Campus Fund, India’s only student-focused VC, has launched a $100 million fund to support startups founded by college students and dropouts. The goal: back founders often overlooked by traditional investors but who hold radical ideas and deep conviction.

Unlike conventional VCs that look for traction or post-revenue signals, Campus Fund is betting early—when startups are just ideas scribbled in dorm notebooks.

“We want to spot India’s next unicorn before they even know they’re building one,” said Priya Rajan, Director at Campus Fund.

Campus Fund, India’s only student-focused VC, has launched a $100 million fund to support startups founded by college students and dropouts. The goal: back founders often overlooked by traditional investors but who hold radical ideas and deep conviction.

Unlike conventional VCs that look for traction or post-revenue signals, Campus Fund is betting early—when startups are just ideas scribbled in dorm notebooks.

“We want to spot India’s next unicorn before they even know they’re building one,” said Priya Rajan, Director at Campus Fund.

From Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan to SoftBank’s Sumer Juneja, heavyweights in the ecosystem are supporting the initiative. The $100 million fund is sourced through a mix of family offices, institutions, and high-net-worth individuals.

These backers are not just offering capital—they’re opening up their networks to young founders, accelerating their journey from campus to Series A.

While Campus Fund is sector-agnostic, the firm is particularly keen on:

• Deeptech and AI-first models
• Sustainability and climate tech
• Creator economy and SaaS

Investment cheques will range from $50,000 to $500,000, helping founders validate ideas, build MVPs, and go to market.

This announcement comes at a time when the Indian startup ecosystem is shifting its lens—from chasing valuations to creating long-term impact. As India crosses 115 unicorns, initiatives like Campus Fund signal a new direction: innovation born on campus, not in boardrooms.

“Some of the world’s greatest companies started in college. We’re making sure India’s future leaders don’t lack support,” said Gopalakrishnan.”

Campus Fund’s $100 million fund is more than venture capital—it’s a vote of confidence in India’s young innovators. In a world where the next tech revolution could be born in a hostel room, this initiative might just shape the next Zepto, Razorpay, or Flipkart.