Invest in high-growth startups with Equentis
Unlock the potential of tomorrow’s innovators
What is the Equentis Angel Fund?
A trusted gateway to high-growth startups
Equentis Angel Fund is a SEBI-registered Category I alternative investment fund that provides a structured platform for angel investing. This fund is designed to help investors invest in early-stage startups with growth potential.
Why invest in startups?
Discover growth opportunities and shape the future
High Growth Potential
Invest in India's thriving startup ecosystem—the 3rd largest in the world.
Early Access Advantage
Invest before public markets catch on, maximizing your entry point.
Diversification
Adding startups to your investment mix complements traditional instruments like stocks and mutual funds.
Exclusive Opportunities
Invest in carefully curated startups by our AIF team to create wealth.
Attractive ROI Potential
Invest in strong startups for high growth.
Equity Ownership
Gain a stake in tomorrow’s market leaders
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Journey of game-changing startups
Stories that let you understand the growth potential
Funding DateSep 08 2011
Valuation62.9 Cr
Current Valuation195,012 Cr
Returns3100.3X
*Source: NSE As of 9th April 2025
Benefits of investing in Equentis Angel Fund
Build wealth with tailored guidance and handpicked high-growth startups
Leverage over 15 years of proven expertise in equity research and investment.
Invest in high-potential startups handpicked by our experienced investment team.
Benefit from a rigorous evaluation process to ensure only the best startups are selected.
Rely on comprehensive checks that validate a startup’s financial health and compliance.
Receive tailored advice to make informed and impactful investment decisions.
Gain firsthand insights by connecting directly with visionary startup leaders.
Secure optimal entry points with startups at attractive and competitive valuations.
Enjoy continuous guidance and support from entry to exit for a seamless experience.
Our Investment Thesis
Our winning formula for selecting game-changing startups
The Equentis Angel Fund prioritizes:
Revenue Benchmark
Targeting startups with ARR of 10Cr + for high growth potential
Massive Market Potential
Focusing on startups with a total addressable market exceeding $1 billion.
Tech-driven Growth
Focusing on companies leveraging technology and digital platforms for rapid scaling.
Sector-agnostic
We invest across industries, seeking innovation wherever it thrives.
The Equentis portfolio
Backing the bold, the brilliant, and the boundary-pushing leaders of tomorrow
Company NameTan90 Thermal Solutions Private Limited (TAN90)
Deal MonthMarch 2026
Amount₹ 7.28 Crores
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!
FAQ
Get answers to the most pertinent questions on your mind now.
Equentis Angel Fund is a SEBI-registered Category I alternative investment fund that enables angel investing in high-growth startups through a structured and professional approach.
The fund typically invests up to 10 crore in each startup, supporting innovative businesses significantly.
Startup investments generally require 3–5 years to achieve optimal growth.
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.
- Diversify your investment portfolio
- Additional alpha generation at a portfolio level
- Participate in India’s startup growth story
- 15+ years of research expertise.
- Comprehensive financial and legal due diligence.
- Interaction with startup founders.
- Access to optimal valuations through early investments
No, you will receive units of the Equentis Angel Fund. Think of the Angel Fund as a mutual fund for startups.
The fund invests your money in startups, and you are allocated units.
Each unit of the Angel Fund is offered at a face value of ₹100. For instance, if you invest ₹10 lakhs in a startup through the Angel Fund, you will receive 10,000 units of the fund.
Units will appear in your demat account and CAS. Quarterly updates provide regular insights.
Exits are achieved through:
- Institutional investor entry during Series B funding and onwards.
- Acquisition of the startup.
- IPO Launches with Pre IPO / IPO
Investing in equity instruments (stocks, mutual funds, etc.) carries inherent risks. However, AIFs are an excellent way to diversify your financial portfolio in stocks and mutual funds.
At Equentis, we manage risk through the following measures:
At Equentis, we manage risk through the following measures:
- A multi-layered screening process, ensuring only 5% of companies in our pipeline are presented to investors.
- A dedicated AIF business unit comprising a Deal Sourcing Team, Research Team, and Investment Committee.
- An experienced Investment Committee led by Founder Mr. Manish Goel and CIO Mr. Jaspreet Singh Arora, with over four decades of combined expertise.
- Focusing on companies with 10CR+ ARR, enabling a better risk-reward balance.
- Conducting thorough financial and legal due diligence for every opportunity.
- Strategically targeting Early Series A rounds to mitigate risks of earlier-stage investments and benefit from favorable valuations.
- Building a diversified portfolio of startups to optimize returns while minimizing risk.
Investors would encounter the following issues while investing directly into startups:
- Firstly, getting access to the right startups is challenging
- Investors may find it difficult to evaluate growth potential accurately.
- Investors may not be able to estimate valuation appropriately
- Direct investment amount would be considerable
- Startups are keen to have a clean and manageable cap table - hence a fund that can invest a larger amount would be preferred rather than individual investors