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Antler India closes Rs 500 crore of maiden fund, to make final close soon
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Antler India has successfully closed Rs 500 crore ($75 million) of its Rs 600 crore ($75 million) maiden fund and aims to complete the final close this quarter. The domestic fund, focused exclusively on India, has raised capital from a variety of investors including domestic pools and Antler's global limited partners. The fund plans to support approximately 100 early-stage startups and has already made 27 investments from its maiden fund. Antler India will continue to invest between $200,000 and $400,000 in new portfolio companies, focusing on sectors such as software-as-a-service, fintech, and generative AI. The deployment of the fund is expected to be completed by 2025.
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Antler India Approaches Final Close Of Maiden $75 Million Pre-Seed Fund
OutlookIndia
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1y ago
Medial
Antler India, an early-stage investment platform, has closed commitments of Rs 500 crore and is nearing the final close of its maiden $75 million pre-seed fund. The fund, backed by institutional and sovereign wealth investors, has already committed investments to 45 Indian startups in sectors like SaaS, fintech, consumer tech, and emerging themes such as ONDC, AI, climate, and Spacetech. Antler aims to support and invest in disruptive startups in India, offering not just capital but also a network of support.
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InCred Alts secures $70-mn for maiden special situations fund
VCCircle
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3m ago
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InCred Alternative Investments Pvt Ltd has raised over Rs 600 crore ($70 million) for its first special situations fund, the InCred Special Opportunities Fund-I (ISOF-I). The fund, targeting old-economy sectors with strong collateral cover, aims to deliver high returns by exploiting dislocated secondary opportunities and flexible debt solutions. InCred Group's diverse financial services, including InCred Finance, Capital, and Money, support this venture, with a final fund close expected at Rs 1,000 crore and a greenshoe option of Rs 500 crore.
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Aikyam Capital marks first close of maiden special situation fund
VCCircle
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2m ago
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Aikyam Capital Management, an Indian alternative investment firm, announced the first close of its Aikyam Capital Stressed Assets Fund I, a Category I Special Situation Fund, securing Rs 105 crore. With a target corpus of Rs 300 crore and a greenshoe option of Rs 200 crore, the fund aims for Rs 500 crore total. Founded by Nilesh and Navnit Choudhary, Aikyam focuses on distressed business investment across sectors, emphasizing operational support and restructuring.
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Wealth management firm Client Associates marks first close of maiden VC fund
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
Wealth management firm Client Associates has reached the first close of its debut venture capital fund, Client Associates Alternate Fund (CAAF). Client Associates is aiming to raise INR 500 crore ($67.8m) for the fund, with a potential additional INR 200 crore available. CAAF will primarily target investments in pre-Series A, Series A, and pre-Series B and Series B start-ups in consumer and consumer-related sectors and financial services. The fund aims to have a portfolio of 12-15 companies, investing between INR 10 crore and INR 50 crore per company. The final close of the fund is expected by March 2025.
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Silverneedle Ventures has final close of maiden fund in sight after initial hiccups
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
Early-stage venture capital firm, Silverneedle Ventures, is set to achieve the final close of its inaugural fund after facing some initial challenges. The fund has a target size of Rs 100 crore ($12 million) with an optional extension of Rs 50 crore. Despite facing delays in deal closures, the firm remains optimistic about reaching its fundraising goal.
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InCred marks first close of maiden PE fund
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
InCred Alternatives Investment, a subsidiary of InCred Group, has achieved the first close of its debut private equity fund. Named InCred Growth Partners Fund-I, the fund aims to raise approximately Rs 500 crore and diversify its portfolio. This marks an important milestone for the firm as it expands its investment strategy beyond its existing offerings.
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InCred Alternative Hits First Close Of Maiden PE Fund
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
InCred Alternative Investments, the alternative asset management unit of InCred Capital, has announced the first close of its maiden private equity fund, InCred Growth Partners Fund – I (IGPF – I). The fund has gathered capital commitments of over INR 330 Cr and aims to reach a final close at INR 500 Cr. IGPF – I will focus on investing in growth and late-stage companies in consumer, financial services, and enterprise or technology sectors, with an average ticket size of INR 40-80 Cr. The successful first close reflects the returning confidence in the private equity space.
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AstroTalk backer Elev8 Venture Partners sets timeline for final close of maiden fund
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
Elev8 Venture Partners, the venture capital firm raising $200 million for its first fund, has announced a timeline for the final close of the fund. The firm, founded by a former Kae Capital partner, aims to raise Rs 834.4 crore for its maiden fund. Elev8 has South Korea's financial services firm Mirae Asset Global Investments as one of its backers.
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Franklin Templeton marks first close of maiden India credit fund
VCCircle
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2m ago
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Franklin Templeton’s alternative investment arm has announced the first close of its maiden India credit fund, Franklin India Credit AIF – Scheme I, raising Rs 205 crore ($24 million) towards a target corpus of Rs 1,000 crore and an additional Rs 2,000 crore greenshoe option. The fund aims for a 12-13% internal rate of return, investing in secured debt securities through instruments like mezzanine debt, targeting primarily financial services sector companies.
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Folks Motor marks first close of maiden investment fund for mobility bets
VCCircle
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1m ago
Medial
Folks Motor has announced the first close of its Folks Funds, a Category II alternative investment fund targeting Rs 500 crore, with Rs 100 crore secured initially. The fund focuses on the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain and aims for 50% domestic value addition. Investments target powertrain systems, energy storage, and EMS. A significant portion will develop "The Blue IP," an industrial park in Haryana to support EV infrastructure. It also collaborates with Telangana and Karnataka for EV ecosystem expansion.
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