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For Sophisticated Investors

When ₹1 Crore Needs Strategies Beyond Traditional Markets

Venture capital. Private equity. Hedge fund strategies. Long-short positions. AIFs give you access to institutional-grade investments that mutual funds and PMS simply cannot offer.

₹1Cr

Minimum Investment

14+

AIF Providers

1 Year

Review Cycle

Zero

Advisory Fee

Why AIFs Are Different

Strategies MFs Can't Touch

Long-short equity, leverage, derivatives, pre-IPO deals — AIFs can do what mutual funds legally cannot. Access institutional-grade strategies.

Low Correlation to Markets

When Nifty falls 20%, a well-managed Cat III AIF might be flat or even positive. True diversification, not just owning more stocks.

Access Private Markets

Pre-IPO opportunities, private equity deals, venture capital — AIFs give you access to wealth creation before companies go public.

Serious Money, Serious Strategies

₹1 Crore minimum ensures you're investing alongside sophisticated investors. No retail noise, focused execution.

The True Diversification:

In March 2020, Nifty fell 38%. Many Cat III AIFs fell only 10-15% — or even made money.

That's the power of strategies that can go long AND short. True hedging, not just owning more stocks.

Three Categories, Different Strategies

Category I

Social & Economic Impact

Venture Capital, SME Funds, Social Venture Funds, Infrastructure Funds. Investments in sectors SEBI considers beneficial for the economy.

Examples:

Venture Capital FundsAngel FundsSME FundsInfrastructure Funds

Return Profile:

High risk, potentially very high returns (20-30%+ IRR)

Category II

Private Equity & Debt

Private Equity, Debt Funds, Fund of Funds. Cannot use leverage except for day-to-day operations. Most common AIF category.

Examples:

Private Equity FundsDebt FundsFund of FundsReal Estate Funds

Return Profile:

Moderate-high risk, 15-25% IRR typical

Category III

Hedge Fund Strategies

Long-short equity, derivatives strategies, complex trading. Can employ leverage and take short positions. Most flexible category.

Examples:

Long-Short EquityMarket NeutralMulti-StrategyQuantitative Funds

Return Profile:

Absolute returns focused, typically 12-20%

Why Post9 for AIF

Access to 14+ AIF Providers

We provide access to curated SEBI-registered AIFs across all three categories — from venture capital to hedge fund strategies.

Research-Driven Selection

We evaluate AIFs on fund manager pedigree, historical performance, drawdown management, and alignment with your goals — not flashy presentations.

Zero Advisory Fee

No charges from our side for facilitating AIF access. Your entire ₹1 Crore goes to work in the fund.

Annual Portfolio Reviews

AIF investments are long-term. We review annually to track performance, assess strategy drift, and evaluate rebalancing needs.

Transparent Pricing

Zero Advisory Fee

AIF Access

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We charge nothing for facilitating AIF access. AIFs have their own fee structures (typically 2% management fee + 20% performance fee) disclosed in the PPM.

  • Access to 14+ curated AIF providers
  • Research-driven fund selection
  • Annual portfolio reviews
  • Dedicated relationship manager
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AIF vs Other Options

FeatureAIFPMSMutual Funds
Minimum Investment₹1 Crore₹50 Lakhs₹100 (SIP)
Lock-in Period1-3 years typicalNoneNone (most)
Strategies AvailableWidest rangeEquity focusedRegulated
Leverage AllowedCat III onlyNoNo
Short SellingCat III onlyNoNo
LiquidityLowMediumHigh

AIF Providers We Work With

Access to 14+ curated AIF providers

Abakkus360 OneEdelweissIIFLKotak AlternateAvendusTrue BeaconWhiteOakNippon IndiaASKMotilal OswalICICI PrudentialTata CapitalDSP+ More on request

Frequently Asked Questions

Risk Disclosure: AIFs are high-risk investment vehicles suitable only for sophisticated investors. Category III AIFs may employ leverage which amplifies both gains and losses. Lock-in periods apply, and liquidity is limited. Minimum investment is ₹1 Crore as per SEBI regulations. Please read the Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) carefully.

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₹1 Crore opens doors to strategies the wealthy have always used. Let's find the right AIF for your risk appetite and return expectations.

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