Priyanka Madnani and Aakaashhdeep Announce Successful Closure of ₹2000 Cr Fund Corpus to Accelerate High-Potential Startups
Sector-Agnostic Fund to Commence Strategic Investments from November 2025 with a Minimum Ticket Size of USD 3 Million
Dubai, UAE – Entrepreneurs and investors Priyanka Madnani and Aakaashhdeep have announced the successful closure of a ₹2000 crore fund corpus, raised from a diverse group of investors across the UAE and India. This milestone marks a pivotal step in their mission to support and scale high-potential startups across multiple sectors. The fund will begin allocating capital from November 2025, with a focus on growth-stage companies demonstrating strong scalability.
Adopting a sector-agnostic approach, the fund aims to identify and empower the most promising ventures, with a minimum investment commitment of USD 3 million per company. This strategy is designed to provide both substantial financial backing and strategic resources to accelerate business growth and market expansion.
Priyanka Madnani brings a proven track record to the initiative, having previously collaborated with a USD 200 million Japanese fund specializing in AI. Her expertise in securing and managing large-scale funds, along with her established network of global investors in the UAE, strengthens the fund’s credibility and investment capabilities.
Aakaashhdeep, who played a central role in building the fund, emphasized the persistence and strategic execution required to reach this milestone. “Securing this fund is a testament to the dedication and vision of our team. We look forward to partnering with visionary founders to help them scale globally,” he said. “With the support of our investors and LPs, we are positioned to make a significant contribution to both the Indian and international startup ecosystems.”
In addition to capital, the fund will provide portfolio companies with access to mentorship, market entry support, and a robust network of industry partners — helping startups navigate the challenges of scaling operations in competitive markets.
The launch comes at a time when global investor confidence in the Indian startup ecosystem is at an all-time high. According to recent data, India ranked among the top destinations for venture capital in 2024, with VC investments hitting a record USD 38 billion despite macroeconomic uncertainties. The fund’s creation aligns with this momentum, offering a timely boost to the country’s innovation landscape.
About Priyanka Madnani and Aakaashhdeep:
With extensive experience across the UAE, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea, and India, Priyanka Madnani and Aakaashhdeep bring deep cross-border investment expertise and a shared commitment to fostering high-impact entrepreneurship.
