Alternative Investment Funds —
What India's Top Investors Choose.
Private equity, structured credit, long-short strategies — these have quietly compounded wealth for India's top investors for decades. Now, with a minimum of ₹1 Crore, you can access the same SEBI-registered AIFs through ALTPORT's curated, process-driven platform.
₹1,000 Cr+ deployed. 700+ UHNIs served. 23 cities.
ALTPORT is India's largest process-driven AIF & PMS platform — with 60,000+ investors using our research tools before committing capital.
Every AIF filtered through our 3Is proprietary evaluation process
Investment Manager Style, Portfolio Quality, and Performance Consistency — only skill-driven funds with proven track records make the cut.
One dedicated relationship manager — from selection to quarterly reviews
No hand-offs, no junior associates. Direct fund manager interactions and quarterly portfolio reviews included as standard.
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Our expert will explain all three AIF categories, run through suitable options for your profile, and answer every question — no obligation.
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Not Just a Distributor.
Your AIF Investment Partner.
Most distributors hand you a brochure. ALTPORT runs a due diligence process before focusing on a single fund — and stays with you long after you invest.
Proprietary 3Is Evaluation Process
Every AIF on our platform passes through Investment Manager Style, Portfolio Quality, and Performance Consistency screening. Only skill-driven funds — no luck-based strategies — make it through.
Fixed Relationship Manager — From Onboarding Through Every Review
The same ALTPORT expert handles your fund selection, onboarding, quarterly reviews, and direct fund manager interactions. No RM churn, no starting over with someone new every six months.
1,800+ AIFs & PMS — One Platform
Access India's broadest curated alternative investment universe. Compare strategies, track performance, and allocate across categories — all from a single relationship and research platform.
Choose the AIF Category
That Fits Your Goals
ALTPORT provides access to all three SEBI AIF categories — each designed for a distinct risk-return profile and investment horizon.
Early Stage & Growth
Focused AIFs
Category I AIFs invest in businesses at the early and growth stages — infrastructure projects, social impact ventures, and sectors driving India's long-term economic transformation. These are opportunities that exist well before they become publicly traded, giving investors access to compounding potential that public markets simply cannot offer. With professional fund management, governance oversight, and SEBI regulation, Category I AIFs are built for long-term, conviction-led capital deployment.
Who Is This For?
Investor eligibility & ideal profile
High-conviction long-term investors
Comfortable with 5–10 year capital lock-in in exchange for potentially outsized returns.
UHNIs & Family Offices
Minimum ₹1 Crore ticket. Suitable for investors with a diversified existing portfolio seeking higher alpha.
Impact-oriented investors
Those seeking exposure to India's startup ecosystem, infrastructure buildout, or social impact investing.
Experienced investors
Cat I AIFs are best suited for investors who already hold liquid assets and are adding an illiquid growth sleeve.
Private Equity, Credit
& Real Estate AIFs
Category II AIFs include Private Equity, Real Estate, Structured Credit, and Special Situation funds. These strategies invest in unlisted companies, growth-stage enterprises, or credit-backed structures — creating value through business transformation and strategic capital. Multi-year horizons with medium to high risk, and superior risk-adjusted outcomes versus traditional market-linked products.
Who Is This For?
Investor eligibility & ideal profile
Yield-seeking investors
Private credit AIFs target 13–18% IRR with structured repayment schedules — ideal for income-seeking HNIs.
Investors seeking non-market returns
Cat II returns are less correlated with public equity markets — valuable diversification in volatile periods.
UHNIs & institutional investors
Minimum ₹1 Crore. Suited for those with ₹5Cr+ in overall assets seeking a private markets sleeve.
PE-curious investors
Cat II PE AIFs allow participation in India's private equity growth story at ₹1Cr — not the traditional ₹10Cr+ PE minimum.
Long-Short, Quant
& Multi-Strategy AIFs
Category III AIFs specialise in long-short equity, arbitrage, quantitative, and multi-asset trading strategies — aiming to generate absolute returns regardless of market direction. Unlike traditional equity, these funds employ leverage, hedging, and tactical positioning to perform in both rising and falling markets. Daily or monthly liquidity structures make them more flexible than Cat I & II.
Who Is This For?
Investor eligibility & ideal profile
Investors seeking market-agnostic returns
If your existing portfolio is 80%+ long equity, Cat III provides genuine diversification through non-correlated strategies.
Sophisticated HNIs with 3+ year horizon
Despite higher liquidity, Cat III AIFs perform best over a full market cycle — minimum 3 years suggested.
Risk-aware growth investors
Long-short strategies target strong absolute returns while managing drawdown — less stomach-churning than pure equity.
Quant & algo-strategy enthusiasts
Access factor investing, momentum, and multi-strategy quant funds — normally reserved for institutional investors.
