Alternative Investment
Funds (AIF).
SEBI-registered private investment vehicles for sophisticated investors. Minimum investment ₹1 Crore. Access Category I, II & III funds offering private equity, structured credit, venture capital, and long-short strategies.
Featured AIF Opportunities
Explore Category I (Venture/Infra), Category II (Private Equity/Credit), and Category III (Hedge/Long-Short) funds. Minimum investment ₹1 Crore.
Seafund – Deep Tech Fund
Manager: Rama Iyer – Founder, SEAFUND
Deep technology venture investor focused on hardware and semiconductor innovation.
Venture X Fund I
Manager: Alpha AIFs
Early-stage and high-growth Indian technology startups.
Beyondseed Angel Fund I
Manager: Beyondseed India Pvt Ltd
Early-stage startups and emerging businesses with scalable models.
Lead Angels Fund
Manager: Lead Invest
Early-stage innovation and technology-driven startups.
360 ONE Multi-Stage Defense Fund
Manager: 360 ONE Asset Management
Sector-focused growth capital managed by senior private equity professionals.
ABSL Structured Opportunities Fund
Manager: Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC
Secured structured credit debt investments for mid-market corporates.
Axis New Opportunities AIF
Manager: Axis AMC Private Equity Team
Mid-market growth companies and private equity.
Nine Rivers Aurum Rising India Fund
Manager: Siddhartha Khemka (CIO – Nine Rivers Capital)
Growth capital strategy focusing on mid-market Indian enterprises.
Piramal Investment Opportunities Fund
Manager: Piramal Alternatives Investment Team
Structured credit and special situations debt financing.
HDFC Capital Affordable Real Estate Fund
Manager: HDFC Capital Advisors
Real estate debt funding for affordable housing projects across tier-1 cities.
True North Fund (India Private Equity)
Manager: True North Investment Team
Mid-market buyout and growth capital investments.
Edelweiss Special Opportunities Fund
Manager: Edelweiss Alternatives Team
Special credit, turnaround opportunities, and structured debt.
Edelweiss Alpha Fund
Manager: Edelweiss Asset Management
Hedge fund strategy aimed at generating absolute returns via dynamic long-short equity positioning.
Kotak Long-Short Fund
Manager: Kotak Investment Advisors Ltd
Risk-adjusted absolute returns combining long equity with short hedging.
ICICI Prudential Long Short Fund
Manager: ICICI Prudential Asset Management
Controlled volatility market-neutral long-short equity exposures.
ASK Absolute Return Fund
Manager: ASK Investment Managers Ltd
Consistent risk-adjusted returns across cycles through long-short equity.
Avendus Absolute Return Fund
Manager: Avendus Capital Public Markets
Absolute returns with low equity market correlation.
Abakkus Flexi Edge Fund I
Manager: Abakkus Asset Manager LLP
Absolute returns through flexible equity strategy across market caps.
Understanding SEBI AIF Categories
Alternative Investment Funds are divided into three distinct categories based on strategy, leverage, and regulatory framework.
Category I AIF
Infrastructure & Social Venture
Funds investing in early-stage startups, SMEs, social ventures, and infrastructure projects with positive economic impact.
Category II AIF
Private Equity & Debt Funds
Funds investing primarily in unlisted private companies or structured credit/debt securities. No leverage allowed.
Category III AIF
Hedge & Long-Short Funds
Funds employing active trading, leverage, derivatives, and long-short equity strategies to deliver absolute market-neutral returns.
Built for Institutional & HNI Portfolios
A modernized alternative financing experience designed for qualified investors seeking outsized returns and low market correlation.
High Alpha Potential
Access unlisted high-growth startups, private debt, and structured credit deals not available on public stock exchanges.
Low Public Market Correlation
Private equity and long-short strategies provide true diversification to hedge your overall wealth against stock market crashes.
Institutional Risk Controls
Strict SEBI framework with drawdown controls, independent custodians, and institutional fund managers.
Diverse Asset Classes
Invest across venture capital, real estate credit, private equity buyouts, pre-IPO opportunities, and market-neutral hedge strategies.
SEBI Registered & Compliant
All offered AIF schemes are registered with SEBI under Category I, II, or III regulations with mandatory PPM filings.
Institutional Partner Access
Co-invest alongside top Indian domestic & global institutional private equity managers through Bharti advisory.
How to Invest in AIF in 4 Steps
Streamlined private placement process supported by senior wealth advisors.
Accreditation Check
Verify eligible investor status under SEBI guidelines (Min ₹1 Crore commitment capacity).
PPM Review & Due Diligence
Review Private Placement Memorandum (PPM), investment strategy, and historical track record.
Subscription Agreement
Execute subscription agreement and complete mandatory KYC & accreditation documentation.
Capital Drawdown & Monitoring
Fulfill capital calls as required by fund manager and receive quarterly valuation reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to essential questions regarding Alternative Investment Funds.
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