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Flashback 2024: How PE-VC investors drove the $20-bn IPO boom

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VCCircle · 8m ago

Flashback 2024: How PE-VC investors drove the $20-bn IPO boom

In 2024, India's primary market experienced a boom with 336 companies launching initial public offerings (IPOs), driven by private equity and venture capital investors seeking to monetize their investments. This surge was fueled by the growing valuation multiples, leading to a $20 billion IPO market. The increased activity provided ample opportunities for these investors to take their portfolio companies public, contributing significantly to the expansion and dynamism of the Indian stock market.

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Flashback 2024: PE/VC investors pocket over $22 bn in exits from India

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VCCircle · 8m ago

Flashback 2024: PE/VC investors pocket over $22 bn in exits from India

In 2024, private equity and venture capital investors, including sovereign wealth funds, saw significant exits from India, totaling at least $22.7 billion. This surge was driven by a booming public market and positive market sentiment, leading to a record number of companies going public.

Flashback 2024: M&As spike, PE-VC dealmaking revives but just about

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VCCircle · 8m ago

Flashback 2024: M&As spike, PE-VC dealmaking revives but just about

In 2024, India's private investment landscape experienced a slight recovery after a challenging 2023. Although big-ticket deals remained scarce and no billion-dollar transactions occurred, there was a noticeable uptick in both mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity-venture capital (PE-VC) activities. Investors concentrated on monetizing their existing portfolios to benefit from the market dynamics, signaling a cautious yet hopeful revival in dealmaking within the Indian economy.

Flashback 2024: Anuj Ranjan's rise to lead $140-bn pool and other PE/VC people moves

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VCCircle · 8m ago

Flashback 2024: Anuj Ranjan's rise to lead $140-bn pool and other PE/VC people moves

In 2024, there were significant personnel changes in the Indian private equity and venture capital industry, as well as global investment firms operating in India. Anuj Ranjan, from Canadian investor Brookfield, emerged as a prominent figure, leading a $140 billion pool. Numerous executives were promoted within their respective organizations, while others sought new opportunities. These moves reflect the dynamic nature of the industry and the increasing competition among investment firms.

Flashback 2024: These PE, VC firms raised the biggest funds this year

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VCCircle · 8m ago

Flashback 2024: These PE, VC firms raised the biggest funds this year

Several private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) firms were successful in raising significant funds in 2024. Despite challenges like high interest rates, economic slowdown, and geopolitical tensions, these firms managed to secure capital. Kedaara Capital, led by Manish Kejriwal, emerged as the top PE fundraiser of the year with its fourth fund. This successful raise signifies the continued resilience and attractiveness of the PE and VC sectors, even in challenging market conditions.

LP commitments to Indian PE, VC and private credit funds cross $120 bn

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VCCircle · 11m ago

LP commitments to Indian PE, VC and private credit funds cross $120 bn

Limited partners (LPs) have made commitments to Indian private equity, venture capital, and private credit funds, with the total amount crossing $120 billion. However, after reaching a record high at the end of 2023, LPs tightened their purse strings in the first quarter of 2024, with fresh commitments hitting a four-quarter low of Rs 24,380.

FirstCry cuts fresh issue size in IPO as PE/VC investors change exit plans

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VCCircle · 1y ago

FirstCry cuts fresh issue size in IPO as PE/VC investors change exit plans

FirstCry, a baby products retailer backed by Softbank, has reduced the size of its initial public offering (IPO) as some investors have changed their exit plans. The company, which recently received regulatory approval for the IPO, aims to raise funds for expansion. However, the exact details of the reduction in share issue size have not been disclosed.

LPs slow down fresh commitment, but Indian PE-VC dry powder crosses $80 bn

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VCCircle · 1y ago

LPs slow down fresh commitment, but Indian PE-VC dry powder crosses $80 bn

Limited partners (LPs) were slower in making fresh commitments to India-focused private equity, private credit, and venture capital funds in the first quarter of 2024. This comes after a period of increased commitments in the previous quarter. However, despite this slowdown, the amount of dry powder in the Indian private equity and venture capital sector has surpassed $80 billion, indicating a significant amount of available capital for investments.

Flashback 2023: PE/VC fundraising slows but a newcomer, some veterans hit the mark

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Flashback 2023: PE/VC fundraising slows but a newcomer, some veterans hit the mark

Fundraising activity by India-focused private equity and venture capital firms experienced a slowdown in 2023 due to cautious limited partners and concerns about the global economy. However, despite this slowdown, some fund managers managed to secure successful fundraising. The slowdown in startup funding during this period also played a role in the overall decrease in fundraising activity.

High valuations, uncertainty weigh on PE/VC activity in April

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YourStory · 3m ago

High valuations, uncertainty weigh on PE/VC activity in April

Private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) investments fell to $4.7 billion in April 2025 due to heightened uncertainty and high valuation expectations from sellers, according to a report by IVCA and EY. This represents a 6% decrease from April 2024 and a 20% decrease from March 2025. Start-up investments led with $1.8 billion, while infrastructure and financial services dominated sectors. Exits also declined, with 12 exits totaling $489 million, down from both April and March of the previous years.

How are Aye Finance’s PE-VC backers faring as it eyes over $500 mn valuation in IPO?

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VCCircle · 8m ago

How are Aye Finance’s PE-VC backers faring as it eyes over $500 mn valuation in IPO?

Aye Finance's private equity, venture capital, and impact investors are preparing to cash in on their investments through the company's upcoming IPO. However, Elevation Capital, the earliest backer of Aye Finance, has decided to hold onto their shares for the time being. Aye Finance provides loans to micro, small, and medium enterprises. The company is aiming for a valuation of over $500 million in its IPO.

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