BizDateUp Launches ₹1,000 Cr SEBI-Registered Pulse Fund I for Startups, SMEs, Real Estate

BizDateUp has launched Pulse Fund I, a ₹1,000 crore Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) registered with SEBI (IN/AIF2/25-26/1887). The fund has been structured as a close-ended vehicle with a base corpus of ₹500 crore and an additional ₹500 crore green-shoe option, aiming to provide long-term growth capital across startups, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and real estate equity.

Allocation Across Startups, SMEs, and Real Estate

According to the investment structure, Pulse Fund I will allocate 50% of its portfolio to high-growth startups, 30% to profitable SMEs, and 20% to selective real estate equity. The fund follows a 10-year close-ended model, extendable by two years, with the objective of combining patient capital with value creation strategies for portfolio companies.

The targeted sectors include Artificial Intelligence (AI), SaaS, financial technology (FinTech), healthcare technology (HealthTech), deep technology, defense, aerospace, gaming, electric vehicle (EV) mobility, green energy, and regulatory technology (RegTech). BizDateUp stated that opportunities in Tier-2 and Tier-3 Indian cities will be a key focus, signaling an intent to back ventures beyond established urban startup hubs.

BizDateUp’s Track Record

Founded by Jeet Chandan and co-founded by Meet Jain, BizDateUp positions itself as a startup ecosystem enabler. In the financial year 2023-24, the firm funded more than 25 startups, raised a $10 million fund, and engaged with over 1,000 active angel investors. The company also reported an average return of 3.5X on investments during the same period, underlining its ability to identify high-growth ventures.

Pulse Fund I builds on this track record by combining capital deployment with BizDateUp’s in-house Venture Studio Model. This model is designed to support portfolio companies beyond financing, particularly in governance design, compliance enablement, and market access.

Governance and Due Diligence

BizDateUp highlighted that the governance of Pulse Fund I will be led by an NISM-certified Fund Manager. The fund will conduct rigorous, multi-layer due diligence across financial, legal, and compliance parameters, ensuring institutional-grade oversight. The structure aims to mitigate risks while maintaining transparency and investor confidence.

Leadership Commentary

Company leaders outlined their approach to managing Pulse Fund I.

“We’re matching patient capital with hands-on mentorship so founders can scale faster and smarter—with sustainable cash flows and clear exit pathways.” added, Meet Jain, Group CEO & Co-Founder, BizDateUp.

“Our playbook is simple: rigorous diligence, disciplined deployment, diversified risk. We focus on founders with proven traction and transparent governance so investor confidence stays front and center.” stated, Jyotir Jain, Director, BizDateUp & NISM-Certified AIF Fund Manager.

Samit Mehta, Director, BizDateUp, concluded, “Pulse Fund I marries institutional discipline with entrepreneurial agility. We’re building a bridge between founders who need growth capital and investors who seek long-term, risk-adjusted returns.”

Global Expansion Plans and Outlook

BizDateUp is positioning Pulse Fund I as part of a broader global strategy. Over the next 24 months, the firm intends to launch parallel funds in Singapore, the United States, and Dubai. These vehicles are expected to channel more than $1 billion in global capital into India’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, expanding the reach of domestic startups to international investors.

The fund’s design combines financial capital with structured post-investment support. By focusing on sectors such as technology, mobility, energy, and defense, and targeting opportunities in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, Pulse Fund I seeks to capture India’s next wave of entrepreneurial growth beyond major metros.

Its governance framework, hands-on mentorship model, and international fundraising plans highlight BizDateUp’s strategy of linking Indian founders with both domestic and foreign capital pools. For investors, the structure aims to deliver risk-adjusted returns backed by institutional-grade compliance and disciplined deployment, while entrepreneurs gain access not only to funding but also operational guidance and market access.

As operations commence, Pulse Fund I is set to add depth to India’s alternative investment market. Startup funding, SME capital infusion, and selective real estate investments are projected to remain key drivers of long-term economic growth, with BizDateUp positioning itself at the intersection of domestic entrepreneurship and global capital flows.

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