The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) is a flagship government initiative designed to provide early-stage capital to startups for proof-of-concept, prototype development, product trials, and market entry without giving up any equity.

Launched by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the scheme disbursed ₹945 crore across incubators and startups in its initial phase alone. Eligible startups can receive grants up to ₹20 lakh for validation and up to ₹50 lakh as soft loans/convertible debentures for scaling.

Beyond SISFS, India offers a vast ecosystem of government grants BIRAC for biotech startups, MEITY schemes for tech ventures, state-level MSME grants, and department-specific programs from Niti Aayog, DST, and SIDBI. Febstone maps your startup's profile to the most suitable scheme and handles end-to-end application management.

Our advisors have helped startups secure grants by crafting compelling project proposals, ensuring DPIIT recognition is in place, and preparing the detailed project reports (DPR) required by incubators and government bodies. We stay current with every new notification so you never miss a funding window.

The Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) is a joint initiative of the Government of India and SIDBI that allows MSMEs to avail collateral-free credit up to ₹5 crore from member lending institutions.

One of the biggest barriers for small business owners is the lack of collateral for securing bank loans. CGTMSE removes this barrier entirely banks lend to MSMEs backed by a government credit guarantee, meaning your business assets or personal property are not at risk. Loan amounts range from ₹10 lakh for micro enterprises up to ₹5 crore for small businesses.

Febstone's MSME finance team works closely with you through every stage: verifying Udyam Registration, preparing a solid business plan and financial projections, selecting the right member lending institution (MLI), and submitting a complete, bank-ready application. We also assist with Mudra Loans (under PMMY) for very small businesses, and PM SVANidhi for street vendors.

Our relationship with multiple scheduled commercial banks, NBFCs, and SFBs allows us to match your profile to the lender most likely to approve at the best interest rate. We have guided hundreds of MSMEs in Jharkhand and across India to successful disbursals often within 30 days.

Angel investors are high-net-worth individuals who provide early-stage capital typically ₹25 lakh to ₹5 crorein exchange for equity or convertible notes. Beyond money, they bring mentorship, networks, and domain expertise that accelerate your startup's journey.

Accessing the right angel investor requires more than a good idea it demands a polished pitch deck, a credible valuation, a well-structured cap table, and a compelling founder story. Febstone helps you build all of this. We work with you to define your funding ask, structure the term sheet, and rehearse investor presentations so you walk into every meeting prepared.

We maintain active relationships with angel networks such as Indian Angel Network (IAN), Mumbai Angels, LetsVenture, and regional investor syndicates across Tier-2 cities including those in Jharkhand and Eastern India. This is particularly valuable for startups outside the Bengaluru-Delhi-Mumbai triangle who struggle to access quality deal flow.

Our legal team also assists with shareholder agreements, SAFE/convertible note documentation, and SEBI AIF compliance so that your funding round is structured correctly, protecting both founders and investors. We also help you understand dilution scenarios and plan future rounds from Day 1.

Venture capital is the fuel that transforms promising startups into category-defining companies. VC funds typically invest ₹2 crore to ₹100+ crore in exchange for a meaningful equity stake, targeting startups with proven traction, scalable business models, and large addressable markets.

Raising VC funding is a process not a pitch. It involves months of preparation, relationship building, due diligence, and negotiation. Febstone acts as your fundraising partner throughout the entire cycle. We help you craft an investor-grade narrative, build a 5-year financial model, prepare data room documents, and systematically approach Tier-1, Tier-2, and sector-focused VCs aligned with your industry.

We track India's active VC landscape closely from early-stage funds like Blume Ventures, Kalaari Capital, and Stellaris to growth-stage investors like Sequoia India (Peak XV), Accel, and Matrix Partners. Our introductions are warm and contextual, not cold emails which dramatically improves your response rate.

Our team also assists with due diligence readiness: cap table cleanup, statutory compliance health checks, IP documentation, and financial audits so that when a VC expresses interest, your startup is deal-ready. We also advise on optimal funding timing, use of funds planning, and milestone-based fundraising strategy to maximise valuation at each round.