Chennai Angels

Q: When was Chennai Angels last fund created?

Chennai Angels last fund was created/launched in 2007-11-10.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2007

AUM

$18 M

Location

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed

Region of investment

Asia

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

One of India's foremost Angel Networks. Fostering Entrepreneurship. Mentoring Entrepreneurs. Nurturing Ambitions.

The Chennai Angels (TCA), formerly known as Chennai Entrepreneurship Trust Fund, was established in November 2007 with the objective of fostering Entrepreneurship with prime focus on nurturing and mentoring new generation entrepreneurs.

Aspiring entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas often fumble to translate thoughts into commercially viable ventures. These teething troubles could be attributed to inadequate awareness in taking the ideas forward or paucity of funds.

In an effort to help these young minds, a group of prominent successful entrepreneurs came forward to form a consortium called The Chennai Entrepreneurship Trust Fund in Nov 2007, which is now The Chennai Angels (TCA). TCA are a Group of successful leaders who have successfully built, run and in many cases exited enterprises across multiple domains and industries and help entrepreneurs build and grow their ventures and enterprises into success stories.

Industry

Consumer Services (B2C) Education Financial Services Internet and Web Services Other Software Consumer Products Edtech Fintech SaaS HealthTech

Chennai Angels Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
The Chennai Angels Network	Venture Capital (VC)	Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Edtech Financial Services Fintech SaaS Software HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	Asia	$5-10 m	$25 M	November 2007

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FAQs about Chennai Angels

Is Chennai Angels a venture capital or private equity firm?

Chennai Angels is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Pre-seed, writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Chennai Angels located?

Chennai Angels is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

When was Chennai Angels founded?

Chennai Angels was founded in 2007.

What sectors and industries does Chennai Angels invest in?

Chennai Angels invests in companies and startups in Consumer Services (B2C), Education, Financial Services, Internet and Web Services, Other, Software, Consumer Products, Edtech, Fintech, SaaS, HealthTech.

What is Chennai Angels geographical focus of investments?

Chennai Angels invests in companies and startups in Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Chennai Angels typically invest in?

Chennai Angels invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed.

What is the usual amount of Chennai Angels investment?

Chennai Angels usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Chennai Angels?

Chennai Angels has around $18m assets under management.

When was Chennai Angels last fund created?

Chennai Angels last fund was created/launched in 2007-11-10

What are the contacts of Chennai Angels?

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