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Bluepeak strikes largest bet from inaugural fund
VCCircle
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10m ago
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Bluepeak Private Capital, an alternative asset management firm focused on mid-market companies in Africa, has made its eighth commitment from its inaugural fund. The firm has invested $25 million in Robust, an agro-commodities processor and exporter in Africa, with a focus on cashew nuts and sesame seeds. The investment will support the expansion of Robust's processing capacity in several African countries. Bluepeak's investment aligns with its mission of driving positive economic, social, and environmental impact. The firm's inaugural fund closed last year at $158 million and is backed by key development finance institutions.
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African PE Bluepeak strikes eighth bet from inaugural fund
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8m ago
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African private equity firm Bluepeak has made its eighth investment from its inaugural fund, committing $15m to disposable hygiene products manufacturer Sancella. Bluepeak's investment will support Sancella's expansion across sub-Saharan Africa, allowing the company to increase access to disposable hygiene products in lower-income countries. The investment is also aligned with Sancella's commitment to sustainable growth, including reducing carbon emissions and water consumption as well as minimising the use of plastic in its finished products. Bluepeak's fund closed last year at $158m, backed by key development finance institutions.
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Arnya RealEstates backs Bengaluru project in second bet from maiden fund
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3m ago
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Arnya RealEstates Fund Advisors, led by Sharad Mittal, has made its second investment from its inaugural high-yield debt fund into a residential project by Chennai-based Casagrand in Bengaluru, with a Rs 130-crore commitment. The fund, launched in 2023, aims to focus on mid-income housing investments and society redevelopment projects, with plans to explore small office spaces. Arnya's team includes experienced professionals Amit Dassani and Nikunj Pugalia, and aims for substantial portfolio expansion by 2025.
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Spark Capital pre-IPO fund set to hit final close, makes maiden bet
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6m ago
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Spark Capital's pre-IPO fund, named Spark Midas Investment Fund-I, is set to finalize its fundraising efforts in the upcoming two months after marking its first close in November. The fund, an alternative investment vehicle, has already made its inaugural investment. This initiative, led by Senior MD and CEO Y Rama Rao, aims to strategically target pre-IPO companies, potentially capitalizing on growth opportunities before these firms go public.
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Samir Shah, Sanjay Nayar’s climate VC fund makes new sustainability bet
VCCircle
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1y ago
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Peak Sustainability Ventures, a climate-focused venture capital firm led by Samir Shah and Sanjay Nayar, is making a new investment in the sustainability sector. The firm is currently raising funds up to $150 million for its inaugural fund. Led by experienced professionals, Peak Sustainability Ventures aims to support innovative startups that are focused on addressing climate challenges.
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InCred’s maiden PE fund set to bet on logistics company
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6m ago
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InCred Alternative Investments, part of the financial services group InCred, is preparing to invest in a logistics and delivery startup through its inaugural private equity fund. This move follows two consumer-focused investments and backing of a company in the insurance sector. The firm aims to diversify its portfolio by tapping into the logistics domain, which is witnessing a surge due to the digital economy's growth. Details about the specific startup were not disclosed.
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Michael Burry, famous for 'Big Short,' places bearish bet on semiconductor ETF
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Hedge fund manager Michael Burry, known for his successful bets against the US housing market during the financial crisis, has added a bearish options position on semiconductors in the third quarter. His fund, Scion Asset Management, purchased put options with a notional value of $47.4 million against the iShares Semiconductor ETF. Burry's filings also revealed that his fund no longer held bearish options on the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500. The current performance of Burry's options position is unknown, as specific details such as strikes, purchase prices, and expiration dates were not disclosed.
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African PE firm BluePeak ropes in European LP for second fund
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3m ago
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BluePeak Private Capital, an Africa-focused alternative asset management firm, has secured Swiss Investment Fund for Emerging Markets (SIFEM) as a limited partner for its second fund. The firm specializes in investing in mid-market companies and operates out of Tunis, with additional offices in London and Nairobi. This collaboration aims to boost BluePeak's investment capacity, further enabling its mission to support mid-market businesses across Africa.
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Matter Venture Partners raises $300M first fund to invest in 'hard tech'
TechCrunch
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1y ago
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Wen Hsieh and Haomiao Huang, former investors at Kleiner Perkins, have launched their own venture capital fund called Matter Venture Partners. Backed by Kleiner and Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC, the firm has closed a $300 million inaugural fund, one of the largest raised in 2023. Matter Venture Partners focuses on "hard tech" investments, particularly in areas like semiconductors, robotics, generative AI, energy building blocks, and life science automation. The fund plans to invest in 15 to 20 companies, with a focus on being company builders and providing expertise through operating partners.
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Motilal Oswal Alternates takes a haircut from legacy PE bet
VCCircle
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5m ago
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Motilal Oswal Alternates (MO Alts), a part of the Motilal Oswal Group, is in the process of raising up to $750 million for its largest private equity fund to date. However, it has encountered a setback by sustaining a financial loss, or "haircut," from a previous investment. Despite this, MO Alts remains committed to expanding its private equity footprint, reflecting its ongoing strategic goals within the investment landscape.
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Centrum Group-backed Modulus Alternatives fully exits maiden credit fund
VCCircle
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6m ago
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Modulus Alternatives, backed by Centrum Group, has successfully exited its inaugural credit fund, the Centrum Credit Opportunities Fund, five years after its launch. The private credit investor, led by CIO Rakshat Kapoor, completed 15 investments through this fund. Following its exit, Modulus is now focusing on deploying capital from its newly established funds, as confirmed to VCCircle by a top executive from the company.
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