Money n Wealth Team January 14, 2026 9 min read
    Exploring the world of Private Equity, Hedge Funds, and Venture Capital through the AIF route in India.

    Investing Like the Institutions

    Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) are pooled investment vehicles for sophisticated investors who want to go beyond traditional stocks and bonds.

    Categories of AIF

    • Category I: Invests in startups, SMEs, and social ventures.
    • Category II: Private Equity and Debt funds that don't use leverage.
    • Category III: Hedge funds that use complex trading strategies.

    Eligibility

    Minimum investment is ₹1 Crore.

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