Bihar Startup Post Seed Fund

Open all year Department of Industries, Government of Bihar (Bihar Start-up Fund Trust) Bihar

Loan

₹15 lakh at 5% simple interest

Apply on the official site

What it funds: Follow on low interest loan for Bihar seed fund startups that have sales and staff
Who can apply: Got the full ₹10 lakh Bihar seed fund 3+ months ago
Turnover of ₹25 lakh (products) or ₹20 lakh (services)
5 to 10 staff employed for at least 3 months
Repaid over 5 years after a 2 year moratorium
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Apply on the Startup Bihar portal with audited accounts and a project report
Best for: Early revenue, Growth stage
Run by: State governments

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