SIDBI Venture Capital

SIDBI Venture Capital Limited, established in July 1999 and based in Mumbai, India, serves as the investment arm of the Small Industries Development Bank of India. The firm specializes in both direct investments and fund of funds investments, focusing primarily on micro, small, and medium unlisted enterprises. Its investment strategy encompasses all stages, with an emphasis on seed, early, and growth stages. SIDBI Venture Capital adopts a sector-agnostic approach, prioritizing industries such as life sciences, clean technology, retail, light engineering, food processing, information technology, healthcare, logistics, and agriculture. The firm targets investments across various regions in India, particularly in states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, and West Bengal. Typical investment amounts range from $0.12 million to $4.57 million, and the firm generally seeks board representation in its portfolio companies while avoiding majority stakes. Additionally, SIDBI Venture Capital provides incubation services and co-investment opportunities alongside other venture capital funds.