Seed and angel rounds
Raise your seed round on the right terms.
Short answer
We help Indian startups raise seed and angel rounds from ₹1 Cr. That means sizing the round to a real milestone, choosing the right instrument (usually CCPS), reaching angels, angel funds and seed funds that invest at your stage, and closing on market-standard terms without the compliance mistakes that delay seed rounds.
When is a startup ready to raise a seed round?
When the product is in market, early customers are paying or retaining, and you can name the milestone the money will reach in 18 to 24 months. Investors at seed back the founder and the early signal; they still want to see that you know your numbers.
Which instrument should a seed round use in India?
Most priced seed rounds in India use compulsorily convertible preference shares (CCPS). Convertible notes are faster but only DPIIT-recognised startups can issue them, with at least ₹25 lakh per investor in a single tranche. iSAFE still follows the full share issue process. The full comparison is in CCPS vs CCD vs convertible note vs iSAFE.
Who invests in seed rounds in India in 2026?
Individual angels, angel networks and SEBI-registered angel funds, seed-stage venture funds, family offices and occasionally strategic investors. Since September 2025, angel funds can raise only from accredited investors and can invest ₹10 lakh to ₹25 Cr in a single startup, which has made angel pools larger and more professional.
What we do on a seed mandate
- Round size, dilution and runway plan tied to one clear milestone.
- Deck and model review from the investor side.
- A curated list of angels, angel funds and seed funds that match your stage and sector, with warm introductions.
- Term sheet review against what is standard for Indian seed rounds.
- Private placement, FEMA and filing checklist so the round closes cleanly.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum round size you support?
- Seed and angel rounds from ₹1 Cr. Smaller pre-seed rounds are taken selectively.
- Can I announce my seed round on LinkedIn while raising?
- No. A private company raises through private placement under Section 42 of the Companies Act and cannot publicly advertise a live round. You can announce it once it has closed. See what Indian law allows.
- Is angel tax still a problem for seed rounds?
- Angel tax on share premium was abolished for shares issued from FY 2024-25. Other compliance traps still delay rounds; they are listed in this guide.
Further reading.
- Blog27 Sept 2026Read article
CCPS, CCDs, Convertible Notes or iSAFE? Choosing Your Seed Instrument in India, Including the Tax, FEMA and Company Law Traps
The instrument you pick for a ₹1 Cr to ₹5 Cr round decides how fast you close, whether you need a valuation report, what your foreign investors can hold and what the next round inherits. Compared, with the traps founders miss.
- Blog28 Sept 2026Read article
SEBI's New Angel Fund Rules (2025): Only Accredited Investors, ₹10 Lakh to ₹25 Cr Cheques, and What It Changes for Your Angel Round
Angel funds now accept only accredited investors, and the per-startup limits changed. Most founders have not noticed. What the SEBI rules mean for your angel round, your cap table and your timeline.
- Blog27 Sept 2026Read article
Every Clause in an Indian Seed Term Sheet: What Is Standard, What Is Aggressive, and Exactly What to Push Back On
The clauses that cost founders the most are rarely the ones they negotiate hardest. A clause-by-clause guide to Indian seed and pre-Series A term sheets, with market-standard positions for 2026 and the language to push back with.
- Blog27 Sept 2026Read article
Angel Tax Is Gone. These 11 Tax and Compliance Traps Still Blow Up Indian Startup Rounds in 2026
Angel tax is gone, and many founders think tax is no longer a fundraising issue. It is. Eleven tax and compliance problems that still surface in diligence, what each one costs, and how to fix it before an investor finds it.