Government of Tamil Nadu
Overview
The Government of Tamil Nadu invests in startups through its nodal agency, the Tamil Nadu Startup and Innovation Mission (TANSIM), also known as StartupTN. TANSIM's mission is to foster an innovative ecosystem for startups in the state to support the government's goal of becoming a $1 Trillion economy by 2030. It manages several funding initiatives, including the Tamil Nadu Startup Seed Grant Fund (TANSEED), the Tamil Nadu Emerging Sector Seed Fund (TNESSF), and the Tamil Nadu SC/ST Startup Fund. The investment in TowMan was made from the TN SC/ST Startup Fund, which is dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs from Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe communities. TNESSF is a SEBI-registered fund focusing on sectors like AI, climate tech, and deep tech within Tamil Nadu.
Portfolio Companies
3
Website
tn.gov.inInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| TeraLumen Solutions Private Limited | - | Grant | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Government of Tamil Nadu based?
Government of Tamil Nadu is headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
When was Government of Tamil Nadu founded?
Founding year information for Government of Tamil Nadu is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Government of Tamil Nadu have?
Government of Tamil Nadu has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Government of Tamil Nadu's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include TeraLumen Solutions Private Limited.
What was Government of Tamil Nadu's most recent investment shown here?
Government of Tamil Nadu's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in TeraLumen Solutions Private Limited.
What sectors does Government of Tamil Nadu focus on?
Government of Tamil Nadu focuses on Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does Government of Tamil Nadu focus on?
Government of Tamil Nadu typically invests at the Early stage.