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How India became a happy hunting ground for Canadian pension funds
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
Canadian pension funds, including the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), have increasingly invested billions of dollars in India since 2010. CPPIB made its initial India investment by supporting a local private equity fund, and other Canadian pension funds followed suit. These investments reflect a growing trend of Canadian pension funds seeking opportunities in India's market. However, recent economic challenges have also put some strain on these investments.
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Canadian pension fund OTPP elevates India exec for venture growth bets
VCCircle
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9m ago
Medial
Canadian pension fund Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP) has promoted an executive in India to a senior position in its venture growth platform. This platform focuses on making late-stage venture and growth equity investments in technology companies. OTPP is among several Canadian pension funds that have shown interest in investing in India.
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Canadian pension funds CPPIB, OTPP invest another $485 mn in NHAI InvIT
VCCircle
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4m ago
Medial
Canadian pension funds CPPIB and OTPP have invested $485 million in the National Highways Authority of India's infrastructure investment trust (NHAI InvIT) as part of an $8,340 crore equity fundraising round. Other contributors include Indian pension funds, insurance companies, and financial institutions. This marks the fourth investment by CPPIB and OTPP in NHIT, totaling Rs 11,520 crore. The funds will acquire road concessions across India, expanding NHIT's toll road operations significantly.
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India suspends visa services for Canadian citizens
Reuters
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1y ago
Medial
India has suspended visa services for Canadian citizens starting from Thursday, according to BLS International, a visa consultancy service provider. The decision comes as Canada investigates allegations connecting Indian government agents to the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in British Columbia in June. India's government has strongly denied these allegations. The notice from the Indian mission states that the visa services are suspended "till further notice" due to operational reasons. Canadian pension funds have invested heavily in Indian startups and it is to be seen what the stressing relations between the two countries do.
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Some Colonial Pipeline owners eye stake sales at $10 bln-plus company valuation, sources say
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Some owners of Colonial Pipeline, the largest fuel transportation system in the US, are considering selling their stakes, with the hopes of fetching a valuation of over $10 billion. This comes as the growing demand for pipeline capacity in the US raises the company's value. Canadian pension fund CDPQ has begun working on the sale of its 16.6% stake, while other major stakeholders, such as Shell, IFM Investors, and KKR, are also discussing the possibility of divesting. Potential buyers include infrastructure funds, public pension funds, and sovereign wealth funds.
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Will The Tensions In India-Canada Ties Affect Zomato, Paytm, Other New-Age Tech Stocks?
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
The deteriorating relations between India and Canada might have an impact on new-age Indian tech stocks such as Zomato and Paytm. While Canadian pension funds like Canada Pension Plan Investment Board are major investors in the Indian startup ecosystem, market analysts believe that the tensions between the two countries are viewed as a political issue and are unlikely to have a significant effect on the Indian stock market. The recent correction in the equity market is attributed to other factors such as the hawkish stance of the US Fed.
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CDPQ-controlled Azure Power scouts for JV partner for green energy assets
VCCircle
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2m ago
Medial
Azure Power Global Ltd, controlled by Canadian pension funds CDPQ and the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System, is seeking a joint venture partner in India to manage its renewable energy assets. This move aims to stabilize operations following a bribery scandal and governance challenges. The company hopes to leverage a new partnership to enhance oversight and improve its standing in the renewable energy sector.
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Ontario Teachers’-controlled Sahyadri snaps up Maharashtra hospital
VCCircle
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8m ago
Medial
Sahyadri Hospitals, a hospital chain in Maharashtra, has been acquired by Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP), a Canadian pension fund. This marks Sahyadri's first reported acquisition since receiving investment from OTPP.
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Toronto-based AI Startup Cohere Raises $500 Million in Series D Funding at $5.5 Billion Valuation
deepnewz
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1y ago
Medial
Toronto-based AI startup, Cohere, has raised $500 million in a Series D funding round led by Canadian pension fund PSP, giving them a valuation of $5.5 billion. Cohere is known for their large language models and plans to use the funding to further develop their technology and support enterprise adoption. The company is now one of the most valuable AI startups globally and a key player in the Canadian tech industry. Notable backers include Cisco and AMD, and the funds will also aid Cohere in competing with other generative AI competitors.
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Kuwait, Singapore sovereign funds place orders for Zomato share
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Kuwait and Singapore sovereign funds have placed orders for shares in Zomato, an Indian food delivery platform. This move comes ahead of the company's anticipated IPO. Zomato has received investments of around $250 million from various investors, including the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) Investment Board and Uber. The company has seen a surge in demand and revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ontario Teachers' fund weighs $100 million investment in ecommerce logistics startup Xpressbees
Economic Times
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2y ago
Medial
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, a Canadian fund, considers a potential $100 million investment in Indian e-commerce logistics startup Xpressbees. This investment would aid Xpressbees in expanding its operations and further developing its logistics and supply chain solutions. The potential funding highlights the growing interest of international investors in India's dynamic e-commerce and logistics sector. The Canadian pension investor may buy a stake in the firm at about a $1.4 billion valuation.
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