Pre Seed Fund
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Quick Answer
Pre-seed venture capital for B2B SaaS and AI startups.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹9 Cr
- Funding type
- Equity
- Provider
- Forum Ventures
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- International
About this funding program
Forum Ventures operates a pre-seed fund specifically designed for B2B technology startups, with a strong focus on B2B SaaS and AI companies. Forum Ventures, a prominent venture capital firm, is dedicated to making the B2B software journey more accessible and successful for early-stage founders. They achieve this by providing hands-on support, strategic guidance, and deep industry expertise, understanding that the initial stages of B2B software development are critical for long-term success. Their approach goes beyond mere capital infusion, aiming to integrate startups into a supportive ecosystem.
The fund provides up to ₹90,000,000 in investment to selected startups. This significant capital infusion is structured to help founders drive innovation, validate their market fit, and build scalable businesses. The investment is intended to support deep company building, assisting startups in gaining crucial market traction, building development momentum, and successfully reaching their next fundraising milestone, such as a Seed or Series A round. Funds can be utilized for key operational growth and development expenses, including product development, team expansion, initial marketing efforts, and customer acquisition strategies.
Beyond the financial investment, Forum Ventures offers an extensive array of infrastructure and resources, drawing heavily from its established accelerator program. This comprehensive support includes in-house consulting across vital business functions like Sales, Marketing, Product Engineering, Finance, HR, and Operations. This bespoke consulting helps founders navigate complex challenges and implement best practices from experienced professionals. Startups also gain access to a curated network of Zero-to-One advisors who provide strategic insights, valuable customer introductions to over 300 F500 and F1000 companies to accelerate market entry and growth, and crucial introductions to seed-stage and Series A venture capitalists to facilitate future funding rounds. Additionally, a strong, active peer network of 400+ B2B SaaS and AI founders provides invaluable peer support, knowledge sharing, and collaborative opportunities.
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Funding providers
Forum Ventures is a pre-seed fund, accelerator, and AI venture studio focused on B2B SaaS startups. Founded in 2014 as Acceleprise, the firm has evolved into a comprehensive early-stage platform with programs in San Francisco, New York, and Toronto. Forum Ventures has backed…
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- Amount
- Up to ₹9 Cr
What You Get
Up to ₹90,000,000 investment. Extensive hands-on support, strategic guidance, and industry expertise. In-house consulting for Sales, Marketing, Product Engineering, Finance, HR, Operations. Access to Zero-to-One advisors, customer introductions to F500/F1000 companies, and introductions to seed/Series A VCs. Benefit from a strong peer network of 400+ B2B SaaS/AI founders.
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Selection Process
Applications are reviewed by Forum Ventures for strong B2B SaaS or AI market potential, team capability, and early traction signals. Promising applicants are invited for an introductory call within 1–2 weeks to assess fit with the fund's focus and support model. Selected companies receive up to ₹90 million in pre-seed capital with full access to Forum Ventures' accelerator infrastructure.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 3
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 4
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of companies does Forum Ventures invest in?
Forum Ventures invests in early-stage B2B technology startups, with a specific focus on B2B SaaS and AI companies.
What is the maximum funding amount offered?
Forum Ventures offers up to ₹9.3 crore in investment.
What non-monetary support does Forum Ventures provide?
Beyond capital, they offer in-house consulting across various functions, access to an advisor network, customer introductions to F500/F1000 companies, VC introductions, and a network of 400+ B2B founders for peer support.
Is there a specific application deadline for the Pre-Seed Fund?
No, the fund operates on a continuous basis, with startups encouraged to 'Pitch Us' at any time, indicating no fixed deadline. It's a rolling application process.
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