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Unicorn India Ventures closes ₹450 crore first close of deep-tech fund with backing from IIT Madras and prominent investors including Kris Gopalakrishnan.
PRIVATESep 26, 2026
Amount Raised
₹4.5 Billion
Round Type
Venture
ChennaiVenture Capital
Investors
Family OfficesIitm Alumni EcosystemKris GopalakrishnanIit Madras Research Park
Description
Unicorn India Ventures, in partnership with IIT Madras Research Park, announced the first close of its deep-tech focused venture fund at ₹450 crore. The fund has a total target corpus of ₹1,000 crore with a ₹400 crore green shoe option, with final close expected by December-March 2027. Strong backing from IITM alumni ecosystem including Kris Gopalakrishnan and family offices drove the quick first close. The fund will deploy ₹55 crore across four deep-tech startups in seed to pre-Series A investments.
Company Information
Company
Unicorn India Ventures
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
About
IIT Madras Research Park (IITMRP) and Unicorn India Ventures have launched a deep-tech focused venture capital fund with a first close of Rs 450 crore and a total target corpus of Rs 1,000 crore. The fund focuses on sectors including semiconductors, space, mobility, climate, health, AI, robotics, cybersecurity, and quantum where India has competitive advantages. It aims to back 25-30 startups over three years with investments ranging from seed to pre-Series A stage.
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