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Endiya Partners, Z Nation, family offices write-off bet on oncology platform
VCCircle
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6m ago
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Angel investors and family offices, including notable figures like Sunil Kant Munjal of Hero Group, Kris Gopalakrishnan of Infosys, the Burman family of Dabur, and Ronnie Screwvala, along with venture capital firm Endiya Capital and Z Nation Lab, are expected to write-off their investments in a technology-driven oncology platform. Despite early-stage backing, the platform has presumably faced setbacks leading to financial losses for these investors.
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Family Offices Bet Big on India's Growth-Stage Start-ups
OutlookIndia
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6m ago
Medial
Family offices in India are playing a significant role in supporting and funding growth-stage start-ups. With a surge in the number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNIs) in the country, the number of family offices has also increased, reaching over 300 in 2024. These family offices bring patient capital to new-age businesses and provide not only financial support but also relationship capital and expertise capital. They have accounted for a significant portion of venture capital investments in Indian start-ups and are helping bridge the gap between entrepreneurial ambition and financial backing. Additionally, family offices are also unlocking domestic capital for start-ups, filling funding gaps, and diversifying investment portfolios.
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Family offices bet big on hospitality amid travel surge
Economic Times
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3d ago
Medial
Family offices are increasingly investing in India's hospitality sector due to rising travel demand. The value of hotel deals grew from $93 million in the first half of 2023 to $167 million in the same period in 2025, with family offices responsible for 54% of deals. Seeing hotels as yield-generating investments, these investments are backed by strong fundamentals, stable rental income, and long-term capital appreciation, driving momentum in both tier-1 and tier-2 cities.
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Early-stage VC Endiya Partners taps domestic LP for third fund
VCCircle
ยท
1y ago
Medial
Early-stage venture capital firm Endiya Partners has secured a new institutional investor for its third investment vehicle, dubbed Endiya Partners Fund III. With a focus on software-as-a-service, deep-tech, and healthcare startups, Endiya Partners has a strong portfolio including companies like Darwinbox, Cult.fit, Kissht, and Ekincare. Adding a new LP to its fund will help the firm further support early-stage startups in the Indian market.
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Sanjay Nayar-led Sorin Investments closes maiden fund at $162 mn
VCCircle
ยท
1y ago
Medial
Tech-focused investment firm Sorin Investments, co-founded by Sanjay Nayar and Angad Banga, has closed its maiden fund with $162 million in commitments. The fund primarily received capital from family offices and institutions, with 90% sourced from India. Notable limited partners include the Nayar and Banga family offices, the Munjal family office, KKR co-founder Henry Kravis' family office, and senior partners from KKR. Sorin focuses on Series A and B investments in various tech sectors and has already invested in five companies. The firm plans to create a portfolio of around a dozen investments.
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TPG Growth virtually writes off a legacy India bet with deep haircut
VCCircle
ยท
1y ago
Medial
TPG Growth, the growth capital investment arm of TPG, has decided to write off a legacy investment in India. The private equity firm had made a $30 million investment in a company over a decade ago but has now signed off from the deal. This move indicates a substantial loss for TPG Growth in relation to its initial investment.
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Family Offices: The New Pillars Of The Indian Startup Ecosystem
Inc42
ยท
1y ago
Medial
Family offices in India are emerging as strong supporters of startups, providing not only capital but also valuable experience, insights, and networks. They bring decades of business wisdom, guide startups through unfamiliar territories, and offer strategies that have withstood multiple business cycles. Family offices also provide extensive networks, ensuring startups reach the right stakeholders effectively. Furthermore, they offer consistent and comprehensive engagement, acting as long-term partners who provide tailored advice and guidance for sustained growth. This collaborative partnership between family offices and startups represents a promising future for India's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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VC firm, family offices bet on quant investment firm QiCAP
VCCircle
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2m ago
Medial
Venture capital firm and family offices, including several high-net-worth individuals, have collectively invested in QiCAP.Ai Investments Pvt Ltd, a quantitative investment and trading firm based in Mumbai. QiCAP has successfully raised Rs 242.40 crore ($28.8 million) to advance its financial operations.
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ProFinTech Pockets Funding To Mitigate MSMEs Challenges With Financial Solutions
Inc42
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10m ago
Medial
ProFinTech Technologies, a deeptech-driven financial solutions provider, has raised $1.4 million in a seed funding round led by family offices of K.I. Varaprasad Reddy and Rahul Gedupudi. Other participants included family offices of Sreeman Chalasani and Srinivas Kalagara, as well as high-net-worth individuals and family offices from India and the US. The funding will be used to enhance ProFinTech's platform, which offers financing options to micro and small enterprises in India.
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Darwinbox backer Endiya Partners taps returning LP for third VC fund
VCCircle
ยท
1y ago
Medial
Endiya Partners, an early-stage venture capital firm, is about to secure a commitment from a returning limited partner for its third fund. The firm, known for backing companies like Darwinbox and Cult.fit, recently launched its new investment vehicle. With the involvement of a returning investor, Endiya Partners is on track to further expand its portfolio of investments in promising startups.
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Kedaara Capital takes a write-off on its $100 mn plus bet
VCCircle
ยท
11m ago
Medial
Kedaara Capital, a private equity firm known for its profitable exits, has faced its first major setback with a significant write-off on a more than $100 million investment. This comes after a streak of successful exits, which allowed Kedaara to raise a record-breaking PE fund focused on India. While the firm had previously managed to avoid unsuccessful exits, this recent development highlights the unpredictability of investments in the private equity space.
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