Top Performing AIF Strategies
Curated by ALTPORT
Track record of ALTPORT's curated AIF strategies across different time horizons. All data sourced from SEBI/APMI disclosures.
| AMC & Scheme Name | Inc. Date | Strategy Performance | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 2Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | SI | ||
| Carnelian Capital Compounder Fund-1 | May-2019 | -4.7% | -2.9% | 3.6% | 17.8% | 19.6% | 29.7% | 23.4% | NA | 22.1% |
| ICICI Prudential Alpha Opportunities Fund | Nov-2023 | -1.94% | -0.8% | 4.3% | 14.82% | 13.67% | NA | NA | NA | 19.84% |
| ICICI Prudential Equity Opportunities Fund | Mar-2023 | -1.42% | -0.86% | 5.45% | 14.62% | 14.13% | NA | NA | NA | 24.05% |
| Abakkus Diversified Alpha Fund-2 | Nov-2023 | -2.57% | -0.6% | 3.89% | 12.45% | 13.27% | NA | NA | NA | 16.46% |
| ICICI Prudential Growth Leaders Fund | Nov-2021 | -0.91% | 0.78% | 4.73% | 12.12% | 14.7% | 23.41% | NA | NA | 19.56% |
Data as of Jan 2026
| AMC & Scheme Name | Inc. Date | Strategy Performance | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 2Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | SI | ||
| Carnelian Capital Compounder Fund-1 | May-2019 | -4.7% | -2.9% | 3.6% | 17.8% | 19.6% | 29.7% | 23.4% | NA | 22.1% |
| Ampersand Growth Opportunities Fund Scheme-I | Sep-2017 | -4% | -8.6% | -9.4% | -0.1% | 9.2% | 25.2% | 23.1% | NA | 18.7% |
| ICICI Prudential Emerging Leaders Fund | Aug-2022 | -2.93% | -1.7% | 2.46% | 8.8% | 9.19% | 24.07% | NA | NA | 21.78% |
| ICICI Prudential Growth Leaders Fund | Nov-2021 | -0.91% | 0.78% | 4.73% | 12.12% | 14.7% | 23.41% | NA | NA | 19.56% |
| Carnelian Structural Shift Fund | Apr-2022 | -7.9% | -9.7% | -10.1% | -10.3% | 6% | 21.5% | NA | NA | 19.8% |
| Abakkus Diversified Alpha Fund | Dec-2022 | -3.88% | -2.34% | 1.84% | 8.91% | 11.09% | 20.98% | NA | NA | 19.48% |
Data as of Jan 2026
| AMC & Scheme Name | Inc. Date | Strategy Performance | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 2Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | SI | ||
| First Water Capital Fund | Aug-2020 | -3.5% | -8.9% | -9.4% | -2.8% | NA | NA | 27.3% | NA | 28.6% |
| Abakkus Emerging Opportunities Fund-1 | Jun-2019 | -7.23% | -5.75% | -3.7% | -0.28% | 5.72% | 20.98% | 25.56% | NA | 27.7% |
| Carnelian Capital Compounder Fund-1 | May-2019 | -4.7% | -2.9% | 3.6% | 17.8% | 19.6% | 29.7% | 23.4% | NA | 22.1% |
| Ampersand Growth Opportunities Fund Scheme | Sep-2017 | -4% | -4% | -9.4% | -0.1% | 9.2% | 25.2% | 23.1% | NA | 18.7% |
| I Wealth Fund | Jun-2018 | -0.89% | -1.94% | 1.62% | 10.27% | NA | NA | 21.12% | NA | 18.48% |
| Abakkus Growth Fund-1 | Jul-2018 | -3.3% | -1.26% | 3.96% | 9.87% | 11.13% | 19.63% | 20.72% | NA | 19.04% |
Data as of Jan 2026
Who Should Invest in AIFs?
AIFs are designed for sophisticated investors who can commit capital for the medium to long term and meet SEBI's eligibility criteria.
HNIs & UHNIs with ₹1 Crore+ to deploy
NRIs, PIOs & OCIs seeking India exposure
Investors seeking returns beyond equity markets
Those wanting regulated, institutional-grade products
Family offices & multi-generational wealth managers
AIF Explained — Direct from
ALTPORT's Founders
Watch these two short explainers before your consultation. They'll save you 30 minutes of back-and-forth in your first call.
Hear From Investors Who
Chose ALTPORT
Real investors. Real experiences. Watch what they have to say about investing in AIFs through ALTPORT.
Every Focus Fund
Has Been Dissected First
ALTPORT's proprietary SOUL + 3Is framework ensures every AIF on our platform is skill-driven, not luck-dependent. Here's how we evaluate before you invest.
Investment Manager Style
Clear, adaptable strategy with a consistent philosophy — not chasing whatever worked last quarter.
Investment Portfolio Quality
Rigorous assessment of underlying holdings, concentration, sector exposure, and risk management practices.
Investment Performance Consistency
Risk-adjusted returns and drawdown management across multiple market cycles — not just bull market numbers.
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