The Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS), launched in 2016 under the Startup India Action Plan, was approved with a corpus of how much?

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  1. Rs 5,000 crore
  2. Rs 7,500 crore
  3. Rs 10,000 crore
  4. Rs 12,500 crore
  5. Rs 15,000 crore

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Option 3 : Rs 10,000 crore
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  • Prabhaav SIDBI unveiled a CRISIL study on the impact of the Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) on the startup ecosystem.

Key Points

  • The Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) was launched in 2016 as part of the Startup India Action Plan with a corpus of Rs 10,000 crore.
  • FFS is managed by the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).
  • The fund does not directly invest in startups but provides capital to SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), which in turn invest in startups.
  • FFS aims to support innovation-driven enterprises and boost the startup ecosystem in India.

Additional Information

  • Startup India Initiative
    • Launched on January 16, 2016, to foster innovation and startups in India.
    • Key components include tax exemptions, simplified compliance, and funding support.
  • Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)
    • SEBI-regulated funds that pool capital from investors to invest in startups, SMEs, and other high-growth sectors.
  • SIDBI
    • Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) is the principal financial institution for MSME development in India.
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