LEAD INVEST NxtGen

About Company

Lead Invest (previously Lead Angels) is a pioneer in startup investing with a successful track record of nearly a decade. The fund is managed by professionals with deep expertise in investments, academics, and business, supported by a strong team focused on Investor Relations and Start-Ups & Portfolio Relations. It is known for its commitment to business ethics, compliance, and governance. The fund has invested in close to 100 startups to date and has a historic internal rate of return (IRR) of approximately 34%. All investments are made through a tax-neutral, SEBI-registered Category 1 AIF.

Fund Snapshot

Fund Name	LeadInvest NxtGen
Category	Category-I SEBI Registered AIF
Minimum Ticket Size	INR 25 Lakhs
Target Cohort Size	7–10 companies per year
Investment Focus	Revenue-generating, matured startups with institutional backing
Early Liquidity	Capital returned at each exit
Fee Structure	Only 1.5% annual management fee (capped at 5 years)
Hurdle Rate	15% per annum with 10% carry
Portfolio Type	Sector-agnostic and diversified

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About Fund Manager

Sushanto Mitra Founder & CEO

Sushanto brings over two decades of experience in financial services and the entrepreneurial ecosystem. As the first external CEO at SINE, he led one of India’s key innovation and entrepreneurship hubs. With deep expertise in angel investing, he also served as Director at Hyderabad Angels. His leadership at LeadInvest reflects a strong foundation in early-stage investing and strategic fund management.

Hanuman Tripathi Managing Partner

Hanuman has over 40 years of diverse experience across industries. He holds a Master’s in Management from JBIMS and a PG Diploma in Marketing Management from Bhavan’s College. He is the founder of Infrasoft Technologies, a globally recognized banking tech firm he led for two decades. His long-standing entrepreneurial and operational insight adds depth and vision to the fund’s strategy and execution.

Investment Strategy

Diversified Portfolio
20% in the first institutional round, 50% with at least one prior institutional or angel round, 30% with both prior angel and institutional rounds.

Strategic Co-Investments
80%+ alongside renowned Venture Funds; up to 20% in Pre-IPO and secondary deals where a primary is happening.

Investment Policy
Any changes must be approved by the Investment Committee

Advantage to the Investor

Sector Agnostic
Diversified portfolio with no sector restrictions.

Strong VC Ties
Access high-quality deals through top-tier VC alliances.

Thorough Screening
Dual-layer vetting by internal and external committees.

Low Entry, Flexible Terms
Start with just ₹25 Lakhs for a one-year commitment.

Fair Pricing
15% hurdle, low carry, and industry-low fees.

Track Record

Recent Investments
DeepMatrix (DeepTech): $1.6M round with Arali & YourNest
SkyeAir (Drone/Logistics): $4M round with Chiratae & Mount Judi
Ayna (Generative AI): $1.5M round with Inflexor

Successful Exits
SuprDaily: 10x return (2016–2017, Seed)
Market Pulse: 4x return (2017–2023, Seed)
Go Desi: 10x return (2018–2022, Seed)
ShopKirana: 26x return (2016–2021, Seed)

Exits Offered
Freed (FinTech): 1.75x offered (2022–2023)
Fyllo (AgriTech): 6x offered (2020–2022)
Dhruva (Platform): 2x offered (2021–2023)
Agricx (AgriTech): 4x offered (2020–2024)

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Fund Overview

LeadInvest NxtGen enables start-up investing in unlisted equity through a Category-1 Alternative Investment Fund (AIF). The platform offers a minimum ticket size of INR 25 lakhs, targeting an investment cohort of 7 to 10 start-ups in a year.

It provides co-investment opportunities alongside venture capital firms in revenue-generating, matured start-ups. The investment process includes due diligence by two committees—internal and external—ensuring a well-reviewed and selective approach.

LeadInvest NxtGen emphasizes structured and transparent investing in promising start-up ventures while negotiating better terms for its investors. Although start-up investing involves low liquidity and high risk, the platform highlights the potential for huge upside.

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