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VentureSoul Closes Rs 300 Cr Debt Fund for Startups
28 Nov
Summary
- VentureSoul Partners successfully closed its maiden debt fund at Rs 300 crore.
- The fund has already invested Rs 20-25 crore in 15 growth-stage startups.
- This initiative offers an alternative to traditional equity funding for Indian startups.
VentureSoul Partners has successfully closed its maiden debt fund, securing Rs 300 crore. The firm intends to further expand its corpus by an additional Rs 300 crore through its green shoe option by February 2026. This new fund aims to provide vital structured credit solutions to growth-stage startups in India.
The fund has already deployed capital across 15 startups, with average investments ranging from Rs 20 crore to Rs 25 crore. Key sectors targeted include fintech, direct-to-consumer (D2C), business-to-business (B2B), and software-as-a-service (SaaS). This strategic investment approach supports companies demonstrating a clear revenue model, typically at Series A stage or beyond.
This debt funding initiative comes at a critical juncture for Indian startups, offering an alternative to traditional equity financing. It empowers growth-stage companies to preserve ownership while pursuing operational expansion, a significant advantage in the current funding landscape.
