What cheque size does KARNATAKA SEMICONDUCTOR VENTURE CAPITAL FUND write?

As compiled from public sources: INR 50 lakh to INR 1 Cr (enhanceable based on company growth)

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VC fund (Cat I) · SEBI registry

KARNATAKA SEMICONDUCTOR VENTURE CAPITAL FUND

Seed · Semiconductors & Electronics · Bengaluru

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At a glance

Stage focus: Seed
Primary sector: Semiconductors & Electronics
City: Bengaluru
HQ / office: Bengaluru, Karnataka (Khanija Bhavan, 4th Floor East Wing, Race Course Road)
Fund registered: 2013
Investments on record: 54
Website: kitven.in
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About

The Karnataka Semiconductor Venture Capital Fund (KARSEMVEN Fund) is a Category I AIF managed by Karnataka Asset Management Company Pvt Ltd (KAMCO) under the KITVEN umbrella, focused on semiconductor and ESDM startups in Karnataka. Registered at the same Khanija Bhavan address as the other KITVEN funds. SEBI registry did not provide a registered email; the manager's published contact is [contact on file].

Investment focus

Seed/early-stage venture capital in Karnataka startups focused on semiconductors, ESDM and high-end technology products (the KARSEMVEN Fund).

Cheque size

INR 50 lakh to INR 1 Cr (enhanceable based on company growth)

As compiled from public sources — verify with the investor.

SEBI registration

SEBI AIF Category I — reported as “Cat I”

IN/AIF1/13-14/0049

SIDBI Fund of Funds

Yes — Government-backed VC fund. Manager KAMCO (Karnataka Asset Management Co.) is promoted by KSIIDC, KSFC and SIDBI; trustee KATCO promoted by KSIIDC & KSFC. KARSEMVEN is a State & Central Government financial-institution-backed fund operating in Karnataka (source: kitven.in/about-us, indiascienceandtechnology.gov.in)

Team & organisation

KITVEN/KAMCO team ~11 people including ~8 partners; KAMCO board has 25+ years banking experience

Trust-structured SEBI Category I (Venture Capital) AIF (Reg IN/AIF1/13-14/0049); managed by Karnataka Asset Management Co. Pvt Ltd (KAMCO), trustee Karnataka Trustee Co. Pvt Ltd (KATCO); part of multi-fund KITVEN platform

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What does KARNATAKA SEMICONDUCTOR VENTURE CAPITAL FUND invest in?: Seed/early-stage venture capital in Karnataka startups focused on semiconductors, ESDM and high-end technology products (the KARSEMVEN Fund).
What cheque size does KARNATAKA SEMICONDUCTOR VENTURE CAPITAL FUND write?: As compiled from public sources: INR 50 lakh to INR 1 Cr (enhanceable based on company growth)
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About this record

⚑ Government-backed VC fund (Cat I); manager is Karnataka Asset Management Co (KAMCO)

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.kitven.in/funds/karsemven-fund; https://kitven.in/about-us