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Oman India PE fund hires former BII exec as CEO, raising third fund

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VCCircle · 4m ago

Oman India PE fund hires former BII exec as CEO, raising third fund

The Oman India Joint Investment Fund (OIJIF), a private equity fund manager backed by the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) and State Bank of India (SBI), has appointed Satish Chavva as CEO, effective April 1. Previously with British International Investment, Chavva is set to lead OIJIF as it prepares to raise its third fund. The regulatory approval for this new fund has already been secured, marking an important milestone for the organization.

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VCCircle · 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.

Japanese PE Advantage Partners set for India play, hires ex- Apollo Global exec to lead

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Japanese PE Advantage Partners set for India play, hires ex- Apollo Global exec to lead

Japanese private equity firm Advantage Partners has hired a former executive from Apollo Global to lead its expansion into the Indian market. Advantage Partners focuses on mid-market investments in Japan and other Asian economies. The firm recently launched its first Asia (excluding Japan) buyout fund worth $380 million. With its new hire, Advantage Partners aims to strengthen its presence and capitalize on investment opportunities in India.

Motilal Oswal Alts hires former Axis AMC exec as chief investment officer

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Motilal Oswal Alts hires former Axis AMC exec as chief investment officer

Motilal Oswal Alternates (MO Alts), the alternative investment division of Mumbai-based Motilal Oswal Group, has appointed a former executive from Axis Asset Management Company as its chief investment officer. MO Alts successfully raised over $200 million for its sixth real estate fund and is preparing to launch its fifth fund soon.

True North hires former Investec exec for private credit vertical

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VCCircle · 10m ago

True North hires former Investec exec for private credit vertical

Mumbai-based private equity firm True North has hired a former Investec executive as the managing director of its debt vertical. True North recently completed fundraising for its first private credit fund and launched its private credit operations in 2021. The firm aims to bolster its expertise in private credit and expand its presence in the market.

Kotak Alternate Asset raising third life sciences-focused PE fund

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VCCircle · 11m ago

Kotak Alternate Asset raising third life sciences-focused PE fund

Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Ltd is raising capital for its third healthcare and life sciences-focused private equity fund. This comes after nearly seven years since the launch of its previous fund. Kotak Alternate is the alternative asset management arm of Kotak Mahindra Group. The fund aims to invest in healthcare and life sciences companies in India.

Neo Asset hires former True North exec Chheda to lead special situation strategy

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Neo Asset hires former True North exec Chheda to lead special situation strategy

Neo Asset Management has hired Rubin Chheda, a former executive at True North, as its managing director to lead the firm's special situations credit strategy. Chheda will leverage his experience in managing institutional money to further enhance Neo's credit platform. He will work alongside Puneet Jain, the chief investment officer of Neo Wealth and Asset Management, and Hemant Daga, the co-founder and CEO of Neo Asset Management. Chheda was previously a founding member of True North's private credit strategy and also held positions at Piramal Capital and Fairwinds Private Equity. Neo Asset Management's special situation strategy fund aims to raise Rs 2,000 crore.

Avendus Wealth Management hires former Axis exec as new chief

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Avendus Wealth Management hires former Axis exec as new chief

Former Axis Bank executive, Apurva Sahijwani, has been appointed as the new Managing Director and CEO of Avendus Wealth Management, the wealth management arm of Avendus Capital. Sahijwani brings over 25 years of experience in private banking and wealth management, having previously held roles at Axis Bank, Kotak Wealth, ICICI Bank, HSBC, and Citibank. Avendus Wealth Management currently has $6 billion in assets under management and caters to a wide range of clients including family offices, UHNIs, and corporates.

Startup accelerator 9Unicorns hires former Mckinsey exec to beef up team

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Startup accelerator 9Unicorns hires former Mckinsey exec to beef up team

Early-stage investment platform Venture Catalysts' accelerator and incubator, 9Unicorns, has appointed Lumani Shah, a former McKinsey & Company senior associate, as a principal in the firm. Shah's role will involve driving strategic growth initiatives and supporting the growth of the accelerator's portfolio companies. With her expertise in strategy development, financial analysis, and operational excellence, Shah is expected to play a crucial role in guiding the portfolio companies towards success and executing investments. This hiring comes shortly after the appointment of Vinod Keni as a partner at 9Unicorns. The fund has already invested in companies such as Shiprocket, BluSmart, and Vedantu.

Stakeboat Capital set to enter private credit, hires former Sundaram Alt exec

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Stakeboat Capital set to enter private credit, hires former Sundaram Alt exec

Mid-market private equity firm Stakeboat Capital is expanding its portfolio by entering the private credit asset class. The firm has hired a former fund manager from Sundaram Alternative Assets to lead its new private credit platform. Stakeboat Capital, based in Bengaluru, is taking this strategic step under the leadership of managing partner Chandrasekhar Kandasamy.

National Investment and Infrastructure Fund appoints former Actis exec as MD & CEO

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VCCircle · 1y ago

National Investment and Infrastructure Fund appoints former Actis exec as MD & CEO

The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) has appointed Sanjiv Aggarwal, former Asia head for energy investments at private equity firm Actis, as its managing director and CEO. Aggarwal will assume his new role on 1 February and take over from interim head Rajiv Dhar. NIIF is a quasi-sovereign fund of the Indian government and focuses on investing in infrastructure and other sectors. Aggarwal's appointment comes after the exit of the former MD and CEO Sujoy Bose, who stepped down in September 2022.

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