AWE Early Growth Fund I – equity investment

AWE Early Growth Fund I, also called the Achieving Women Entrepreneurs Early Growth Fund I, is a SEBI-registered Category II Alternative Investment Fund in the venture capital category. It takes equity in tech-led companies led by driven entrepreneurial teams, mainly in India and selectively in the USA.

What you get

• An initial equity investment, with follow-on investment as the company grows
• Investment sizes set deal by deal

Who can apply

• Tech-led innovation, with the homepage stressing deep-tech
• Pre-Series A to Series A stage, with proof of concept and product-market fit
• Revenue-generating companies preferred; pre-revenue considered selectively
• Sectors on its pages include climate and sustainability, energy, mobility, sustainable food and agriculture, healthcare, future of work and fintech
• Experienced teams, large and growing markets, defensible products, capital-efficient models, strong potential for return
• Businesses that are or can become gender smart

How selection works: AWE Funds reviews applications as an investor. It does not describe fixed stages or a set timeline.

How to apply: Use the Apply button on the AWE Funds website to enter summary information. An executive summary or information deck can be sent as well. Receipt is usually confirmed within 10 to 15 business days. There is no fixed intake window.