Steptrade Capital has achieved the first close of its ₹500 crore Chanakya Opportunities Fund II (COF II), securing ₹100+ crore commitments within three months of launch. Co‑managed by CA Kresha Gupta and CA Akshay Dawra, the CAT II AIF targets pre‑IPO companies in advanced manufacturing, energy transition, and emerging technologies. Backed by HNIs and family offices, the fund begins capital deployment in August while opening its next allocation phase to eligible investors.
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