What cheque size does Spotlight Strategic Partners Fund write?

As compiled from public sources: INR 3-5 Cr initial cheque (pre-seed/seed), with follow-on capacity

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VC fund (Cat II) · SEBI registry

Spotlight Strategic Partners Fund

Pre-seed / Idea · Manufacturing & Industrials · Mumbai

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At a glance

Stage focus: Pre-seed / Idea
Primary sector: Manufacturing & Industrials
City: Mumbai
HQ / office: Andheri East (Chakala), Mumbai, Maharashtra
Fund registered: 2025
Investments on record: 20
Website: spotlightsp.com
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About

Spotlight Strategic Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm and startup platform that backs founders in deep-tech and emerging sectors and runs a no-equity 'Launchpad' incubation program. Its official site spotlightsp.com is live (redirecting to access.spotlightsp.com).

Investment focus

Early-stage venture capital plus incubation (Launchpad program); sectors include AI, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, biotech, financial services, infrastructure, platforms and consumer brands

Cheque size

INR 3-5 Cr initial cheque (pre-seed/seed), with follow-on capacity

As compiled from public sources — verify with the investor.

SEBI registration

SEBI AIF Category II — reported as “Cat II”

IN/AIF2/25-26/1878

SIDBI Fund of Funds

None found (capital raised from family offices, PE professionals and select founder networks per Inc42)

Team & organisation

2 founding partners (Rajesh Mane, Ankit Jain; both ex-100Unicorns)

Early-stage VC firm running a single maiden fund, 'Spotlight Strategic Partners Fund' (Category II AIF per SEBI registration / PitchBook); plus a free no-equity incubation program (Launchpad).

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Frequently asked

What does Spotlight Strategic Partners Fund invest in?: Early-stage venture capital plus incubation (Launchpad program); sectors include AI, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, biotech, financial services, infrastructure, platforms and consumer brands
What cheque size does Spotlight Strategic Partners Fund write?: As compiled from public sources: INR 3-5 Cr initial cheque (pre-seed/seed), with follow-on capacity
How do I pitch Spotlight Strategic Partners Fund through iHub India?: Create a free startup account, open a funding round, and send a structured pitch from this profile. If the investor accepts, contact details are shared and the conversation moves into a tracked deal room.

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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://spotlightsp.com; https://inc42.com/buzz/ex-100unicorns-partners-float-new-vc-firm-spotlight-strategic-partners-launch-inr-200-cr-maiden-fund/