Gurugram-based Masters’ Union has launched a Rs100 crore early-stage investment fund, MU Ventures, aimed at supporting entrepreneurs under the age of 25 and strengthening India’s startup ecosystem. The initiative is designed to provide young founders with early access to capital and mentorship, particularly at the idea stage where funding opportunities are typically limited.

Key Highlights

• Masters’ Union launches ₹100 crore MU Ventures fund to support under-25 startup founders in India.
• Fund offers early-stage capital, mentorship, and support for young entrepreneurs building startups from idea stage.

MU Ventures will invest in early-stage startups with cheque sizes ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 50 lakh, enabling founders to move from concept to execution. The fund focuses on what is often referred to as the “-1 to 1 stage,” where entrepreneurs transition from raw ideas to building viable businesses.

Highlighting the importance of early-stage capital Partham Mittal, Founder of the institution emphasized, "The fund will deploy investments ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 50 lakh per startup, with an average initial cheque of Rs10-20 lakh. Securing the first round of funding is often the most challenging step for founders, as it validates ideas and enables them to take the leap into entrepreneurship."

MU Ventures has also established a strong advisory board comprising industry leaders such as Shishir Maheshwari, Arjun Vaidya, and Swapna Gupta, bringing expertise across private equity, venture capital, and consumer sectors.

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The fund will operate through four focused investment tracks, including a Dropout Fund for student entrepreneurs, a Founders’ Union Fund backed by established founders, a Bharat Capital Fund targeting Tier 2-4 markets, and a Content Creator Fund supporting digital-first startups. According to Saksham Kotiya, Managing Partner, MU Ventures, the model aims to replicate global accelerator frameworks while being tailored to India, with a target of 10-20 investments annually.

Beyond funding, MU Ventures will offer a comprehensive support ecosystem, including mentorship, co-working infrastructure, technology credits, CXO networks, and investor-readiness programs. The initiative has partnered with leading global firms to help startups scale efficiently and build sustainable businesses.

Selected founders will also gain international exposure through a dedicated demo day in San Francisco, where they will interact with global venture capital firms and startup leaders. The fund builds on the institution’s growing startup ecosystem, which has already produced ventures across sectors including space-tech, consumer brands, and digital platforms.