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Angel platforms · for NRIs

You pick the deal. Platform handles paperwork. ₹10K micro-tickets to ₹25L scout slots. NRE/NRO accepted on all 5.

⭐ Top picks · NRE/NRO accepted

High-conviction · accelerator + structured

⭐ Our pick

For new angel NRIs, start with Tyke. Add AngelList syndicates at ₹25L+ ticket size.

Tyke's ₹10K min lets you build a 20-deal portfolio in year one for ₹2L total — by far the cheapest way to learn. Once you've seen 50+ pitches and have ₹25L+ allocation per deal, AngelList scout slots give institutional-grade flow at 20% carry. 100x.VC is for ₹25L cheques into structured pre-seed only.

How we got there

We compared 5 platforms on min ticket, NRI compliance, deal volume, and structure. Three patterns matter for NRIs:

First-time angel · learning mode

→ Tyke (₹10K tickets)

Cheap enough to deploy across 20-30 deals in year one and still keep total exposure under ₹2L. You'll see all the patterns: revenue traction stories, cap-table red flags, sector cycles. Graduate to AngelList once you can write ₹25L cheques.

Established angel · syndicate access

→ AngelList India + IPV

AngelList scout slots = institutional flow. IPV's curated deals come with founder Q&A on every Friday. Both work for NRIs through NRE/NRO routes. Pair the two for breadth + depth.

Concentrated bets · ₹25L+ per deal

→ 100x.VC (iSAFE structured)

Sanjay Mehta's pre-seed cohort. iSAFE notes mean clean cap tables and built-in price protection. Best for NRIs who can do 4-5 ₹25L cheques across the cohort and stay disciplined.

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Common questions

Detailed answers on our Q&A page.

Can NRIs invest in Indian startups?
Yes — via NRE/NRO accounts. FDI route most common.
Accredited Investor route for NRIs?
SEBI accreditation thresholds + AngelList implications.
SEBI AIF Cat I/II/III explained
VC/PE structures with tax pass-through. ₹1cr min.
Capital gains on Indian startups for NRIs
LTCG vs STCG, DTAA relief, US tax overlap.
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