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Soonicorn brings together operators, founders, and allocators investing alongside one another in early-stage Indian companies — on a single platform built for speed, diligence, and follow-through.
Curated deal flow, operator-led diligence, and end-to-end execution — on a single platform built for serious early-stage investing.
We curate deal flow, run diligence with the operators best placed to judge it, and handle every piece of paper that follows. Members invest with the conviction of the network behind them.
100+ startup applications screened every month. Roughly 2 early-stage startups make it to the pitch calls, with another 10 late-stage opportunities shared each quarter — sourced through founders, members, and the operators who built the category before.
For every deal, we pull in members who have built or scaled in that category. The questions you'd want answered are answered by the people who know to ask them.
KYC, agreements, banking, drawdowns, post-investment updates — all handled on a single platform. You commit to the deal, we handle the paperwork.
Whether you're investing alongside the network or raising from it, you're live on the platform within a day.
Live in the deal flow within a day.
Send "Sign Up". We confirm eligibility and capture your sector and ticket-size preferences.
SEBI-compliant CKYC, fully digital — about ten minutes. One-time, valid for every future commitment.
Read full memos, join live pitch calls, and commit to deals you believe in. Agreements, drawdowns and updates handled in-platform.
Pitch to close in ~14 days.
Submit your deck and traction via the short application form. The deal team reviews within 5 business days and reverts with a yes, no, or "tell us more".
Present to qualifying members; real-time Q&A; recorded so late investors can catch up.
Standard founder-friendly templates, clean cap table, and quarterly updates handled in-platform after the wire.
There are plenty of ways to invest in early-stage Indian startups. Here's what you get with Soonicorn that you won't elsewhere.
Investments flow through Soonicorn Angel Trust-I (Reg. IN/AIF1/23-24/1338) — a Category I AIF. Pass-through tax status, audited NAV, regulated trustee. Not an ad-hoc LLC syndicate.
Each deal is reviewed by members who've built or scaled in that category. Memos are co-written with people who know what to ask, not interns running checklists.
KYC, agreements, drawdowns, unit certificates, and quarterly updates all live on one platform. You commit; we handle the paperwork, the wires, and the post-investment reporting.
From Climate-Tech to Drone-Tech, AI to FMCG — meet the founders our members have backed.
Global investment advisory & wealth-tech with an automated AI/ML investment research platform — APART.
End-to-end logistics drone solutions, building intra- and inter-city Drone Corridors for rapid delivery.
Industrial training platform using AR/VR + cloud LMS to onboard, assess, train and upskill enterprise workforce.
SaaS platform digitising and automating Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) workflows.
Gig platform helping fintech & digital companies acquire SMBs via a pay-per-task model with upskilled gig workers.
Smart EV-as-a-service platform powering eco-friendly last-mile delivery fleets.
Building India's electric autonomous tractor with high-torque powertrain and off-road automation tech.
B2B & B2G drone-tech company offering survey-grade VTOL drones, GIS software and drones-as-a-service.
AI/ML edge-computing for energy analytics — up to 45% consumption savings and carbon emission trading.
Premium co-living homes for urban professionals, end-to-end digital experience with curated community.
AI-driven 'Neural Ocean' helping governments and enterprises in developing countries make data-led decisions.
Omnichannel consumer brand giving the samosa a global identity — gourmet flavours, tamper-proof packaging.
India's only platform bringing the airport to your doorstep — priority check-in and luggage delivery, B2C + B2B.
India's first plug-and-fly FPV drone maker for consumer, agriculture and defence applications.
Cloud software automating inventory and supply chain for HoReCa businesses across multi-location operations.
Supply-chain intelligence helping D2C and FMCG brands predict and place inventory across a warehouse network.
Self-powered AI robotic arms for autonomous cleaning of solar panels with remote monitoring + reporting.
Pre-owned smartphone scaling platform integrating retail and repair networks for tier 2/3 markets.
D2C daily-needs brand — flour, pulses, spices, dry fruits — sourced direct from farmers via own mills.
End-to-end B2B SaaS for drone data, fleet management and airspace compliance for enterprise clients.
