 to 35 companies over the next three to four years.