What cheque size does DSIF II Trust write?

As compiled from public sources: USD 1-3 million (approx INR 8-25 Cr)

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VC fund (Cat II) · SEBI registry

DSIF II Trust

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

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At a glance

Stage focus: Series B
Primary sector: Deep Tech (AI/ML/Robotics)
City: Bengaluru
HQ / office: Bangalore (Kumara Park East), Karnataka (also Mumbai presence)
Fund registered: 2022
Investments on record: 7
Website: sianacapital.com
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About

DSIF II Trust is the second 'Deep Science India Fund' (SEBI IN/AIF2/22-23/1082), a Category II venture fund managed by Siana Capital Management LLP, a Bengaluru-based deep-science/deep-tech VC. Siana backs startups built on path-breaking science across healthcare/biotech, clean energy & water, agri/food and AI/robotics, from startup through Series A/B and expansion.

Investment focus

Early-to-mid stage (primarily Series A and Series B) deep-science and deep-tech venture; sectors include AI, AgriTech, Biotech/BioSciences, CleanTech, FinTech, Healthcare, SaaS; typical ticket $1–3M

Cheque size

USD 1-3 million (approx INR 8-25 Cr)

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SEBI registration

SEBI AIF Category II — reported as “Cat II”

IN/AIF2/22-23/1082

SIDBI Fund of Funds

On the SIDBI FFS list

Funds: DSIF II

Yes — on official SIDBI FFS supported-AIF list (DSIF II)

Notable portfolio

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

Team & organisation

~5 investment professionals (2 Managing Partners, 1 Partner, 2 Principals)

LLP-managed (Siana Capital Management LLP) Category II AIF; multi-fund — Deep Science India Fund (IN/AIF2/18-19/0528) and DSIF II (IN/AIF2/22-23/1082), trust structures

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Frequently asked

What does DSIF II Trust invest in?: Early-to-mid stage (primarily Series A and Series B) deep-science and deep-tech venture; sectors include AI, AgriTech, Biotech/BioSciences, CleanTech, FinTech, Healthcare, SaaS; typical ticket $1–3M
What cheque size does DSIF II Trust write?: As compiled from public sources: USD 1-3 million (approx INR 8-25 Cr)
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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://in.linkedin.com/company/siana-capital