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Invest in Indian startups, from the US.
Back screened Indian startups from $5,000, one deal at a time. Each deal runs through its own US SPV.
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HOW EVERY DEAL IS STRUCTURED
- 1INVESTORAccredited investor
- 2VEHICLEUS SPV, one per deal
- 3ROUTEForeign direct investment
- 4DESTINATIONIndian startup, equity
A separate US SPV for every deal
Capital enters India as FDI
Every startup screened first
From $5,000 per deal
Why India, and why now
A large startup market that has been hard to reach.
Deep engineering talent and fast digital adoption, but hard to reach from outside India.
3rdlargest startup ecosystem
100+unicorns and counting
$5,000minimum per deal
How it works
From sign-up to your first deal.
1
Create your account
Sign up and verify your accreditation.
2
Review screened deals
Read the terms and risks first.
3
Invest through a US SPV
In dollars, into that deal's SPV.
How every deal is structured
1INVESTORYou, verified as accredited
2VEHICLEUS SPV, one per deal
3ROUTEForeign direct investment
4DESTINATIONEquity in the Indian startup
THE STARTUP'S CAP TABLE
FoundersShareholder
Other investorsShareholder
Vestrs SPVOne line, many investors
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Vestrs or going it alone
On your own, or with Vestrs?
Investing directly
Through Vestrs
Setup
PAN, demat and an Indian bank account
A US SPV per deal, in dollars
Regulation
FDI rules and filings on you
Filings handled for you
Ticket size
Often $1 million+ for a VC fund
From $5,000 per deal
Deal flow
Invite-only networks
Screened startups
IRS compliance
Work out foreign holdings reporting yourself
Schedule K-1 and K-3 where applicable, plus PFIC and CFC analysis
Screening
Every startup is screened before it reaches you.
Founders
Quality and track record
Market fit
Product and traction
Viability
Technical and commercial
Diligence
External review
How your money is handled
Process you can check.
One SPV per deal
Deals are never mixed.
Documents before money
Read and sign before you send anything.
Accredited only
Verified under Rule 506(c).
Who can invest
Built for accredited investors.
Offered only to accredited investors under Rule 506(c). We verify status first.
Not sure if you qualify? Read the criteriaIN GENERAL, YOU QUALIFY IF YOU HAVE
- Net worth above $1 million, excluding your primary residence
- Income above $200,000 individually, or $300,000 with a spouse, for the last two years
- A Series 7, 65 or 82 license
FAQ
Questions investors ask.
What is the minimum investment?
$5,000 per deal, up to 9.99% of a round, subject to each deal's terms.
Do I need a PAN card or an Indian bank account?
No. You invest in dollars into a US company, and Vestrs handles the India side.
I'm an NRI living in the US. Can I invest?
Yes, if you qualify as a US accredited investor.
How does the US SPV work?
Each deal has its own US company. You invest into it, and it invests into the Indian startup.
How are startups chosen?
Each is screened for its founders, product-market fit and viability, with external due diligence.
What tax forms will I get?
US investors complete a W-9 and receive Schedule K-1 and K-3 where applicable.