Craft beer brand pouring artisanal flavour at affordable pricing, in 5 states with 5.4M litres p.a. capacity.
IoT livestock health monitoring (WeSTOCK) — India's first farmer-input AI engine for cattle activity tracking.
AI + web freight management for end-to-end logistics — auto-routing, EV cargo, network optimization.
Tech-driven intercity bus travel — affordable, dignified, with smart routing and operator-side fleet tools.
India's largest incentivised wellness platform — financial rewards for physical activity and preventive health.
Cloud HRMS for SMBs — payroll, attendance, leave and tax compliance automated end-to-end.
India's first re-engineered tyre brand — cold-process retreading at half the cost of new tyres, full warranty.
Off-grid solar cold-storage with proprietary Hybrid Ice Technology — India's largest off-grid cold-chain.
Fintech partnering co-op, small-finance and public-sector banks for cash-flow-based MSME secured lending.
India's pioneering immersive VR platform for the AEC industry — real-time design collaboration.
SaaS-based autonomous logistics for contact-free delivery — healthcare, food, e-commerce + UAM ambitions.
India's third-largest burger brand fusing Indian flavours with western fast food — 80+ outlets pan-India.
India's first AI-powered music licensing platform — 12,000+ royalty-free tracks for creators and brands.
Computer-vision smart-city platform turning dashcams into a real-time live dashboard for urban planners.
Mycelium-based biodegradable packaging — turns stubble waste into fire-retardant, durable packaging.
Reviving the nostalgic joy of childhood snacks — natural ice-pops and confectionery, 32+ years of F&B DNA.
AI chatbot for e-commerce — Level-3 conversational AI on WhatsApp; $10M+ revenue facilitated for brands.
Research-driven drone services — 10,000+ flight hours; surveillance and survey for govt + private sector.
GenAI 'unified knowledge platform' for enterprise sustainability and net-zero reporting (LLM + RAG).
Space-tech company building advanced propulsion systems and spacecraft for commercial + government missions.
Premium gourmet burger chain on a centralised cloud-kitchen model — eco-friendly packaging, pan-India distribution.
Customer-experience platform for real estate — site visits, demos and bookings unified for millennial buyers.
Collaborative robots (COBOTs) blending bionics, robotics and XR — built with Department of Military Affairs.
SEBI-regulated fractional investing in solar projects + zero-capex solar adoption for MSMEs (TATA, Panasonic partners).
Real-time deepfake detection for finance, security and Fortune 500s — multimodal video + audio liveness.
AI-powered sales experience platform — virtual avatars, chatbots and showrooms for auto, retail and BFSI.
AI platform turning long-form video into short viral clips — auto highlights, captions, social previews.
Plant-based nutrition brand — Supply6 360 is India's first all-in-one foundational supplement (63+ nutrients).
Tech-enabled waste-commerce platform — on-demand recycling pickup connecting users with verified recyclers.
Indigenous defence + commercial UAVs — only Indian firm with two DGCA Type Certifications, ICAO-compliant.
Cost-efficient, durable, circular-supply lithium-ion batteries with an AI-powered tech stack — for mobility, agriculture, and defence.
Sustainable lithium-ion battery recycling — recovering critical metals to power India’s circular EV economy.
Cloud energy storage and Vehicle-to-Grid platform aggregating idle EV and standby batteries to support the power grid.
Pre-seed space-tech venture building infrastructure for satellite operations.
No-code Lending-as-a-Service platform — banks and NBFCs launch new loan products in days instead of months.
Deep-tech research platform for Indian agriculture — early-stage.
Vegan, sugar-free nutraceutical gummies for hair, skin, period care and weight management. ₹6 M Series A; expanding to UAE and UK.
D2C wellness brand at pre-Series A — clean-label nutraceuticals for everyday wellbeing.
Online courses in full-stack development and data science with a deferred “pay-after-job” model.
IIT-Bombay-built digital stethoscope (AyuSynk) for AI-enabled monitoring and remote diagnostics — 10,000+ units shipped.
Vehicle condition intelligence — VIN-based pre-delivery and pre-owned car inspections at scale for buyers, OEMs and insurers.
