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Gaja Capital looks to shrug off a legacy bet with barely anything to show

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VCCircle · 9m ago

Gaja Capital looks to shrug off a legacy bet with barely anything to show

Private equity firm Gaja Capital is looking to move on from a legacy investment that has not shown significant returns. The firm recently closed its fourth fund with support from limited partners, and is now selling off the underperforming asset. Gaja Capital had previously invested in Amber at the start of the year.

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Rohatyn moves to exit legacy private equity bet with a dud

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VCCircle · 8m ago

Rohatyn moves to exit legacy private equity bet with a dud

Rohatyn Group, an emerging markets-focused private equity firm, is looking to exit a legacy investment with disappointing results. Earlier this year, the firm successfully exited an Indian company with impressive returns, but now they are selling off another portfolio company that has underperformed. Despite acquiring the company for a significant amount, there is little to show for it, causing disappointment for its Limited Partners (LPs).

TPG Growth virtually writes off a legacy India bet with deep haircut

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VCCircle · 1y ago

TPG Growth virtually writes off a legacy India bet with deep haircut

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.

How was Olympus Capital’s sign off from last legacy India PE bet

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VCCircle · 1y ago

How was Olympus Capital’s sign off from last legacy India PE bet

Private equity firm Olympus Capital Asia has sold off its last legacy equity investment in India, marking its exit from the country's private equity market. The firm had been investing in India for over two decades but has paused new investments since 2021. Olympus Capital Asia's decision to exit comes amid a slowdown in private equity activity in the country due to economic uncertainties and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

Rivendell signs off from a legacy India PE bet with a haircut

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VCCircle · 11m ago

Rivendell signs off from a legacy India PE bet with a haircut

Private equity firm Rivendell PE, co-founded by Parag Saxena and Rajat Gupta, has sold off its legacy investments in India at a reduced value. Rivendell had stopped making new investments over a decade ago and had been managing its existing portfolio since then. This marks the end of Rivendell's presence in the Indian private equity market, as it moves on from its previous investments.

Varda Space raises $187 million to accelerate development of drugs in space - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Varda Space raises $187 million to accelerate development of drugs in space - The Economic Times

Varda Space Industries has secured $187 million in funding from firms like Natural Capital and Shrug Capital to boost robotic drug manufacturing in space. This investment will enhance their technology for creating drugs with microgravity, impossible on Earth. Varda's efforts include successful space drug experiments and increasing flight missions. The company plans to crystallize pharmaceuticals in space, expanding its operations with facilities in Huntsville, Alaska, and El Segundo, California.

Boardrooms to startups: PE firm scouts for professionals to build new ventures

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Livemint · 9m ago

Boardrooms to startups: PE firm scouts for professionals to build new ventures

Mid-market private equity firm Gaja Capital is actively seeking seasoned professionals to build new ventures in various sectors. The firm is particularly interested in experienced corporate leaders and professional managers who have an entrepreneurial mindset. Gaja Capital is looking to invest in consumer businesses, education, financial services, and enterprise software. The focus is on finding individuals with expertise in large market domains who can successfully manage and scale businesses. The firm aims to get involved early on in refining ideas, identifying potential transactions, and negotiating deals.

Tata Capital Healthcare Fund ekes out poor returns from legacy bet

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Tata Capital Healthcare Fund ekes out poor returns from legacy bet

Tata Capital Healthcare Fund, a growth-focused private equity firm, has recently made a secondary transaction to exit a decade-old investment. The firm, known for backing companies like Atulaya Healthcare and Apex Kidney Care, has faced poor returns from this legacy bet. Details about the specific investment and the reasons for the poor performance were not provided.

Ventureast scores a jackpot as legacy bet yields nearly 120x return

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Ventureast scores a jackpot as legacy bet yields nearly 120x return

Ventureast, an Indian venture capital firm, has made an impressive return on its investment from a legacy bet it made over 15 years ago. The firm, which manages over $400 million in assets, earned approximately 120 times its initial investment. This success comes as Ventureast approaches full deployment of its sixth fund.

Everstone Capital signing off from a legacy bet with a lemon

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Everstone Capital signing off from a legacy bet with a lemon

Everstone Capital, a Singapore-based private equity firm focusing on India, is reportedly exiting a legacy investment from its maiden fund. The firm has recently made partial or full exits from various companies and is now divesting from its original investment. Further details about the specific company or the reasons for the exit are not provided in the summary.

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