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Fairfax wraps up nearly $200 mn exit from India portfolio
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1y ago
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Fairfax India, a private equity firm in association with Fairfax Financial, has completed an exit from a portfolio company, generating impressive returns. The firm had been actively divesting and recently sold its remaining stake in the company.
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Warburg Pincus wraps up $850 mn India exit
VCCircle
ยท
1y ago
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Warburg Pincus has completed its exit from India, selling off a legacy portfolio company for $850 million. The private equity firm had several successful exits in India last year, securing its position as a top investor in the country.
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Exclusive: Fairfax set to monetise six-year-old India bet with modest returns
VCCircle
ยท
1y ago
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Fairfax India, a private equity investment firm, is reportedly planning to monetize its investment in an Indian company that it backed in 2018. The firm recently completed an exit from another portfolio company. The deal is expected to bring in only modest returns for Fairfax India. (Word count: 35)
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Fairfax harvests more money from India portfolio as exit spree extends
VCCircle
ยท
1y ago
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Fairfax, headed by Indian-born Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa, has partially exited its India portfolio company as it continues to withdraw investments from the country. The investment firm, Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd, has been reducing its exposure to India, where it hasn't made any new investments in almost two years. This move is in line with Fairfax's exit spree in India to harvest more funds from its portfolio.
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Fairfax commits $200 mn to IIFL Finance after RBI ban on gold loans
VCCircle
ยท
1y ago
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Fairfax India Holdings Corporation has committed $200 million in liquidity support to IIFL Finance after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) banned the lender's gold loan operations due to concerns over purity certification and breaches in loan-to-value ratio. Fairfax, led by Prem Watsa, has full trust in IIFL Finance's management team and believes they will take necessary corrective actions to meet RBI's compliance standards. This commitment comes as Fairfax continues to monetize its India portfolio. IIFL is a major player in the small-ticket gold, home, and business loan market, with assets under management worth Rs 78,000 crore.
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Verlinvest wraps up $200 mn exit from first India bet
VCCircle
ยท
1y ago
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Belgian investment company Verlinvest has completed its exit from its first investment in an Indian company, with a $200 million return. Verlinvest focuses on consumer-themed investments and has a presence in both direct venture capital and private equity-style transactions. The company was founded by the families behind beverage giant AB InBev.
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TA Associatesโ sub-$200 mn India portfolio exit misses benchmark
VCCircle
ยท
1y ago
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Private equity firm TA Associates, known for its active presence in the Indian market, has missed its benchmark with its exit from a sub-$200 million India portfolio. Despite a strong track record of monetizing its investments in the country, this recent exit falls short of expectations. TA Associates had made successful exits from at least four portfolio companies in the past year, but this particular exit did not meet the anticipated results. The firm remains committed to generating returns from the Indian market.
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Fairfax makes a top-up in India portfolio firm as another investor exits
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ยท
6m ago
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Fairfax, led by Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa, has increased its investment in an Indian portfolio company amid another investor's exit. Although generally cautious about new transactions in India, the Toronto-based group, which invests through Fairfax Financial Holdings and country-focused entities, appears optimistic about this local firm. This move underscores Fairfax's strategic adjustment within its Indian investment portfolio, highlighting its focus on sustaining and potentially expanding its current investments in the region.
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How did Convergent Finance fare in its third exit move this year?
VCCircle
ยท
1y ago
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Convergent Finance, led by former Fairfax India executive Harsha Raghavan, has made its third exit move this year, following successful capital harvests from three companies last year. The firm, which is looking for investment opportunities outside of India, recently placed two competitive bids with another company and is expanding its asset portfolio.
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Harsha Raghavan-led PE firm Convergent scores another multi-bagger
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1y ago
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Convergent Finance, a private equity firm led by Harsha Raghavan, has achieved another successful exit from its portfolio, marking its third such move this year. The firm, which was founded by former Fairfax India executive Harsha Raghavan, has previously sold two other companies, one with high returns and another at a lower value. This recent exit showcases Convergent Finance's ability to deliver substantial returns on its investments.
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Warburg Pincus wraps up $270 mn India exit but falls short of benchmark
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10m ago
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Private equity firm Warburg Pincus has completed its exit from India, which falls short of the benchmark set in the market. The firm has been taking advantage of high market valuations and has recently signed off from a pharmacy retail chain it backed a decade ago. Warburg Pincus has been on an exit spree in India for the past two years.
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