Global Tech Accelerator
Equity Elevator
International Equity Funding & Silicon Valley Mentorship
Equity Elevator is an international equity-based acceleration programme offering up to ₹4 crore for early- and growth-stage tech startups, with one-to-one mentorship from San Francisco industry leaders.
Sapno Se Safalta Tak
Up to ₹0 Cr
Funding Potential
Equity
Investment Route
Startup
Stage Focus
India
Application Access
Programme Overview
What Is Equity Elevator?
Equity Elevator is an international equity-based acceleration programme offering up to ₹4 crore for early- and growth-stage tech startups, with one-to-one mentorship from San Francisco industry leaders.
The programme combines capital support with founder guidance, investor readiness and a structured review process for qualifying ventures.
Why Founders Apply
- 01
Equity investment up to ₹4 crore
- 02
1:1 San Francisco mentorship
- 03
Global networking and ecosystem access
- 04
No debt burden
- 05
Support across DeepTech, HealthTech, GreenTech, FinTech and mobility
What You Unlock
Benefits Of Equity Elevator
Capital And Strategic Support To Help Innovative Ventures Build, Validate And Scale.
01
Equity investment up to ₹4 crore
Investment support aligned to startup readiness and programme evaluation.
02
1:1 San Francisco mentorship
Specialist guidance to sharpen the business model and execution plan.
03
Global networking and ecosystem access
Access to relevant founder, mentor and investor networks.
04
No debt burden
Structured support for product validation and commercialisation.
05
Support across DeepTech, HealthTech, GreenTech, FinTech and mobility
Investment support aligned to startup readiness and programme evaluation.
Who Qualifies
Equity Elevator Eligibility
Registered Private Limited Companies, LLPs or Partnerships building tech-driven solutions with high IP potential, Startup India eligibility, and a clear global or multi-regional scaling strategy. At least one founder must join all 1:1 sessions.
Entity & Stage
Registered Entity
A legally registered startup or business structure specified by the programme.
Innovation
A technology-led, scalable or high-impact solution.
Product Readiness
A PoC, prototype, MVP or early market traction, as applicable.
Readiness & Compliance
Founder Commitment
A committed team ready to engage throughout the selection process.
Compliance
Complete registrations, financial records and applicable statutory compliance.
Growth Plan
A credible use-of-funds plan and a pathway to scale.
How To Apply
Equity Elevator Application Process
Prepare A Complete Investor-Ready File And Progress Through Review, Pitch And Selection.
- STEP 01
PROCESS
Preparation
Assemble the pitch, product narrative, videos and financial file.
- STEP 02
PROCESS
Portal Submission
Submit a complete application through the programme channel.
- STEP 03
PROCESS
Preliminary Screening
Reviewers assess innovation quality, team velocity and scale potential.
- STEP 04
PROCESS
Technical Due Diligence
Technology, market and compliance details are examined in depth.
- STEP 05
PROCESS
Selection & Funding
Selected startups receive investment terms and mentorship onboarding.
Paperwork
Documents Required
Important: Vikas Bharat can help organise a complete, application-ready documentation file.
Company profile or website overview
Detailed pitch deck
Product demo video (up to 2 minutes)
Founder vision video (about 1 minute)
Auditor-certified cap table and 12-month projections
Certificate of Incorporation and MSME certificate
TRL proof (TRL 4+ preferred)
- What is Equity Elevator?
- Equity Elevator provides equity-led capital and strategic support to qualifying innovation-driven startups.
- What funding support is available?
- Selected startups can receive an equity investment of up to ₹4 crore (about $500,000).
- Who is eligible to apply?
- Early- or growth-stage tech startups registered as Private Limited, LLP or Partnership with MVP or early-revenue traction and a global scaling vision.
- What documents are required?
- Company profile, pitch deck, founder and product videos, financials and TRL evidence.
Equity Elevator Questions, Answered
Funding, Eligibility, Documents And The Application Process.
What is Equity Elevator?
Equity Elevator provides equity-led capital and strategic support to qualifying innovation-driven startups.
What funding support is available?
Who is eligible to apply?
What documents are required?
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Open Equity Linked Seed FundHorizon Fund
Long-term equity investment fund for high-growth potential ventures
Open Horizon FundGVFL
Gujarat Venture Finance Limited - Equity and quasi-equity investments
Open GVFL
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