Invstt Trust: Online community-based angel fund network launched in 2022, ranked number one angel fund network in India

About this grant

Avinya Ventures is a SEBI-approved early-stage venture capital fund sponsored by We Founder Circle, based in Surat, Gujarat, India. The fund seeks startups with founder-market fit, meaning founders who deeply understand the problem they address, bring relevant expertise, demonstrate strong execution and act with integrity. It invests across stages from seed through Series C, including pre-seed, seed, pre-Series A/Series A, Series B and later rounds, and describes itself as sector-agnostic, with an emphasis on technology, cleantech, healthcare, fintech, agritech, consumer goods, SaaS, AR/VR and others. The fund adds value through a dedicated investment manager for each portfolio company during the initial 18 to 24 months, one-to-one mentoring, quarterly catch-ups, visibility at forums and startup exhibitions, cross-selling opportunities across portfolio companies and LPs, and support ahead of fundraises including investor outreach. It typically co-invests alongside other VCs and angels and reserves capital for follow-on rounds. The page describes the broader ecosystem of We Founder Circle, including the Invstt Trust, launched in 2022 as an online community approach to investing in startups that helps investors access filtered startups alongside strategic investors and successful founders. The page does not provide a standalone application process for Invstt Trust or a grant amount; it describes equity investment activity. Startups are invited to pitch via [email protected].

Eligibility

Startups seeking early-stage venture investment may pitch to Avinya Ventures. The fund invests across stages from seed to Series C and accepts businesses ranging from prototype to post-revenue. Applicants who already have funding from other investors may still apply but should disclose existing funding. The page does not specify geographic restrictions or organisation-type limits beyond being startups. No prior-recipient rules are stated.

How it's scored

Avinya considers the founder's understanding of the problem, domain expertise, execution ability and integrity as primary factors. It also looks for scalable, thriving markets with products that have wide acceptance potential and differentiation, and for opportunities where it can add value beyond capital through community building and resources. The fund also cites exit visibility as a consideration. No scoring weights or panel composition are disclosed.

Key requirements

• ✓Startup must be in technology, fintech, healthtech, agritech, or SaaS sectors
• ✓Investors co-invest alongside strategic investors and founders
• ✓Startups must pass Invstt Trust's filtering and due diligence process

Funder contact

The notice names a programme contact you can speak to before applying.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Invstt Trust: Online community-based angel fund network launched in 2022, ranked number one angel fund network in India?

Eligibility covers organisations in IN; startup. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.

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