AIF Overview
Alternative Investment Funds (AIF): Diversify Beyond the Usual
Tap into India’s Most Exclusive Investment Ideas
From private equity to long-short hedge funds, AIFs unlock access to curated alternative strategies.
What is an AIF?
Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) are privately pooled investment vehicles regulated by SEBI. Designed for sophisticated investors, AIFs provide exposure to strategies like private debt, venture capital, long-short equity, and structured credit.
- Category I: Venture Capital, Infrastructure, SME Funds (growth-focused)
- Category II: Private Equity, Debt Funds, Real Estate
- Category III: Hedge Funds, Long-Short Equity, Market-Neutral Strategies
Key Features
- Minimum Investment: ₹1 crore
- Structures: Trust/LLP-based pooled vehicles
- Lock-in Period: Typically 3–5 years (Closed-ended)
- Transparency: NAV reporting, audited performance
- Investor Type: UHNI, family offices, institutions
Top AIFs Tracked
- True Beacon One (Category III)
- Edelweiss Structured Credit Fund
- Avendus Absolute Return
- Motilal Oswal IBEF Series
- ICICI Ventures
Why Invest in AIFs?
- Access to non-traditional returns
- Diversification from equities & mutual funds
- Expertise of institutional-grade fund managers
- Lower correlation with public markets
