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Carpediem Capital makes first bet in over a year, backs co-working space firm
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5m ago
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Carpediem Capital, a mid-market private equity firm, has made its first investment in over a year by backing a co-working space provider. Previously focusing on companies like Biryani Blues and Sindhuja Microcredit, Carpediem's new investment marks a return to action after a quiet 2024, during which it did not add any new companies to its portfolio. This strategic move aligns with growing trends and demand in the flexible workspace sector.
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SVC backs VC portfolio firm in second LP bet this year
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9m ago
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SVC, a state-owned Saudi Venture Capital firm, has made a second limited partner-style investment this year. The investment is in a Saudi venture capital regional fund that supports early-stage startups in the region. SVC currently manages assets worth $2.2 billion and was established in 2018 with $1 billion in assets under management. This investment highlights the commitment of the firm to support and drive innovation in the Saudi Arabian startup ecosystem.
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Environment now more favorable to deploy capital: Carpediem’s Sharman
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7m ago
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Abhishek Sharman, founder of Carpediem Capital, discusses the improved environment for capital deployment. Carpediem, a mid-market private equity firm, invests across sectors, helping develop brands like Biryani Blues. The firm had a quiet 2024 due to high valuations. However, the conditions are now more favorable for investing, reflecting a promising outlook.
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How WestBridge turned its under $10 mn bet into over $100 mn bonanza
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1y ago
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Private equity firm WestBridge Capital has generated over $100 million in profits from its initial investment of less than $10 million in an internet company. The firm primarily invests in unlisted companies but also makes private investments in public equities. WestBridge Capital has already realized most of the profits from this successful venture.
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Admaius Capital backs education player in region, its third bet this month
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1y ago
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Admaius Capital Partners, a Pan African private equity investor, has made its third investment this month by acquiring a private higher medical institution in Rwanda. With offices in Nairobi, Johannesburg, Tunis, and London, the PE firm continues to expand its presence in the region. This deal marks their sixth investment from their first fund.
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Peak XV expands gains on decade-old bet
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7m ago
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Venture capital firm Peak XV continues to capitalize on its investments, expanding gains from a company it initially backed in 2014. With recent successful exits, Peak XV is now leveraging its $2.4 billion fund to maximize returns. The firm has demonstrated a knack for strategic investments, such as in co-working spaces and healthcare platforms, and is now looking to further monetize its decade-old bet.
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Smartworks raises more than $20 Mn from Keppel and others
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1y ago
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Co-working space solutions provider Smartworks has raised Rs 168 crore ($20.24 million) from a group of investors including Keppel, Ananta Capital Ventures Fund I, Plutus Capital, family trusts, and HNIs. The capital from the fundraise will be deployed towards growth and expansion of the business and meet general corporate expenses, Smartworks said in a statement. To date, the co-working space firm has raised over $50 million, including a $25 million raise from the Singapore-based Keppel Land in 2019. Smartworks provides managed office spaces by leasing properties from real estate developers and subsequently subleasing them to enterprises or companies. The company has a presence across Delhi-NCR, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, and others. As of March 2024, Smartworks has a presence in as many as 13 cities including Bengaluru, Kolkata, Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Pune, and a portfolio of 41 centers spanning across 8 million square feet. As per startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, NS Niketan LLP, which includes founder Neetish Sarda, among others, controls more than 45% stake in the company as of the last funding round. Smartworks also said that promoters continue holding majority shareholding in the company. Smartworks’ revenue from operations surged 97.5% to Rs 711 crore in FY23 from Rs 360 crore in FY22. The firm also saw a 44.29% surge in losses which rose to Rs 101 crore in FY23 as compared to Rs 70 crore in the previous fiscal year. Recently, co-working firm Awfis got listed on the stock exchange and became the first company from this space to do so.
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Family offices bet on OYO’s co-working space unit
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6m ago
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Family offices, including those of Mankind Pharma's promoters and movie producer Gauri Khan, have invested in OYO's co-working arm Innov8, raising Rs 110 crore at a Rs 1,000 crore valuation. Innov8 plans to use the funds for growth, including acquisitions and tech upgrades, doubling its centers to 100 in India this year. The company aims to expand in Tier-I cities and enter the managed working space segment, adding 4 million sq ft in three years.
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Riyadh Valley Company backs venture capital firm in second LP bet this year
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11m ago
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Riyadh Valley Company (RVC) has made its second limited partner-style investment this year by backing a Saudi Arabian venture capital fund. This move supports early-stage startups in the Middle East and North Africa region. RVC, the investment arm of King Saud University, has made a fund-of-funds commitment to Riyadh-based VC firm Raed.
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Coworking space giant WeWork India unveils its 50th workspace, forays into the national capital
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1y ago
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Co-working space giant WeWork India today unveiled its 50th workspace in the national capital New Delhi which offers dynamic workspaces tailored to changing business needs, spanning over 54,000 sq. feet with ~700 desks.
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DFDF backs Africa VC fund in tenth LP-style bet
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1y ago
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Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) has made its tenth investment in an Africa-focused alternative investment vehicle. DFDF, the first-evergreen venture capital fund-of-funds in the region, has supported the second fund of a technology-focused venture. Anchored by the Dubai International Financial Centre and the Dubai Future Foundation, DFDF has become a major player in the venture capital scene, particularly in emerging markets.
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