Why Creddinv’s Premium Series Is the Smarter Way to Invest in Startups

Startups are no longer just a Silicon Valley phenomenon—they're shaping India's next decade of growth.
But while the startup ecosystem thrives, investing in it remains elusive for most. High capital requirements,
limited transparency, and passive participation have made options like AIF Category I funds less than ideal for
many modern investors Enter Creddinv Premium Series—a revolutionary way to invest directly in high-growth
Indian startups with more control, flexibility and clarity.

What Is Premium Series?

Premium Series is a curated investment experience launched by Creddinv for investors seeking high-potential private equity opportunities in early-stage startups. Unlike pooled investments like AIF Category I, Premium Series allows you to invest directly on a startup’s cap table via Compulsory Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS)—alongside prominent angel investors and institutional funds.

Each cohort in the Premium Series features a highly selective group of startups across trending sectors like fintech, electric vehicles (EV), SaaS, agri-tech, consumer & FMCG, Robotics and AI. Only 2% of the startups evaluated make it to the final portfolio—ensuring you only see the best of the best.

Why Premium Series > AIF Category I

While AIFs have been around for a while, they come with structural limitations that don’t suit all of today’s savvy investors.

Lower Capital Requirement:

AIFs typically demand a minimum investment of ₹1 crore. Premium Series lets you begin at just ₹5–25 lakhs, making private equity investing more accessible.

Direct Ownership & Transparency:

In AIFs, you own fund units—not the startup shares. Premium Series puts you directly on the startup’s cap table, giving you a real stake and direct exposure to its growth and future fundraising upside.

Shorter Lock-In, Smarter Exits:

AIFs often lock your funds for 7–10 years. Premium Series has a shorter horizon of 2–5 years, with planned exits through future funding rounds or acquisitions.

Founders in Focus:

With AIFs, you get updates filtered through fund managers. In Premium Series, you get to interact directly with founders, attend live pitch sessions, and receive performance updates straight from the source.

Sectoral Diversification:

Premium Series helps you diversify your capital across handpicked startups in multiple sectors, mitigating risk and optimizing your portfolio for innovation-led growth.

Investor Experience Designed for HNIs

Whether you're a first-time private investor or an experienced HNI looking to diversify beyond traditional assets, Premium Series makes startup investing easy and insightful:

• Digital-First Deal Discovery
  Get access to well-documented startup pitches, sector trends, and due diligence—all on one platform.
  
  
  

• Live Pitches + Founder Q&As
  No blind bets—evaluate startups through interactive sessions with the founding teams.
  
  

• Co-Invest With the Best
  Join rounds with leading angels, VCs and syndicates. Your capital sits shoulder-to-shoulder with the pros.
  
  

• Track Your Portfolio
  Monitor startup updates, milestones, and funding progress via your personalized dashboard.

The Power of CCPS: Smart Capital, Smarter Structure

Investments through Premium Series are structured via Compulsory Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS)—the most founder- and investor-friendly equity instrument used in modern startup deals. It ensures:

• Downside protection
  
  

• Priority during liquidation
  
  

• Guaranteed equity conversion during exits
  
  

This is the same structure used by top angel networks and institutional investors—giving you the same legal and financial edge.

A New Standard in Startup Investing

Startup investing is no longer the playground of just elite angel groups or ₹1 crore+ investors. With Premium Series, Creddinv has democratized private equity in India—while retaining the trust, quality and support system that serious investors demand.

Whether you're an HNI, a family office, or a finance-forward professional, Premium Series gives you access to:

• Tier-1 startup deals

• Founder engagement and transparency

• Smart structures like CCPS

• A digital-first, hassle-free investing experience

Premium Series is invite-only, curated to maintain the exclusivity and performance of each cohort. If you have a portfolio exceeding ₹25 lakhs and are actively looking to diversify into high-growth startup opportunities, this is your call to action.

Request Access Now: One of our investment advisors will reach out to understand your investment thesis and onboard you to the right Premium Series cohort.

Premium Series is the future. Skip the middle layers. Skip the opacity.