Invest Early. Together.

Connecting eligible investors with vetted
early-stage founders.

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2,000+ investors

co-investing with us

30+ startups

backed early

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About Erito Ventures

Erito Ventures is a SEBI-registered Category I Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) focused on investing in high-potential businesses across sectors. With a sector-agnostic approach, the Fund seeks to partner with businesses that have demonstrated market potential and the ability to create long-term value.
Backed by a robust network of 2,000+ investors, Erito Ventures brings together capital, experience and business relationships to support entrepreneurs through different stages of their growth journey.
The Fund takes a considered approach to investing, combining financial assessment with an understanding of the business, its market, management team and growth potential. Beyond investment, Erito Ventures seeks to contribute through its network, experience and strategic support, where relevant.
Erito Ventures aims to build meaningful, long-term partnerships with entrepreneurs while creating value for its investors and portfolio companies.

Structure

Category I Alternative Investment Fund

SEBI registration

IN/AIF1/21-22/0969

Structure

Category I Alternative Investment Fund

Approach

Sector-agnostic

Investor network

2,000+ investors

Fund manager

Prashant Narang, Chartered Accountant, 25+ years across finance, strategy, investments and advisory

Reach out to us. You are…

Pick the one that fits and we’ll get the right person on our team to respond.

An early-stage founder

If your startup has demonstrated market validation and growth potential, we would like to hear from you.

An Angel Investor

Explore opportunities to invest in promising early-stage businesses alongside an experienced investment platform.

Some of the startups we've backed

30+ companies across health, consumer, mobility and media.

NEW

Accredited Investors

Angel Funds are moving to Accredited
Investors

From April 1, 2027, Angel Funds can accept contributions for investment in an investee company only from Accredited Investors. See who qualifies and how accreditation works.

DEADLINE

31 Mar 2027

See What Erito Ventures can do for you.

Join a growing network of investors discovering high-potential startups, accessing exclusive opportunities, and shaping the future of innovation in India.

Frequently Asked
Questions

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What is the Fund’s investment focus?

The Fund follows a sector-agnostic approach, primarily investing in startups that have demonstrated market validation and are generating revenue, with potential for growth and long-term value creation.

The Fund is available to eligible investors who meet the applicable regulatory requirements, eligibility criteria and terms of the Fund.

The Fund evaluates opportunities based on market potential, business model, management team, scalability, financial performance, growth prospects and potential for value creation.

The process generally includes initial screening, evaluation, due diligence, investment committee review, documentation and transaction closure.

The Fund is managed by Mr. Prashant Narang, a Chartered Accountant, with over 25 years of experience across finance, business, strategy, investments and advisory.

Get In Touch

Tell us who you are and we’ll respond within a few working days.

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Startups

We’d like to hear from you

If your startup has demonstrated market validation and growth potential, we would like to hear from you. Submit your details below to explore an investment opportunity with Erito Ventures.

What we evaluate

If your startup has demonstrated market validation and growth potential, we would like to hear from you. Submit your details below to explore an investment opportunity with Erito Ventures.

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Market potential

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Business model

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Management team

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Scalability

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Financial performance

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Growth prospects

Some of the startups we've backed

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Initial screening

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Evaluation

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Due diligence

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Investment committee review

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Documentation

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Transaction closure

Investors

Find the next big opportunity. Start angel investing.

Explore opportunities to invest in promising early-stage businesses alongside an experienced investment platform.

Why invest with Erito

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Market potential

Startups that have demonstrated market validation and the ability to create long-term value.

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A considered approach

Financial assessment combined with an understanding of the business, its market, team and growth potential.

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Invest together

Co-invest alongside a network of 2,000+ investors and an experienced investment platform.

Who can invest?

The Fund is available to eligible investors who meet the applicable regulatory requirements, eligibility criteria and terms of the Fund.

Under the SEBI framework, Angel Funds are moving to an Accredited Investor model. From April 1, 2027, contributions for investment in an investee company can only be accepted from Accredited Investors.

Key date

31 Mar 2027

Deadline for Angel Funds registered on or before September 10, 2025 to implement the Accredited Investor mandate.

Startups

Accredited Investor Framework

An Accredited Investor (AI) is a person or entity that meets the eligibility criteria prescribed by SEBI and is granted an Accreditation Certificate by a recognised Accreditation Agency. Certain specified entities are deemed to be Accredited Investors under the SEBI framework and may not be required to obtain an Accreditation Certificate.

Eligibility criteria

The following categories are eligible to be recognised as Accredited Investors, subject to applicable SEBI requirements.

What we evaluate

Meet any one of the following:

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Annual income

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Net worth, with at least ₹3.75 Cr in financial assets

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Annual income of ₹1 Cr or more and net worth of ₹5 Cr or more, with at least ₹2.5 Cr in financial assets

The value of the primary residence is excluded while calculating net worth.

 

Partnership firms

Each partner must independently meet the applicable individual eligibility criteria.

Trusts other than family trusts

Net worth of ₹50 Cr or more.

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Net worth of ₹50 Cr or more.

Foreign investors

Eligibility is based on the rupee equivalent of the applicable income and/or net-worth criteria.

Deemed Accredited Investors

These entities may not be required to obtain an Accreditation Certificate, along with any other entities specified by SEBI.

Central and State Governments

Governmental agencies and funds set up under their aegis

Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs)

Category I Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs)

Sovereign Wealth Funds

Multilateral Agencies

Accreditation

An investor seeking Accredited Investor status applies to a SEBI-recognised Accreditation Agency.

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Apply to a SEBI-recognised Accreditation Agency

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The agency verifies KYC and financial information

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Certificate issued with accreditation number, agency, PAN and validity period

Accredited Investor mandate for Angel Funds

Angel Funds registered after September 10, 2025 are required to onboard and offer investment opportunities only to Accredited Investors. Funds registered on or before that date were given a transition period, which SEBI has extended.

10 Sep 2025

Angel Funds registered after this date onboard Accredited Investors only.

7 Sep 2026

SEBI circular extends the transition deadline for existing Angel Funds.

31 Mar 2027

Angel Funds must implement the Accredited Investor mandate.

1 Apr 2027

No contributions from non-Accredited Investors for investment in an investee company.

During the extended transition period

Verifying accreditation

When accepting a contribution for investment in an investee company, the Angel Fund manager must ensure that the investor qualifies as an Accredited Investor, either by holding a valid Accreditation Certificate or by qualifying as a deemed Accredited Investor under Regulation 2(1)(ab) of the AIF Regulations.

This summary is for general information only. Please refer to the applicable SEBI regulations and circulars.