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TN Boosts Startups with ₹50 Cr Investment
14 Mar
Summary
- TIDCO invests ₹25 crore each in AgniKul Cosmos and Raptee Energy.
- This marks the first investment under the Startup Investment Policy 2025.
- Tamil Nadu aims to be a 'Product Nation' with this initiative.

The Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) has committed ₹25 crore to space-tech startup AgniKul Cosmos and ₹25 crore to electric mobility startup Raptee Energy. These investments are the first under the Tamil Nadu Startup Investment Policy 2025. The state government, under Chief Minister M K Stalin, is actively shaping its industrial future by supporting high-potential deep-tech and advanced manufacturing companies.
TIDCO is being repositioned as a 'Venture Catalyst' to bolster the state's startup financing ecosystem. Investments can range up to ₹25 crore in various sunrise sectors, including aerospace, electric vehicles, and AI. This initiative aims to provide crucial capital across the startup lifecycle, from early innovation to expansion phases, ensuring Tamil Nadu's growth-driven companies secure necessary funding within the state.




