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BizDateUp has launched Pulse Fund I, a ₹1,000 crore Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF), with a base size of ₹500 crore and an additional green-shoe option of ₹500 crore.
The fund plans to invest 50% in high-growth startups, 30% in profitable SMEs, and 20% in select real estate projects.
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Financial, legal, and compliance checks will be conducted under the supervision of an NISM-certified fund manager.
“We’re matching patient capital with hands-on mentorship so founders can scale faster and smarter—with sustainable cash flows and clear exit pathways.” added, Meet Jain, Group CEO & Co-Founder, BizDateUp.
“Our playbook is simple: rigorous diligence, disciplined deployment, diversified risk. We focus on founders with proven traction and transparent governance so investor confidence stays front and center.” stated, Jyotir Jain, Director, BizDateUp & NISM-Certified AIF Fund Manager.
Samit Mehta, Director, BizDateUp, concluded, “Pulse Fund I marries institutional discipline with entrepreneurial agility. We’re building a bridge between founders who need growth capital and investors who seek long-term, risk-adjusted returns.”
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About BizDateUp
Founded by Jeet Chandan and Meet Jain, BizDateUp positions itself as a startup ecosystem enabler. In FY23-24, it funded over 25 startups, raised a $10 million fund, and engaged more than 1,000 active angel investors, delivering an average return of 3.5X on investments.
Pulse Fund I builds on this track record, combining capital with BizDateUp’s in-house Venture Studio Model, which supports portfolio companies beyond funding—helping with governance, compliance, and market access.
In FY24, BizDateUp funded 25+ startups, raised a $10 million fund, engaged 1,000 angel investors, and delivered an average 3.5x return.
Looking ahead, the company plans to expand globally, launching parallel funds in Singapore, the USA, and Dubai within two years, aiming to attract over $1 billion for India’s innovation ecosystem.
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