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Former KKR exec-led Certus Capital backs two housing projects

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VCCircle · 9m ago

Former KKR exec-led Certus Capital backs two housing projects

Certus Capital, led by Ashish Khandelia, has invested around INR 150 crore in two mid-market residential projects in Mumbai. The real estate investment firm, which aims to invest INR 1,000 crore in India's property sector this fiscal year, has backed projects by JSB Group and Dynamix Group. Certus Capital has closed nine deals on its debt platform and plans to launch a maiden alternative investment fund with a corpus exceeding INR 500 crore. Its debt platform, Earnnest.me, has a repeat investor rate of 77% and offers a net pre-tax return of 14-16%.

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Former KKR exec’s realty platform Certus backs two commercial projects

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Former KKR exec’s realty platform Certus backs two commercial projects

Former KKR executive Ashish Khandelia's real estate platform Certus Capital has invested in two commercial real estate projects through its debt platform. The investments align with the firm's goal of investing INR 500 crore through secured fixed income instruments. Certus Capital is a real estate advisory and investment firm that aims to provide reliable financial solutions in the real estate sector.

Arnya RealEstates backs Bengaluru project in second bet from maiden fund

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VCCircle · 4m ago

Arnya RealEstates backs Bengaluru project in second bet from maiden fund

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.

Certus Capital to roll out its first Rs 500-crore real estate AIF this fiscal

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Money Control · 10m ago

Certus Capital to roll out its first Rs 500-crore real estate AIF this fiscal

- Certus Capital plans to launch its first credit-focused alternative investment fund (AIF) with a corpus of over Rs 500 crore in FY25. - The firm aims to invest over Rs 1,000 crore through secured credit in the real estate sector by the end of FY25. - Certus Capital has closed about Rs 450 crore of investment pipeline in three different transactions and aims to commit the rest by the end of the current fiscal year. - Recent transactions include investments of Rs 130 crore in two commercial real estate projects in Pune and Rs 125 crore in a Casagrande Project in Chennai. - The company plans to increase its commitment to Rs 1,500-2,000 crore within the next 12-18 months, focusing on post-RERA projects with a healthy project timeline. - The southern cities, particularly Chennai and Hyderabad, will account for a significant portion of Certus Capital's future transactions, along with potential investments in Tier II cities.

Ranjan Pai’s Claypond Capital ropes in former Wipro-GE Healthcare exec

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VCCircle · 7m ago

Ranjan Pai’s Claypond Capital ropes in former Wipro-GE Healthcare exec

Claypond Capital, led by Manipal Group Chairman Ranjan Pai, has appointed a former Wipro-GE Healthcare managing director as they focus on investing in the medical devices and technology sector.

Real estate investor Build Capital backs mid-income housing project

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VCCircle · 7m ago

Real estate investor Build Capital backs mid-income housing project

Build Capital, a Mumbai-based real estate investor, has invested in a mid-income housing project by a Navi Mumbai developer. The investment comes from the firm's proprietary capital and its recently completed alternative investment fund, marking a strategic move in the real estate sector. Focused on enhancing accessible housing, Build Capital’s backing is set to boost the development of quality residential spaces targeted at mid-income groups, aligning with the growing demand in urban areas.

Gaja Capital, Lok Capital back former HDFC exec’s firm to buy mortgage lender

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VCCircle · 10m ago

Gaja Capital, Lok Capital back former HDFC exec’s firm to buy mortgage lender

Private equity firm Gaja Capital and impact investor Lok Capital are supporting a company founded by a former HDFC executive to purchase a housing finance company. Gaja Capital recently closed its fourth fund and raised an additional co-investment vehicle. The investment aims to leverage the expertise of the former HDFC executive and capitalize on opportunities in the housing finance sector.

Convergent Finance onboards ex-Wabi exec to bolster food & beverage portfolio

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Convergent Finance onboards ex-Wabi exec to bolster food & beverage portfolio

Convergent Finance, a private equity firm in India, has hired a former executive from Wabi Capital to strengthen its food and beverage portfolio. Led by industry veteran Harsha Raghavan, the firm has invested in companies like Hindustan Foods and Agilitas.

MGF Kavachh Backs Robotics Startup Coratia Technologies

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MGF Kavachh Backs Robotics Startup Coratia Technologies

Underwater robotics startup Coratia Technologies, founded by Debendra Pradhan and Biswajit Swain, has secured $2 million in a Pre-Series A funding round led by MGF Kavachh, a venture capital fund initiated by former defence secretary Ajay Kumar. Incubated at NIT Rourkela, Coratia Technologies focuses on developing autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). MGF Kavachh is a SEBI-registered Category II Alternative Investment Fund based in New Delhi.

ADIA, Kotak AIF ink $240 mn real estate deal with Prestige Estates

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VCCircle · 1y ago

ADIA, Kotak AIF ink $240 mn real estate deal with Prestige Estates

The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and Kotak Alternate Investment Fund have signed a $240 million deal with Prestige Estates Projects Ltd to build housing projects in India. The deal includes the development of residential projects in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Goa, and the National Capital Region, with a combined value of over $2.16 billion.

Former FIRE Capital execs set to float real estate, logistics investment fund

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VCCircle · 5m ago

Former FIRE Capital execs set to float real estate, logistics investment fund

Two former executives from FIRE Capital, a real estate private equity firm, plan to establish a new investment firm. Despite earlier challenges faced by FIRE Capital, which successfully launched its fund 20 years ago and invested in multiple projects, the execs are optimistic about financing real estate and logistics projects in India. This initiative highlights their continued commitment to the sector and their optimism about opportunities in the real estate and logistics markets.

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