Paul Bros Consulting announces Rs 25 crore fund for women-led and early-stage startups

Paul Bros Consulting LLP today announced the first close of its angel fund, GrowUp Venture Fund, which has been registered as a Category-I Alternative Investment Fund (AIF).

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With a target corpus of Rs 25 crore, the fund is focused on investing in high-potential, women-led, and early-stage startups. Structured with a 25-year tenure, the GrowUp Venture Fund seeks to provide long-term capital along with strategic guidance to innovative ventures that demonstrate strong growth potential.

The fund requires a minimum investor commitment of Rs 15 lakh. It is expected to attract participation from seasoned angel investors, family offices, and veteran stakeholders in the startup ecosystem, thereby creating a robust platform for collaborative value creation.

Speaking on the announcement, Paul D, Managing Partner of Paul Bros Consulting LLP, said: “The GrowUp Venture Fund has been conceptualised to identify and nurture the entrepreneurs of tomorrow. By combining patient capital with deep ecosystem expertise, we are committed to building sustainable businesses that will contribute meaningfully to India’s growth story.”