1008Network
1008 Community • Capital & InvestorsFund a Business / Find Investors

Businesses find capital. Investors find evaluated businesses.

Whether your business needs growth funding or you are an angel investor looking for vetted high-conviction businesses — the 1008 community connects capital directly without broker fees.

Businesses bring the vision & traction. Capital partners bring resources. 1008 facilitates direct discovery.

Idea→People→Capital→Execution→Business
For Founders (Submit Venture)For Investors (Join Network)
Curated Network Introductions
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Transparent Use of Funds
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No Placement or Intermediary Fees
Two Clear Pathways

Choose Your Journey

Whether you need capital for an operating business or are an allocator looking for high-quality opportunities.

For Founders

Need capital?

Submit your business for consideration. We review your model, traction, and unit economics to introduce you to aligned capital partners.

Information Evaluated:
Founder & team background
Business concept & industry sector
Company stage & current traction
Problem, product & service model
Market size & target customer ICP
Monthly revenue & unit economics
Capital required & itemized use of funds
Existing cap table & fundraising status
Pitch deck & financial projections
Submit Your Venture
Mutual NDA covered • Direct founder review
For Investors

Looking for your next opportunity?

Join the 1008 Capital Network. Tell us your sector preferences and check sizes to receive curated deals with full operational clarity.

Allocator Profile Criteria:
Name & organisation / entity
Direct email, phone & location
Investor type (Angel, Family Office, CXO, Fund)
Investment interests & sector focus
Typical ticket / check size (₹5L – ₹5Cr+)
Geographic & stage preferences
Accredited / eligible investor status
LinkedIn profile & verification consent
Join the Capital Network
Curated introductions • No placement or intermediary fees
The 1008 Capital Process

How Capital Introductions Work

From venture submission to direct founder-investor contract completion.

01Application

Founders Submit Venture & Use of Funds

Founders outline their product model, unit economics, and precise capital milestones (e.g. setting up machinery, working capital, or hiring key operators).

02Curated Review

Thesis Review & Investor Matching

1008 reviews business feasibility and presents promising ventures directly to aligned angels and family offices based on sector interest and check size.

03Deal Session

Structured Founder-Investor Meetings

Interested capital partners participate in direct, structured deal calls with founders to evaluate unit metrics, growth milestones, and commercial terms.

04Direct Execution

Independent Due Diligence & Direct Signing

Investors execute their independent legal due diligence and contract directly with the company entity. No placement or intermediary fees.

Capital Network FAQs

Frequently Answered Questions

Everything you need to know about submissions, investor criteria, deal calls, and independent due diligence.

Startups declare an exact target raise amount (e.g. ₹50 Lakhs to ₹5 Cr+) along with an itemized use of funds. The round stays open for allocation until the declared capital target is fulfilled by interested investors.
Statutory Notice & Explicit Regulatory Exclusions:

1008 Network operates strictly as a discovery and networking facilitator. 1008 is not a stock broker, investment adviser, portfolio manager, Alternative Investment Fund (AIF), mutual fund, merchant banker, custodian, depository, escrow provider, or investment fund. We do not hold investor capital, manage custodial funds, provide financial advice, or guarantee returns. All contracts and due diligence are executed directly between companies and investors.

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