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VC fund (Cat II) · SEBI registry

Deep Science India Fund Trust

Series A · Deep Tech (AI/ML/Robotics) · Bengaluru

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At a glance

Stage focus: Series A
Primary sector: Deep Tech (AI/ML/Robotics)
City: Bengaluru
HQ / office: Bengaluru (manager Siana Capital, Kumara Park East); registry/trustee address Axis House, Worli, Mumbai
Fund registered: 2018
Investments on record: 13
Website: sianacapital.com
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About

Cat II AIF managed by Siana Capital Management LLP, a Bengaluru deep-science/deep-tech VC co-founded by Dr. Siddharth (Sid) Pai (matching the registry contact sid.pai@); the Deep Science India Fund invests in path-breaking science/technology startups, leveraging a pipeline from IISc's Society for Innovation and Development. Siana also runs DSIF II.

Investment focus

Deep-science / deep-tech VC; start-up to Series A/B (and expansion); Healthcare & Biotech, Clean Energy & Water, AgriTech & Food Processing, Robotics & AI

Cheque size

USD 1-3 million typical investment size (per official site)

As compiled from public sources — verify with the investor.

SEBI registration

SEBI AIF Category II — reported as “Cat II”

IN/AIF2/18-19/0528

SIDBI Fund of Funds

On the SIDBI FFS list

Funds: Deep Science India Fund

Yes — on official SIDBI FFS supported-AIF list (Deep Science India Fund)

Notable portfolio

Ekincare; Proklean; Ayekart; Gramophone; Zumutor Biologics; Metadome.ai; Practically

Team & organisation

~5 investment professionals: 2 Managing Partners (Dr. Siddharth Pai, Dr. Archana Hingorani), 1 Partner (Dinesh Goel), 2 Principals (Varun Kapoor, Siddharth Shah)

Category II AIF (Deep Science India Fund Trust) managed by Siana Capital Management LLP; single deep-science/deep-tech fund; manager HQ Kumara Park East, Bengaluru with Mumbai presence

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Frequently asked

What does Deep Science India Fund Trust invest in?: Deep-science / deep-tech VC; start-up to Series A/B (and expansion); Healthcare & Biotech, Clean Energy & Water, AgriTech & Food Processing, Robotics & AI
What cheque size does Deep Science India Fund Trust write?: As compiled from public sources: USD 1-3 million typical investment size (per official site)
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About this record

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://sianacapital.com; https://www.cbinsights.com/investor/siana-capital