src="/media/tide_grant/Hero-Image.png"Founder, Innovator,
Disruptor?
Accelerate your growth with up to ₹50 Lakhs in matching equity investment.
Why Apply for GENESIS Investment?
This program fuels the growth of market-ready, revenue-generating startups by providing 1:1 matching investment funding (upto ₹50 Lakhs) in partnership with private investors.
Goal:
Helping startups become investor-ready, refine financials, and connect with VCs and angels for long-term scale.
Eligibility Criteria
Registered Entity
Indian Pvt. Ltd. company with ≥51% Indian ownership.
DPIIT Recognition
Must be DPIIT-recognized and based in Tier-II/III city.
Market-Ready
Startup should be market-ready and preferably revenue-generating.
Matching Investment
Must have secured private (non-government) matching investment.
Program Benefits
Equity Support
Up to ₹50 Lakhs matching equity support to fuel your growth.
Mentor Readiness
Investor readiness mentorship and exclusive pitch day opportunities.
Workshops
Practical workshops on term sheets and cap table management.
Monitoring
12-month post-funding monitoring and strategic guidance.
How it works?
Key Focus Sectors
Ready to scale?
Join the GENESIS Investment Program and take your market-ready startup to the next level.
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