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Exclusive: Advent’s healthcare investment platform mulls betting on south Indian API maker
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1y ago
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Advent, a major global private equity firm, is considering investing in a Chennai-based API company through its pharma platform Cohance. This potential investment is currently being evaluated and could mark Advent's entry into the south Indian pharmaceutical market. Cohance, Advent's healthcare investment platform, focuses on API and CDMO investments. However, further details about the investment and the Chennai-based API maker are not available at this time.
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African PE Temo Capital to acquire metal auto parts maker
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11m ago
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African private equity firm, Temo Capital, will acquire a South African stainless steel accessories maker. The PE firm, known for its healthcare focus, will use its investment vehicle, Growth Capital Partners II, for the acquisition.
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Exclusive: Carlyle set to strike control deal for Indian auto parts maker
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9m ago
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Carlyle Group is reportedly in advanced talks to invest in an Indian automotive component maker, as private equity firms show increased interest in India's growing $74 billion auto parts sector. Carlyle would join other US firms such as Blackstone, Bain Capital, and Warburg Pincus in making investments in the South Asian nation's lucrative industry. The deal is said to be in its final stages of negotiation.
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Quadria Capital mulls another exit from India portfolio
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1y ago
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Healthcare-focused private equity firm Quadria Capital is considering selling its stake in an Indian portfolio company that it invested in three years ago. The private equity firm is currently raising funds for its latest fund and has achieved successful exits in the past. Quadria Capital's decision to exit the investment is part of its strategy to continuously evaluate and optimize its portfolio.
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Somerset bets on medical devices maker in maiden deal from third fund
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8m ago
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Healthcare-focused Indian private equity firm, Somerset Indus Capital Partners, has announced its investment in a South India-based medical devices manufacturer. Somerset, known for its investments in healthcare companies such as Genworks and Apex Hospitals, is currently raising its third fund. This investment marks the first deal from the fund. Further details about the investment and the medical devices manufacturer were not provided.
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Everstone to merge two portfolio firms; Carraro Group’s India unit mulls IPO
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1y ago
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Everstone Capital is planning to merge two healthcare companies in its portfolio, Translumina Therapeutics and Everlife Holdings, as a step towards an initial public offering (IPO). The merger will create a combined entity valued at $1 billion. Translumina is a leading cardiac stent maker in India, while Everlife is a Singapore-based distributor of medical devices and laboratory equipment. This move is in line with Everstone's strategy to consolidate its healthcare investments and unlock value through an IPO.
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Verlinvest to double bets in India's growing consumer market
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10m ago
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- Verlinvest plans to double its annual investment in India within three years, focusing on healthcare and lifestyle companies. - The company already has stakes in Indian yogurt-maker Epigamia and coffee chain Blue Tokai. - Verlinvest aims to increase its investments in India as the country's middle class becomes more aspirational. - Healthcare and lifestyle companies currently make up less than 10% of Verlinvest's Indian portfolio. - The company faces challenges such as longer investment returns and a longer exit period compared to other markets, as well as the depreciating rupee. However, it sees India as offering a greater growth opportunity with attractive returns.
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Advent International eyes Apollo 24/7 stake ; Lohum mulls fresh capital
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1y ago
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Advent International is reportedly in discussions to acquire a minority stake in Apollo 24/7, the digital healthcare platform of Apollo Hospitals. The private equity firm is expected to invest approximately $250 million, valuing Apollo 24/7 at around $2 billion. In another development, Lohum, an Indian lithium-ion battery manufacturer, is considering raising fresh capital to support its expansion plans. Further details were not provided.
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Healthcare-focused PE firm Somerset hires former Creador director
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1y ago
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Healthcare-focused private equity firm Somerset Indus Capital Partners has hired a former director from mid-market PE firm Creador. Somerset, known for investing in healthcare companies, is currently raising its third investment fund. This move reflects their focus on expanding and strengthening their team to support their investment strategies in South and Southeast Asia.
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KKR pursuing another Kerala-based hospital operator
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5m ago
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Private equity firm KKR is considering acquiring another hospital in South India to expand its presence in the healthcare sector. The New York-listed firm has already completed four transactions in India's healthcare industry. This potential acquisition aligns with KKR's strategic efforts to strengthen its footprint in the Indian market. The focus on South India highlights the region's growing importance in healthcare investments, reflecting KKR's ongoing commitment to enhancing its portfolio in this sector.
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CVC Capital mulls selling stake in Indian healthcare firm
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1y ago
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Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners is reportedly considering selling a 60.4% stake in Indian cancer hospital chain, HealthCare Global Enterprises. The stake is valued at approximately $345 million, and CVC may seek a premium of 20-50% for the shares depending on market conditions. The Bengaluru-based chain operates 24 cancer centers across India and caters to over 200,000 patients each year. The private healthcare sector in India is rapidly growing due to a rising population and increasing disposable incomes.
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