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Small And Medium Enterprises Advantage Fund

Empowering SMEs for sustainable growth

IN/AIF2/15-16/0186Cat II

Private equity, private credit and real-estate funds that don't employ leverage except for operating needs. The largest AIF category.

Overview

About

Small and Medium Enterprises Advantage Fund is a Category II Alternative Investment Fund focused on providing growth capital to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in India. The fund operates under the management of SIDBI Venture Capital Limited (SVCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI). SVCL is a prominent player in India’s SME and venture financing ecosystem, managing multiple funds that support innovation, entrepreneurship, and enterprise development across sectors. This fund is designed to bridge the financing gap for SMEs by providing structured equity and quasi-equity capital, enabling businesses to scale operations, improve competitiveness, and access new markets. Backed by a strong institutional framework and government support, the fund plays a critical role in fostering inclusive economic growth and strengthening India’s MSME sector.

Investment Philosophy

The fund follows a development-oriented investment philosophy focused on supporting high-potential SMEs through patient capital and strategic guidance. It emphasizes financial inclusion, sustainable growth, and value creation by partnering with entrepreneurs and enabling them to scale efficiently. The approach combines commercial viability with developmental impact, aligning with SIDBI’s broader mission of strengthening the MSME ecosystem in India.

Team— 2

Prakash Kumar

Managing Director & CEO

Prakash Kumar is the Managing Director and CEO of SIDBI Venture Capital Limited. He has extensive experience in development finance, MSME funding, and venture capital, and plays a key role in driving investment strategies that support enterprise growth across India.

Raman Aggarwal

Director

Raman Aggarwal is associated with SIDBI Venture Capital Limited and contributes to policy, governance, and strategic oversight of SME-focused investment initiatives.

Registration

SEBI Registration

SEBI-registered

Reg. NumberIN/AIF2/15-16/0186

VintageNov 2015 · 10 yrs old

Valid ToPerpetual

Investment Manager

SIDBI Venture Capital

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