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iDEX

iDEX focuses on Pre-Seed, Seed opportunities across Deep Tech, operating as a Accelerator relevant to Indian founders.

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Ticket size$181K – $1.2M
StagesPre-Seed
Sectors1 focus areas
01 — Snapshot

At a glance

Key signals founders use to decide if this investor is worth a conversation.

Ticket size
$181K – $1.2M
Stages
Pre-Seed
Sectors
1 focus areas
Themes
10 mapped
02 — Focus

Where they invest

Stages and sectors this investor typically backs.

Sector focus

Deep Tech
Sector guides →

Lead / invest stages

Pre-Seed
Stage guides →
03 — Thesis

Investment thesis

Themes this investor is mapped to across the VC Dekho directory.

iDEX focuses on Pre-Seed, Seed opportunities across Deep Tech, operating as a Accelerator relevant to Indian founders.

Early-stage buildersFounder-led / operator capitalTech-first / product companiesIndia-first / BharatCategory creatorsDeep science / hard techPre-seed / day-zeroFamily officesAngel syndicates / networksAccelerator / studio-linked
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04 — Portfolio

Portfolio companies

40 companies mapped to this fund.

Adisan Systems Llp
Grant
ADITYA PRECITECH PVT LTD
Aerial IQIndia Pvt Ltd
Aeromobix Systems Pvt.ltd
AERON SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED
Aerospace Engineers Private Limited
Aethrone Aerospace
₹5.3 Cr+ · Grant
Ag Flex Technologies Pvt.Ltd
AIKAIROS PRIVATE LIMITED
Airbotix Technology Pvt Ltd
₹2,050,000
ALTAIR INFRASEC PRIVATE LIMITED
contract
30 Nov 2022
ANAWAVE VARUNI SYSTEMS AND SOLUTIONS LLP
Ancor Research Labs LLP
ANVATION LABS PRIVATE LIMITED
APEX PLUS TECHNOLOGIES
Apt Software Avenues Pvt.Ltd
Arbudamba Consultancy Pvt Ltd
Grant
Arka Aerospace Pvt.Ltd
₹20,50,000
Armor Grandeur Pvt .Ltd
ASM International
Astr Defence Pvt.Ltd
ASTROME TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED
Rs 28,96,275
10 Dec 2021
Astromeda Space Pvt.Ltd
Grant
ATX Systems Pvt .Ltd
05 — Story

About iDEX

Background and context for founders evaluating this investor.

iDEX is listed in the VC Dekho investor directory as a Accelerator with activity across Pre-Seed, Seed. Its stated sector focus covers Deep Tech, which helps founders quickly assess thematic fit before outreach. Cheque sizes vary by opportunity and stage. For Indian founders, the practical use of this profile is stage and sector mapping: if your round and category align, iDEX is worth including in a shortlist alongside peer funds with similar mandates. Because public detail can be uneven for smaller firms, family offices, and angel networks, treat cheque and stage fields as directional rather than rigid rules. Founders should validate current thesis, geography preference, and lead vs follow behaviour through recent announcements, warm intros, or a concise first email that references a clear product and traction snapshot. Additional context from available notes: Defence innovation Overall, iDEX is best approached with a crisp narrative on why the opportunity fits its stage and sector lens, and what the next milestone funded capital unlocks. Keep outreach specific: stage, sector, and why now.

Its stated sector focus covers Deep Tech, which helps founders quickly assess thematic fit before outreach.

Notes

Defence innovation | Ticket researched: SPARK grant up to ₹1.5 Cr (DISC/OC); up to ₹10 Cr for iDEX Prime (idex.gov.in); ADITI can go higher.

Data confidence: Verified – primary source

06 — Nearby

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07 — Explore

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