Incubation Scheme
Pre-Seed Fund
Pre-seed venture capital funding for B2B SaaS and AI startups, offering up to ₹9 crore in funding along with mentorship, investor access and strategic growth support.
Pre-Seed Fund is designed to support early-stage B2B SaaS, AI and technology startups with the capital, expertise and ecosystem support needed to validate their ideas, build products and scale their businesses.
The programme focuses on backing ambitious founders from the early stages and helping them progress toward key milestones, including product development, market validation, customer acquisition and future fundraising.
Key Funding Details
* Funding Amount: Up to ₹9 Crore
* Funding Type: Equity
* Application: Rolling / Apply Anytime
* Eligible Stage: Idea, Product & Revenue Stage
* Focus: B2B SaaS, AI & Technology Startups
* Location: Startups registered in India
About the Program
The Pre-Seed Fund provides early-stage capital for startups building innovative B2B software, SaaS, AI and deep-tech solutions.
The programme goes beyond funding by providing founders with strategic guidance, industry expertise and access to an investor network. It is designed to help startups validate their business models, strengthen their products and prepare for their next stage of growth.
Who Is It For?
The fund is suitable for:
* Startups at the Idea Stage
* MVP (Minimum Viable Product) startups
* Early revenue-generating startups
* B2B SaaS startups
* AI / Artificial Intelligence startups
* DeepTech and technology startups
* B2B-focused technology companies
* Founders building scalable and innovative solutions
What You Can Get
* Funding of up to ₹9 Crore
* Capital for product development and market validation
* Mentorship from industry experts
* Access to investor networks
* Strategic business guidance
* Founder-friendly investment support
* Assistance in reaching the next milestone
* Support for progressing toward Seed / Series A stage
Use of Funds
Funding can be used for key growth activities such as:
* Product Development
* Team Expansion
* Initial Marketing Efforts
* Customer Acquisition
* Operational Growth & Development
* Market validation and business development
Why Consider Pre-Seed Funding?
Early-stage startups often need more than capital to turn an idea into a scalable business. This programme combines funding with mentorship, strategic guidance and ecosystem access to help founders:
* Validate their ideas
* Build and improve their products
* Acquire early customers
* Develop scalable business models
* Strengthen their market position
* Prepare for future fundraising
How Fingrow Consultancy Services Can Help
Fingrow Consultancy Services can assist startups throughout the funding journey with:
1. Eligibility Assessment – Evaluate your startup and funding readiness.
2. Funding Strategy – Identify the right funding approach for your business.
3. Proposal & Pitch Preparation – Strengthen your funding proposal and investor narrative.
4. Documentation Support – Assist with preparing required documents.
5. Application Assistance – Support with the application process.
6. End-to-End Funding Support – Guidance from initial assessment through the funding journey.
Building the next B2B leader? Get your startup assessed and explore the right pre-seed funding strategy.
Our Process
From idea to execution, with clarity at every step
A practical, founder-friendly journey designed around your eligibility, documents and goals.
Understand
We learn about your venture, goals and current stage.
Assess
We review eligibility, opportunity and the right incubation route.
Prepare
We organise the application, business information and supporting documents.
Support
We guide submission, respond to requirements and follow up through the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Incubation support, explained clearly
What does incubation support include?
We help founders understand the opportunity, assess eligibility, prepare supporting information, organise documents and stay on track during submission and follow-up.
Do I need an established business to apply?
Requirements differ by programme and founder stage. We review your idea, entity status and documents first, then explain the most suitable route.
Will FinGrow guarantee approval?
No. Approval is decided by the relevant authority or incubator. Our role is to improve clarity, readiness and process discipline.
Eligibility
Eligibility details can be reviewed by our advisory team based on your profile.
Benefits
Guidance on applicable benefits, subsidy support and documentation readiness.
Required Documents
Document requirements vary by scheme. Our team will share a precise checklist during consultation.
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