Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS)

About the Scheme

The Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) was established with a corpus of ₹10,000 crore to meet the funding needs of startups. It does not directly invest in startups but provides capital to SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) which in turn invest in startups. Managed by SIDBI, the scheme has catalyzed significant venture capital investment.

Benefits

• Corpus of ₹10,000 crore
• Catalyzes ₹46,000+ crore in venture capital
• Supports AIFs that invest in startups
• No direct equity stake by government

Eligibility Criteria

• 1Startup must be DPIIT-recognized
• 2AIF must be SEBI-registered
• 3Startup should not be more than 10 years old

Documents Required

Frequently Asked Questions