Articles by
Arushi Sharma
Partner (Allocator One Bharat)
VC investor with experience across early and growth-stage deals at Elevator Ventures and Allocator One. EDHEC-trained in financial economics with a track record in scouting, diligence, and portfolio management.
Launching an AIF in India: what the process looks like from SEBI registration to first drawdown
India's AIF framework under SEBI has specific requirements around categories, trust structures, and merchant banker due diligence. Here is what the end-to-end launch looks like.
India's accredited investor framework: how it changes your fundraising math
Accredited investors can commit as little as INR 25 lakhs to your AIF instead of the standard INR 1 crore minimum. That difference reshapes who you can raise from and how.
SEBI AIF registration: what the process actually looks like from the inside
SEBI registration takes 60-90 days if your application is complete. Most first-time managers add months by underestimating the PPM requirements and merchant banker coordination.