Find answers to common questions about the Capitap ecosystem, fundraising, and mentorship engagement.
General FAQs
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Capitap is India's integrated growth ecosystem that arranges Debt and Equity funding for eligible companies, while providing structured mentorship, management advisory, and merchant banking support — all under one platform. We are a lifecycle partner, not a one-time deal facilitator.
You can join as a Company, Investor, or Mentor. Visit the relevant registration page, complete your profile, and our team will reach out to verify your details and discuss the best pathway into the ecosystem for you.
Capitap offers a holistic ecosystem combining capital raising, mentorship, advisory, and merchant banking. Unlike traditional firms focused only on transactions, Capitap supports companies throughout their entire growth journey.
Capitap Circle is the knowledge and community hub of the platform — Blog, Events, FAQ, and networking. It's where the Capitap ecosystem comes alive beyond deal-making.
Currently Capitap operates through a web platform optimized for desktop and mobile. A dedicated app is planned for future release.
New opportunities are added regularly as companies complete screening, typically several each month across both debt and equity categories.
Capitap is headquartered in Mumbai and operates across India, working with companies in major cities as well as emerging industrial and growth hubs.
There are no annual membership fees. Capitap operates primarily on a success-based model, ensuring alignment with stakeholder outcomes.
For debt arrangements, the process generally takes 4–8 weeks. For equity fundraising, timelines are typically 8–16 weeks, as they involve investor outreach, due diligence, and deal structuring.
M3 stands for Mentor, Management Advisor, and Merchant Banker. Selected companies enter the M3 Club and gain access to all three pillars simultaneously — with aligned incentives and long-term commitment.
Companies must have a minimum annual turnover of ₹50 Crore and positive net profits for the last two consecutive financial years, plus a credible growth plan and basic governance standards.
Yes, for M3 Club entry, companies require positive net profits for at least the last two financial years. Companies still scaling toward this milestone can engage through Capitap Circle.
Capitap arranges both Debt (Working Capital, Term Loans, Invoice Discounting, Factoring, Structured Debt, etc.) and Equity (Pre-Series A through Pre-IPO) — exclusively from institutions and large family offices.
Investors share preferences — sector, ticket size, instrument type, stage. Capitap curates deal flow based on those preferences so investors only see relevant, pre-screened opportunities.
Yes. Companies often benefit from 2–4 mentors, each with expertise in specific areas. Capitap ensures roles are clearly defined and complementary.
Capitap follows a hybrid model: a nominal upfront fee (adjustable against the success fee) with the majority payable only upon successful fundraise completion.
Through role-based platform access controls, institutional-grade encryption, and contractual confidentiality obligations binding all stakeholders throughout the process.
Ongoing mentor guidance, quarterly performance reviews, strategic introductions, future funding assistance, and IPO readiness support through the merchant banking team.
Typically 4–8 hours per month, including strategic discussions and review meetings. Some deeper roles may require 15–20 hours monthly depending on interest and availability.
Yes. Capitap shares curated company profiles aligned with your expertise. There is no obligation to accept every opportunity presented.
No. Mentors can participate purely through advisory equity compensation. Some choose to invest alongside their advisory role to strengthen alignment.
Companies undergo financial evaluation, business model validation, and management assessment. Only those meeting defined quality standards are introduced to mentors.
Formal advisory agreements clearly define roles, responsibilities, compensation, and exit terms — including standard indemnity provisions for advice given in good faith.
Advisory equity typically ranges from 0.25% to 2%, depending on expertise and expected contribution, structured through vesting agreements over 2–4 years.
All agreements include structured review periods and exit provisions. Any equity already vested remains with the mentor per the agreed schedule.
Yes, especially if you bring transferable skills such as scaling businesses, fundraising, or leadership. Capitap maps your strengths during onboarding to ensure suitable matches.
A rigorous process covering financial performance, legal compliance, business fundamentals, and management evaluation — ensuring investors receive well-analyzed, transparent opportunities.
Yes, many deals are structured as syndicated investments — helping risk diversification and bringing varied expertise within a single transaction.
Debt investments offer stable annual returns over shorter durations. Equity investments aim for higher returns over a longer horizon, often through IPOs or strategic exits.
All opportunities are shared only after thorough due diligence and internal evaluation — financial analysis, business validation, and documentation review. No unfiltered deal flow.
Capitap provides regular updates, performance tracking, and strategic support — helping investors stay informed and make better decisions across their portfolio.