AWE Early Growth Fund I
$500,000 to $ 5 million per Invested Company (through follow on rounds)
What is the most important criteria?
We are looking to invest in businesses that are owned, led or
influenced by women.
Specifically, we are looking
for:
Experienced teams
with a strong preference for women in leadership positions;
Large, growing markets;
Defensible products/solutions;
Capital efficient models;
Strong potential for return.
What Stage?
We make initial investments at the Pre-Series A to Series A stage. We need to see demonstrated proof of concept, established product market fit and prefer revenue-generating companies seeking capital to accelerate their growth. We will make follow-on investments in our portfolio companies on a deal-by-deal basis.
Which industries?
We are sector agnostic and will look at all interesting businesses with the exclusion of real estate and infrastructure. We are excited about evaluating companies that can include technology or innovation in their products or services.
Geographic Focus?
AWE Early Growth Fund I is focused on investing in businesses in India.
What will be the investment amount?
The typical investments will be $500,000 to $2 million in initial rounds with the total amount being $500,000 to $5 million after follow-on investments.
How do I get you to invest in my idea?
Enter summary information by clicking on the APPLY button below. You may additionally send your company’s executive summary or information deck at prachi@AWEFUNDS.com.
When can we expect to hear from you?
We will usually confirm receipt of your email within 2-3 business days. We are hoping to announce our fund's First Close by Spring 2020, so stay tuned. In the interim, we may offer to connect you with some of our potential co-investors, so reaching out to us now could still be worth your while.
AWE Seed Fund I
$10,000 to $75,000 per Invested Company
AWE Seedfund I is investing in businesses owned by women entrepreneurs who seek to raise Seem Funds from $5,000 to $50,000.