New Delhi’s policy corridors buzzed with excitement as the Cabinet approved a Rs 10,000 crore Fund of Funds for Startup India 2.0, a game-changer for the country’s burgeoning startup scene. Under PM Modi’s leadership, this move is set to unlock a torrent of venture capital, supercharging innovation and entrepreneurship nationwide.
The core objective? Rally long-term domestic investments to fortify the VC ecosystem and back cutting-edge ventures. It’s a deliberate step to turbocharge India’s startup evolution into its next golden era.
Reflecting on the transformative journey since Startup India’s 2016 launch, India has witnessed an unprecedented surge—from a handful of startups to over 200,000 DPIIT-recognized entities. Annual registrations in 2025 have shattered previous records, signaling robust momentum.
Successor to the trailblazing FoF 1.0, which deployed Rs 10,000 crore across 145 AIFs and sparked Rs 25,500 crore in follow-on investments for 1,370+ startups in fields from e-commerce and edtech to biotech and automotive—this new fund promises even greater impact.
Picture this: startups pioneering AI, robotics, clean energy, and space tech gaining the financial muscle to compete on global stages. The ripple effects? Stronger economy, booming manufacturing, millions of jobs, and India emerging as the world’s innovation epicenter.
This approval isn’t just funding—it’s a bold statement of intent toward Viksit Bharat 2047, empowering dreamers and doers to redefine India’s future through relentless innovation.