FundingFunding opportunities up to ₹10 Lakh through ACIC-VGU schemes
Equity-free Idea AI, SaaS & Enterprise
ClosesAug 15, 2026
Rolling Equity Funding
Pre Seed Fund
Pre-seed venture capital for B2B SaaS and AI startups.
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- AI or SaaS founders at any stage seeking pre-seed capital from Forum Ventures.
About this scheme
Forum Ventures operates a pre-seed fund specifically designed for B2B technology startups, with a strong focus on B2B SaaS and AI companies. Forum Ventures, a prominent venture capital firm, is dedicated to making the B2B software journey more accessible and successful for early-stage founders. They achieve this by providing hands-on support, strategic guidance, and deep industry expertise, understanding that the initial stages of B2B software development are critical for long-term success. Their approach goes beyond mere capital infusion, aiming to integrate startups into a supportive ecosystem.
The fund provides up to Rs. 90,000,000 in investment to selected startups. This significant capital infusion is structured to help founders drive innovation, validate their market fit, and build scalable businesses. The investment is intended to support deep company building, assisting startups in gaining crucial market traction, building development momentum, and successfully reaching their next fundraising milestone, such as a Seed or Series A round. Funds can be utilized for key operational growth and development expenses, including product development, team expansion, initial marketing efforts, and customer acquisition strategies.
Beyond the financial investment, Forum Ventures offers an extensive array of infrastructure and resources, drawing heavily from its established accelerator program. This comprehensive support includes in-house consulting across vital business functions like Sales, Marketing, Product Engineering, Finance, HR, and Operations. This bespoke consulting helps founders navigate complex challenges and implement best practices from experienced professionals. Startups also gain access to a curated network of Zero-to-One advisors who provide strategic insights, valuable customer introductions to over 300 F500 and F1000 companies to accelerate market entry and growth, and crucial introductions to seed-stage and Series A venture capitalists to facilitate future funding rounds. Additionally, a strong, active peer network of 400+ B2B SaaS and AI founders provides invaluable peer support, knowledge sharing, and collaborative opportunities.
Who can apply
- This fund targets companies at the pre-seed or early-stage of their development, meaning startups that are past the initial conceptualization phase but may not yet have significant revenue or a fully scaled product.
- Typically, this includes startups with an idea, an MVP (Minimum Viable Product), or those just beginning to generate early revenue.
- A core requirement is that startups must be operating exclusively in the B2B technology sector, with a specific and deep focus on B2B SaaS (Software as a Service) and AI (Artificial Intelligence) solutions.
- This specialization allows Forum Ventures to leverage its specific domain expertise and network to provide the most impactful support to its portfolio companies, ensuring alignment with their strategic investment thesis.
Benefits & funding
Headline support
Up to Rs. 9 Cr
- 90,000,000 investment.
- Extensive hands-on support, strategic guidance, and industry expertise.
- In-house consulting for Sales, Marketing, Product Engineering, Finance, HR, Operations.
- Access to Zero-to-One advisors, customer introductions to F500/F1000 companies, and introductions to seed/Series A VCs.
- Benefit from a strong peer network of 400+ B2B SaaS/AI founders.
How the application process works
The journey below is informational, compiled from the official program guidelines. Applications are submitted directly with Forum Ventures, in your own name.
- 1
Applications are reviewed by Forum Ventures for strong B2B SaaS or AI market potential, team capability, and early traction signals.
- 2
Promising applicants are invited for an introductory call within 1, 2 weeks to assess fit with the fund's focus and support model.
- 3
Selected companies receive up to Rs.
- 4
90 million in pre-seed capital with full access to Forum Ventures' accelerator infrastructure.
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Official application
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Open the official applicationFrequently asked questions
What kind of companies does Forum Ventures invest in?
Forum Ventures invests in early-stage B2B technology startups, with a specific focus on B2B SaaS and AI companies.
What is the maximum funding amount offered?
Forum Ventures offers up to Rs. 90,000,000 in investment, converted from $1 million USD.
What non-monetary support does Forum Ventures provide?
Beyond capital, they offer in-house consulting across various functions, access to an advisor network, customer introductions to F500/F1000 companies, VC introductions, and a network of 400+ B2B founders for peer support.
Is there a specific application deadline for the Pre-Seed Fund?
No, the fund operates on a continuous basis, with startups encouraged to 'Pitch Us' at any time, indicating no fixed deadline. It's a rolling application process.
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This directory is compiled from publicly available official sources and is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal, financial, tax or professional advice. Funding amounts, eligibility criteria, required documents, deadlines and availability are determined by each program authority and change with every cycle, so the details shown here may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm the current terms on the official program source before you apply or take any decision.
IncorpX charges no fee for the information in this directory and does not collect, process, lodge or submit any application on your behalf. Applications are made by you, in your own name, directly with the respective program authority. IncorpX provides assistance only for application preparation and for related registrations such as company incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME (Udyam) and GST. Eligibility, approval, disbursement and selection rest solely with the respective program authority, and IncorpX makes no representation or guarantee as to any outcome.
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