{"id":18936,"date":"2025-03-18T11:47:41","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T11:47:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/khabreindia.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/18\/hyderabad-angels-fund-launches-sebi-category-1-fund-to-boost-growth-stage-startup-investments\/"},"modified":"2025-03-18T11:47:41","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T11:47:41","slug":"hyderabad-angels-fund-launches-sebi-category-1-fund-to-boost-growth-stage-startup-investments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/khabreindia.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/18\/hyderabad-angels-fund-launches-sebi-category-1-fund-to-boost-growth-stage-startup-investments\/","title":{"rendered":"Hyderabad Angels Fund Launches SEBI Category 1 Fund to Boost Growth-Stage Startup Investments"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-sm-3 col-lg-3 text-dot-right pr-sm-0\"><strong><label>Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], March 18:<\/label><\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.haf.vc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hyderabad Angels Fund (HAF)<\/a>\u00a0was officially launched today at Ramanaidu Studios, marking a significant milestone in India\u2019s startup investment landscape. The SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) is set to provide strategic co-investments for high-potential startups in the Pre-Series A to Series B stages, further solidifying Hyderabad\u2019s position as a leading startup funding hub.<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-sm-7 col-lg-7\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The event was graced by\u00a0Chief Guest D. Sridhar Babu, Minister of IT, Telangana, who commended the initiative as a vital addition to the state\u2019s thriving startup ecosystem. The distinguished\u00a0Guest of Honors\u00a0included\u00a0BVR Mohan Reddy (Former Chairperson, NASSCOM), Ayodhya Rami Reddy (Member of Rajya Sabha, Ramky Group), Daggubati Suresh Babu (Indian Film Producer), and Srini Raju (Chairman, iLabs Venture Capital Fund)\u2014each highlighting the crucial role of venture capital in fostering\u00a0innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Hyderabad: A Thriving Startup &amp; Investment Hub<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Hyderabad has emerged as one of India\u2019s fastest-growing startup ecosystems, driven by\u00a0world-class infrastructure, proactive government policies, and a strong talent pool from premier institutions like T-Hub, ISB , IIIT-H and IIT Hyd. The city has become a preferred destination for entrepreneurs and investors alike, with a rising number of unicorns and high-growth startups shaping its economic landscape.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Sector-Agnostic Investment Approach with Proven Backing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">HAF builds on the legacy of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/hyderabadangels.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hyderabad Angels (HA)<\/a>, one of India\u2019s premier angel investment networks, which has successfully backed several high-growth startups, including\u00a0Planet Spark, Session.AI, BluSmart, RedHealth, Otipy, Toch, Revos, and OTO Capital. Unlike sector-specific funds,\u00a0HAF follows a sector-agnostic investment approach, allowing it to support\u00a0disruptive and scalable businesses across various industries.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">With a\u00a0fund target of \u20b9100 crore and a greenshoe option of \u20b950 crore, HAF is positioned to bridge the crucial funding gap for startups as they scale beyond early-stage traction. By offering not just financial backing but also\u00a0strategic guidance, mentorship, and a strong investor network, HAF aims to accelerate startup growth and drive long-term success.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Industry Leaders Speak on the Launch of HAF<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">[Pradeep Dhobale, Chairman Hyderabad Angels ]\u00a0Commenting on the launch, Stated\u00a0\u201cOver the last Decade, We\u2019ve worked closely with startups, witnessing firsthand the challenges in raising capital for scaling. HAF is designed to empower visionary entrepreneurs with not just funding but also the right strategic support and network connections. We are committed to identifying and backing India\u2019s next wave of market leaders.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">[Kalyan Shivalenka, Managing Partner \u2013 Investment Banking Expert, 20 Years of Experience]<br \/>\nEchoing this sentiment, Managing Partner at HAF, added:<br \/>\n\u201cHaving spent over 15 years in investment banking, I have seen how well-structured capital allocation and governance can define the trajectory of a startup. HAF is dedicated to supporting high-potential startups at a critical stage of their journey, ensuring they have the financial stability and expertise needed to scale efficiently.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>A Transformative Step for India\u2019s Startup Ecosystem<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The launch of HAF comes at a time when India\u2019s startup ecosystem is witnessing rapid growth, with increasing demand for\u00a0structured late-stage funding. The participation of\u00a0investors, incubators, startup founders, and ecosystem partners\u00a0at the event reflected the widespread support for HAF\u2019s vision.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">With this launch, Hyderabad Angels \u00a0cements itself as a key player in India\u2019s venture capital landscape both in Hyderabad and India, driving high-growth startups across diverse sectors and fueling the next generation of business innovation.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>About Hyderabad Angels Fund (HAF)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Hyderabad Angels Fund (HAF) is a\u00a0SEBI-registered AIF\u00a0dedicated to providing growth capital to startups in\u00a0Pre-Series A to Series B stages. With a\u00a0sector-agnostic approach, HAF focuses on\u00a0strategic co-investments, bringing together\u00a0seasoned investors, industry experts, and ecosystem enablers\u00a0to empower promising entrepreneurs. The fund has a\u00a0target size of \u20b9100 crore with a greenshoe option of \u20b9150 crore, positioning it as a key enabler for the next wave of high-growth startups.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>For media inquiries, please contact:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Rathnakar Samavedam<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Email :<\/strong> rathnakar@haf.vc<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Phone :<\/strong> 9490726170<br \/>\n<strong>Hyderabad Angels Fund (HAF)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em>If you have any objection to this press release content, kindly contact pr.error.rectification@gmail.com to notify us. We will respond and rectify the situation in the next 24 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tmnf_excerpt meta_deko\"><p>Hyderabad (Telangana) India, March 18:\u00a0Hyderabad Angels Fund (HAF)\u00a0was officially launched today at Ramanaidu Studios, marking a significant milestone in India\u2019s startup investment landscape. The SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) is set to provide strategic co-investments for high-potential startups in the Pre-Series A to Series B stages, further solidifying Hyderabad\u2019s position as a leading startup funding &hellip;<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":18937,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[85],"tags":[96],"class_list":["post-18936","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","tag-business"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/khabreindia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18936","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/khabreindia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/khabreindia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/khabreindia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/khabreindia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18936"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/khabreindia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18936\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/khabreindia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18937"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/khabreindia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18936"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/khabreindia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18936"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/khabreindia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18936"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}