Campus Fund
India's first and largest VC fund dedicated to student-led startups, investing INR 1-8 crore in current students, recent graduates, and college dropouts.
Campus Fund at a glance
| Established | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Address | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Programmes | 1 open call right now |
| Official website | yourcampusfund.com |
Programs by Campus Fund
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About Campus Fund
Campus Fund is India's first and largest venture capital fund exclusively investing in student-led startups. Founded in 2020 by Richa Bajpai (co-founder of Goodera, Forbes 30u30 India), Campus Fund is registered as a SEBI Category II Alternative Investment Fund. The firm backs current students, recent graduates, and college dropouts with initial investments ranging from INR 1 crore to INR 8 crore.
Campus Fund has launched its third fund at USD 100 million, its largest to date, planning to support up to 60 startups over four years with half the fund reserved for follow-on investments. The firm evaluates over 7,000 startups annually through a network of more than 100 student scouts across Indian campuses. As of early 2026, the portfolio includes 41 companies across deep tech, space tech, and climate sectors.
The fund operates from Bangalore and is backed by 360One, HDFC Bank, and Gururaj Deshpande.
Who Benefits
Current college students, recent graduates (within three years), and college dropouts building technology startups in India seeking pre-seed and seed-stage capital along with investor mentorship.
Who they work with
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Frequently asked questions about Campus Fund
What does Campus Fund do?
Campus Fund is India's first and largest venture capital fund exclusively investing in student-led startups. Founded in 2020 by Richa Bajpai (co-founder of Goodera, Forbes 30u30 India), Campus Fund is registered as a SEBI Category II Alternative Investment Fund.
Where is Campus Fund located?
Campus Fund is based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
What programs does Campus Fund run?
Campus Fund currently has 1 open programme: AWS × IDFC × Campus Fund Grand Challenge 2026. 1 further programme has run in the past.
What sectors does Campus Fund support?
Campus Fund works with startups in Technology, Deep Tech, Space Tech and Climate Tech.
What stage of startup does Campus Fund support?
Campus Fund supports startups at the Ideation and Validation stages.
How do I apply to Campus Fund?
Applications run through each programme's own call. Campus Fund lists 1 open programme — check the programme page for its deadline and eligibility, or apply via https://yourcampusfund.com/.
When was Campus Fund founded?
Campus Fund was founded in 2020. It operates as a vc / investor.
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