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The/Nudge Foundation launches ₹250 crore impact investment fund

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Company
The/Nudge Foundation
What it does
Non-profit working on poverty alleviation.
Kind
New fund
Amount
Rs 250 Cr
Stage
seed to series a
Based in
Bengaluru
Sector
Professional & Local Services

What they do

The/Nudge Foundation is an action institute focused on building resilient livelihoods and reducing poverty in India through partnerships with government and…

What happened

The organization launched TILT, a new impact-first venture investment platform with a ₹250 crore fund to support early-stage startups serving underserved…

Why it matters

The fund aims to provide patient capital (long-term investment that does not expect immediate high returns) to over 150 startups across various social…

The details

  • The/Nudge Foundation has launched TILT, an impact-first venture investment platform.
  • The platform is backed by a ₹250 crore fund to support early-stage businesses.
  • TILT will focus on startups serving low-income and underserved communities in India.
  • Investment cheque sizes will range from ₹2 crore to ₹16 crore.
  • The fund targets sectors including agriculture, climate resilience, financial inclusion, and MSME productivity.
  • TILT aims to support over 150 startups and improve 100 million lives over 15 years.

The bigger picture

  • The foundation has previously deployed ₹180 crore in grants to over 190 social enterprises.
  • The organization identified that many social ventures require investment capital rather than just grants to scale.
  • TILT is positioned to provide patient capital to businesses that take longer to achieve sustainable economics.

About the business

  • The/Nudge Foundation works to build resilient livelihoods for all to achieve a poverty-free India.
  • The organization partners with central and state governments to drive economic inclusion programs.
  • It operates various initiatives including incubators, accelerators, and prize-based challenges.
  • The foundation focuses on women, farmers, tribals, and youth for capacity building.
  • It provides research, market development, and ecosystem infrastructure to its supported ventures.

What happens next

  • The platform aims to back more than 150 startups over the next 15 years.
  • TILT plans to improve 100 million lives through its investments.

The deal

Type
fund launch

Founders

  • Atul Satija, Founder and Managing Partner, TILT
  • Richa Singh, Co-founder and Managing Partner, TILT

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