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For investors · Leader Angel IFSC Fund
Your gateway to America's next breakthroughs, from GIFT City.
A regulated route from India to the earliest rounds of America's university-born ventures. Commit in USD through GIFT City; capital is deployed deal by deal.
Fund at a glance
The Leader Angel IFSC Fund.
A close-ended CAT I Angel Fund, managed by an IFSCA-authorised fund manager and administered by institutional service providers.
- Fund
- Leader Angel IFSC Fund
- Category
- CAT I Angel Fund · close-ended
- Fund manager
- Globridge Capital IFSC (Authorised FME FMD2026FUM1106)
- Jurisdiction
- GIFT City IFSC, regulated by IFSCA
- Currency
- USD
- Investment focus
- Seed & Series A, USD 0.5–1M per venture
- Sectors
- LEADER: Logistics, Envirotech, Advanced Biotech, Deep Tech, Energy & EdTech, Robotics
- Deployment
- Deal by deal, once a two-thirds investor majority is secured
- Trustee
- Amicorp
- Fund administrator
- CAMS
- Statutory auditor
- Price Waterhouse & Co. (PwC)
- Reporting
- Regular NAV updates through our institutional platform
The 80–20 theme
Eighty percent of value in private markets is generated before the IPO stage. By the time a company lists, most of its growth has already been captured by those who backed it early.
Investor journey
From commitment to distribution.
A clear, regulated process, with reporting at every stage.
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Onboard & KYC
Eligible Indian, NRI and foreign investors onboard through the GIFT City feeder route.
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Commit capital
Commit in USD from the minimum ticket size to the Leader Angel IFSC Fund.
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Drawdown & allocation
Capital is deployed deal by deal once a two-thirds investor majority is secured.
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Track & report
Follow every company through regular NAV updates on our institutional platform.
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Exit & distribution
As companies list on the GIFT City NSE IX start-up market or exit through strategic partnerships, proceeds are distributed to investors.
Fund structure
Regulated at every link.
Investors contribute to the fund at GIFT City. An independent trustee and an IFSCA-authorised manager sit around it, and the fund invests in ventures outside India.
Investors Eligible investors Indian, NRI and foreign · various jurisdictions
Fund manager Globridge Capital IFSC Authorised FME
GIFT City IFSC Leader Angel IFSC Fund CAT I Angel Fund
Trustee Amicorp Settlor & trustee
Portfolio University-born US ventures Seed & Series A · jurisdictions outside India
Eligibility
Who can invest.
Units are offered on a private placement basis to eligible investors only, from the minimum ticket size, in USD.
Eligible
- Resident Indian investors (subject to applicable LRS limits)
- Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)
- Foreign individuals and institutions
- Resident and non-resident corporations
- Accredited and institutional investors, family offices and other permissible investors
Not eligible
- Persons and entities from FATF blacklisted, grey-listed or restricted jurisdictions
Why GIFT City
India's gateway to global capital.
A global ecosystem
Global banks, exchanges and service providers under one unified regulator.
Ease of doing business
A single regulator, IFSCA, with a clear and modern framework for fund managers.
International exchanges
NSE IX and India INX open a listing route for global founders at GIFT City.
Risk factors
Know the risks.
Investments in foreign products and early-stage companies are subject to significant risks, including the loss of capital. Please read the offer documents and the full risk disclosures carefully before investing.
01 Market & interest-rate risk
Values of underlying investments can fall as markets and interest rates move.
02 Currency risk
Investments are in USD; exchange-rate movements affect returns in other currencies.
03 Custody risk
Assets held with custodians and intermediaries are exposed to their operational failures.
04 Liquidity & settlement risk
Early-stage holdings are illiquid; exits may take years and are not guaranteed.
05 Technology, time-zone & cyber risk
Cross-border operations depend on systems that may fail or be attacked.
06 Product suitability
Venture investments are high risk and suitable only for investors who can bear a loss of capital.
07 Regulatory & legal risk
Changes in law or regulation in any relevant jurisdiction may affect the fund.
08 Taxation risk
Tax treatment may change and depends on each investor’s individual circumstances.
09 Remittance & compliance risk
Outbound remittances, including under the RBI Liberalised Remittance Scheme, carry limits and conditions.
10 Social & political risk
Events in the US, India or elsewhere may affect portfolio companies and markets.
FAQ
Common questions.
What is Globridge Capital IFSC?
An Authorised Fund Management Entity registered with IFSCA (FMD2026FUM1106), operating from GIFT City, Gandhinagar. It manages the Leader Angel IFSC Fund.
What does the fund invest in?
Seed and Series A rounds of university-incubated US ventures, typically USD 0.5 to 1 million per company, across the LEADER sectors.
Who can invest?
Eligible Indian, NRI and foreign investors, including corporations and institutions, on a private placement basis. Persons from FATF blacklisted, grey-listed or restricted jurisdictions cannot invest.
In what currency do I invest?
Commitments are made in US dollars through the GIFT City feeder route.
How is my capital deployed?
Deal by deal. Capital is drawn down for a specific investment once a two-thirds investor majority is secured.
How do I follow my investment?
Investors receive regular NAV updates and portfolio reporting through our institutional platform.
Contact
Speak with our team.
Our team will take you through eligibility, the offer documents and our current pipeline. Participation is by private placement to eligible investors only.
Email admin@globridgecapitalifsc.com Telephone +91 85490 09099
Registered office Unit 640, Signature Hiranandani, Block 13, Zone-1, GIFT SEZ, GIFT City, Gandhinagar – 382355, Gujarat, India
Leader Angel IFSC Fund · CAT I Angel Fund
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