Paul Bros Consulting's GrowUp Venture Fund to Invest in Women-led Early Stage Startups

By: WE Staff | Friday, 22 August 2025

• Paul Bros Consulting LLP announced the first close of its angel fund, GrowUp Venture Fund
• The fund is a Category-I Alternative Investment Fund (AIF)
• With a specific goal of investing in high-potential, women-founded, and early-stage startups

Paul Bros Consulting LLP reported the first close of its angel fund GrowUp Venture Fund, a Category-I Alternative Investment Fund (AIF). With a target corpus size of Rs 25 crore, the fund will invest in women-led, early-stage, and high-potential startups.

With a 25-year horizon, GrowUp Venture Fund will not just introduce long-term capital but also strategic inputs in ventures that have high-growth potential.

The fund has a minimum investment commitment of Rs 15 lakh and is likely to attract interest from experienced angel investors, family offices, as well as veteran stakeholders in the startup ecosystem to build a collaborative platform for value growth.

Speaking of the launch, Paul D, Managing Partner at Paul Bros Consulting LLP, said:

"The GrowUp Venture Fund is created to identify and develop tomorrow's entrepreneurs. By combining patient capital with deep ecosystem knowledge, we are committed to building sustainable businesses that will contribute significantly to the growth story of India."

Paul Bros Consulting LLP is a consultancy company based in Coimbatore that deals with startup advisory services. The organization assists early-stage businesses with a complete range of business consulting, including:

• Analyzing and sharpening key business operations—from hiring and finances to marketing and internal workings
• Market research and competitor analysis to create winning strategies and transparent product roadmaps
• Financial modeling, sales optimization, and project management advice
• Coaching and mentoring teams in customer service, sales, and marketing