StartupTN

StartupTN

Chennai, Tamil Nadustartuptn.in

Overview

StartupTN is the nodal agency of the Government of Tamil Nadu, operating under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Department, to foster innovation and entrepreneurship. It implements the state's startup policies and manages various funding initiatives, including grant and equity-linked programs. Key programs include TANSEED, an equity-linked grant fund for early-stage startups, the Tamil Nadu Emerging Sector Seed Fund (TNESSF), a SEBI-registered AIF, a TN SC/ST Startup Fund, and a Space Tech Fund. The overarching goal is to support the creation of at least 5,000 startups and help Tamil Nadu become a global innovation hub.

Portfolio Companies

12

Investments

CompanyDateStageLead
OrbitAIDJan 2025Pre SeedCo-investor
OrbitAIDMar 2024Pre SeedCo-investor
TowManJan 2023SeedLead
Base'P Sustainable FoodsDec 2022GrantCo-investor
Polka PopDec 2022GrantCo-investor

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HeadquartersChennai, Tamil Nadu
Year FoundedN/A

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