FUNDING & STARTUP SUPPORT
Manipur Startup Venture Fund
Growth capital for technology-led ventures in Manipur.
About the fund
The Government of Manipur and NEDFi established the Manipur Startup Venture Fund as a SEBI-registered alternative investment fund to finance scalable ventures using equity and equity-linked instruments. It also supports investor connections, pitching opportunities and entrepreneurial capacity building.
Fund structure
- Corpus
- ₹30 crore; MTIF lists a ₹10 crore green-shoe option
- Sponsor
- Government of Manipur
- Lead investor
- North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Limited (NEDFi)
- Nodal agency
- Department of Planning, Government of Manipur
- Investment manager
- NEDFi Venture Capital Limited (NVCL)
- Instruments
- Equity, preference shares, debentures and convertible notes
- Investment range
- ₹10 lakh to ₹3 crore
Entry criteria
- Manipur domicile by birth.
- An Indian private limited startup recognised by both the Government of Manipur and DPIIT.
- An early-revenue growth venture with a market-fit product or service and scope to scale.
- Technology in the product, service or business model.
- An innovative founder able to execute, supported by a committed management team.
- A viable business model, sustainable growth potential and a realistic investor exit.
Prepare for an investment application
Use the dedicated MSVF application route. The MTIF fund section does not publish a separate definitive upload checklist. As preparation, assemble recognition and incorporation records, ownership details, a pitch deck, financial statements, traction evidence, funding needs and a use-of-funds plan. The fund manager determines the required documentation and assessment process.
Apply to MSVF
Continue to the dedicated MSVF portal linked by Startup Manipur. Fund investment is subject to evaluation and due diligence.
Information checked on 26 September 2026. Awards depend on the current call, assessment and scheme terms.