The objective of ESF-1 Early-Stage Fund is to deliver high-risk, high-reward returns by backing India’s most promising early-stage startups. By focusing on scalable, innovative ventures with differentiated business models, the fund seeks to generate outperformance across startup cycles with aligned co-investment opportunities for Limited Partners.

ESF-1 follows a sector-agnostic strategy with an early-stage focus. The fund targets startups with:

• Disruptive innovation in content, fintech, deep-tech, and enterprise SaaS
• Strong product-market fit and experienced founding teams
• Large addressable markets and high engagement metrics
• Typical investment size: ₹10–15 Cr in Seed or Series-A rounds

The investment team emphasizes founder-led businesses with unicorn potential, leveraging India’s startup multiplier effect, AI-led digital transformation, and increasing domestic capital participation.

The philosophy of 360 ONE Asset’s ESF-1 is rooted in:

• Backbone of governance: Strong compliance, board structuring, and policy frameworks
• Access to follow-on funding: Supporting startups from seed to IPO via co-investment vehicles
• High conviction investing: Focusing on risk-adjusted returns and diversification
• Narrative-driven growth: Offering startups storytelling and investor relations expertise

With India’s consumer and technology landscape evolving rapidly, ESF-1 identifies companies that benefit from structural macro trends, deep founder experience, and scalable monetization models.