Profile
Asiana Fund, founded in 2017 and based in India, is backed by the Dani family, co-promoters of Asian Paints. The firm is led by Jalaj Dani and focuses on fostering India's entrepreneurial ecosystem by supporting ventures across diverse sectors and stages of growth. Asiana emphasizes sustainability and long-term value creation, partnering with founders to provide strategic perspectives and operational guidance.
The firm invests in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, robotics, semiconductors, computing, materials, and sustainability. Asiana targets Series A and B investments, with a typical check size falling within the $10-50 million range. The Asiana-JCC Advanced Manufacturing & Innovation Fund, co-sponsored with JC Capital, has a total size of approximately $104 million, aiming to bridge Taiwanese hard-tech expertise with Indian manufacturing opportunities.
Asiana Fund has historically invested over Rs 700 crore across 11 companies, while JC Capital has invested over Rs 1,000 crore in about 30 companies. Notable sectors benefiting from their strategic approach include compound semiconductors, secure silicon, and robotic vision. The fund is newly launched and does not have any disclosed portfolio companies yet.
Industry
Asiana Fund and JC Capital Funds
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Asiana-JCC Advanced Manufacturing & Innovation Fund
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Private Equity (PE)
Venture Capital (VC)
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Aerospace
Robotics
Defense
Semiconductors / Chips
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Series A
Series B
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Asia
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$10-50 m
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$104 M
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September 2026
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