IN-SPACe, Department of Space (managed by SIDBI Venture Capital Limited)

Antariksh Venture Capital Fund (Space VCF)

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Stage: Growth / scaling
Indicative amount: ₹1,005 cr fund (initial close)

What it is for

A dedicated, SEBI-registered VC fund providing equity capital to Indian space-tech companies — India's first sovereign space-tech fund.

Who can apply

Indian space-sector companies with a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 4 or above.

What you get

Direct equity investment (first investment, July 2026, was ₹60 crore into Dhruva Space) — target fund corpus ₹1,600 crore.

How to apply

Approach SIDBI Venture Capital Limited directly, like pitching any VC fund.

Best suited for

A space-tech company past early research (TRL 4+) ready for a real equity round.

Official links

Antariksh VCF — SIDBI Venture https://sidbiventure.co.in/antariksh_venture_capital_fund.html

Summarised from official sources, last reviewed 2026-09-07. Amounts and eligibility are indicative — always confirm against the live scheme guideline before acting.