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VC fund (Cat II) · SEBI registry

A88 TRUST

Early stage (Pre-Series A) · Deep Tech (AI/ML/Robotics) · New Delhi

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At a glance

Stage focus: Early stage (Pre-Series A)
Primary sector: Deep Tech (AI/ML/Robotics)
City: New Delhi
HQ / office: Nehru Place, New Delhi
Fund registered: 2025
Corpus (as reported): A88 Fund I: ~INR 250 Cr anchor commitment from Info Edge (2026); fund launched Feb 2026
Website: infoedge.com
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About

A88 Trust is a SEBI Category II AIF set up by Info Edge (India) Ltd, the listed parent of Naukri.com. Its A88 Fund I, launched February 2026 and sponsored/managed by Info Edge subsidiary Smartweb Internet Services, backs early-stage Indian deeptech startups; Info Edge committed up to INR 250 Cr.

Investment focus

Early-stage deeptech startups (venture capital)

SEBI registration

SEBI AIF Category II — reported as “Cat II”

IN/AIF2/25-26/2069

SIDBI Fund of Funds

None found — A88 Fund I is sponsored by Info Edge subsidiary Smartweb with a ~INR 250 Cr commitment from Info Edge's own balance sheet; no SIDBI/FFS or other govt LP disclosed

Team & organisation

Category II AIF trust (A88 Trust, registered with SEBI; A88 Fund I launched Feb 2026), sponsored by Smartweb Internet Services Ltd, a subsidiary of listed Info Edge (India) Ltd; corporate/captive structure for early-stage deeptech bets

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What does A88 TRUST invest in?: Early-stage deeptech startups (venture capital)
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Compiled from SEBI registrations and public sources as of 2026-07. iHub India lists investors neutrally and does not endorse, rank, or verify investment terms — confirm all details directly with the investor before transacting.

Sources: https://inc42.com/buzz/info-edge-commits-%E2%82%B9250-cr-to-a88-fund-i-to-back-early-stage-deeptech-startups/; https://www.infoedge.in/Contact/RegisteredCorporateOffice