Bihar Startup Success Fee on Angel or AIF Funding

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

Grant

2% of the investment you raise

What it funds: Cash grant of 2% of the money a startup raises from angels or Category I AIFs
Who can apply: Certified under Bihar Start-up Policy 2017 or 2022
Raised money from SEBI defined angels or Category I AIFs
Proof of investment and share allotment filings needed
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Apply on the Startup Bihar portal with your term sheet and share allotment proof
Best for: Early revenue, Growth stage
Run by: State governments

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