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VC fund (Cat II) · SEBI registry

B8 TRUST

Growth (Series C+) · Not disclosed · New Delhi

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At a glance

Stage focus: Growth (Series C+)
Primary sector: Not disclosed
City: New Delhi
HQ / office: Nehru Place, New Delhi
Fund registered: 2025
Corpus (as reported): B8 Fund I targeting growth-stage bets; Info Edge committed up to Rs 250 crore (2026)
Website: www.infoedge.in
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About

B8 Trust is a SEBI-registered Category II AIF whose scheme B8 Fund I (launched Feb 2026) is sponsored and managed by Smartweb Internet Services Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Info Edge (India) Ltd (parent of Naukri.com, 99acres, Jeevansathi). It invests in growth-stage, tech-enabled Indian companies with an eight-year fund life.

Investment focus

Category II AIF (B8 Fund I) backing growth-stage, tech-enabled companies focused on India

SEBI registration

SEBI AIF Category II — reported as “Cat II”

IN/AIF2/25-26/1993

SIDBI Fund of Funds

None found

Team & organisation

Trust-registered (Indian Trusts Act 1882) Category II AIF; scheme B8 Fund I (8-yr term, +2 extendable). Sponsor/Investment Manager: Smartweb Internet Services Ltd (wholly-owned Info Edge (India) Ltd subsidiary). Operating address: 12A, 94 Meghdoot Bldg, Nehru Place, New Delhi

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What does B8 TRUST invest in?: Category II AIF (B8 Fund I) backing growth-stage, tech-enabled companies focused on India
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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://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/info-edge-commits-rs250cr-growth-stage-b8-fund-i-126022601122_1.html; https://inc42.com/buzz/info-edge-to-invest-%E2%82%B9250-cr-in-b8-fund-i-to-back-tech-startups/