Sundarban Chemicals (HERFOM) — electrochemical wastewater treatment cutting BOD & COD by 90%, with 99% disinfection. 50+ units live with Oil India, ONGC, hospitals.
The operators, builders and category-creators driving the 60+ companies in our portfolio.
Funding rounds, product milestones, and headlines from companies we've backed — over the last 12 months.
Lending-as-a-Service infra. ₹200 Cr in loans processed annually across 10 states.
Feb 2026Round led by Artal Asia. Targeting 1,000 stores by 2030. 200+ already operational.
Mar 2026IIT-Hyderabad battery-tech firm — AI-enabled lithium-ion packs for mobility, agri, defence.
Dec 2025Expanding into holistic-wellness with 20 new SKUs; UAE and UK launch ahead.
Dec 2024Pitch to a community of operator-angels, family offices, and founders who've sat in your seat. Sharper questions, faster decisions, and a network that shows up after the wire.
Quick answers to what most prospective investors ask in the first call. Anything missing? Email info@soonicornventures.com.
Yes. Under SEBI’s revised AIF framework, every new investment requires the investor to hold a valid Accreditation Certificate issued by a SEBI-recognised Accreditation Agency. Existing commitments are unaffected; new commitments are gated on accreditation.
The full eligibility criteria, document list, step-by-step process, and our compliance team’s help offer are on the Investor Accreditation page. Expected turnaround for the certificate is 3 business days from complete submission.
Any investor who holds a valid SEBI Accreditation Certificate and meets the financial eligibility criteria below:
Individuals · HUFs · Family Trusts · Sole Proprietorships — Annual Income ≥ ₹2 Cr; or Net Worth ≥ ₹7.5 Cr (with ≥ ₹3.75 Cr in financial assets); or Annual Income ≥ ₹1 Cr AND Net Worth ≥ ₹5 Cr (with ≥ ₹2.5 Cr in financial assets).
Partnership firms — each partner must independently satisfy the above.
Other Trusts & Body Corporates — Net Worth ≥ ₹50 Cr.
Full criteria and process: Investor Accreditation.
₹25,00,000 (₹25 lakh) per commitment — set by SEBI for Angel Funds. You can spread that across multiple deals over time.
2% management fee on capital deployed via the platform, and carry of up to 20% on profits, calculated per the Contribution Agreement. Trustee, audit, and legal expenses are borne at the fund level and disclosed in periodic statements.
Full breakdown on the Disclosures & Risk page.
Angel Fund investments are illiquid by design. Realisations come from exit events — acquisitions, secondaries, or IPOs — typically 5–8 years after commitment. Some commitments may take longer; some may return zero. Be prepared to lose any amount you commit.
Three meaningful differences:
Vehicle. Soonicorn invests through a SEBI Category I AIF (Angel Fund). Most syndicate platforms invest through ad-hoc LLCs or RoF arrangements. The AIF route gives you pass-through tax status, audited NAV, and an SEBI-regulated trustee.
Diligence. Every deal is co-diligenced with operators who’ve built in the category. We pull them onto the pitch call, not just the memo.
Execution. KYC, agreements, drawdowns, payments, unit certificates, and quarterly updates are all on a single platform. You don’t coordinate four logins to track one investment.
Yes. Members in good standing can lead syndicates on deals they back. We provide deal materials, the legal stack, and the platform. You bring your network. WhatsApp us to discuss.
Soonicorn Angel Trust-I has pass-through tax status under the Income-tax Act for the relevant income categories. Individual outcomes depend on your tax position — short-term vs long-term capital gains, set-off rules, etc. We don’t provide tax advice; please consult your tax adviser.
NRIs (Indian passport holders) can invest on a non-repatriable basis through their NRO account, subject to FEMA. Foreign nationals (non-resident, non-Indian-citizen) generally cannot invest in a SEBI Angel Fund under current rules. We confirm eligibility individually during onboarding.
Data is stored in India (Mumbai region). Encrypted in transit and at rest. Sensitive documents (KYC, agreements, drawdowns) sit behind short-lived signed URLs. Row-level security on every database table. Full details: Privacy Policy.