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GIC bets over $100 mn on Indian healthcare company
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3m ago
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GIC, Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, has significantly invested over $100 million in an Indian healthcare company, which also counts Temasek, another major Singaporean state investment firm, as a key shareholder. GIC's move underscores its active investment strategy in India, especially in the healthcare sector. This collaboration highlights the increasing interest and confidence of global investors in India's burgeoning healthcare industry, aiming to capitalize on its growth potential and innovation.
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Singapore sovereign fund GIC bets $70 mn on PE-backed Indian lender
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1y ago
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Singapore sovereign fund GIC has invested $70 million in an Indian lender backed by private equity. GIC has been actively investing in India and has assets worth over $30 billion in public companies. The sovereign wealth fund has stakes in major banks and has now added a financial services firm to its local portfolio.
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OrbiMed, GIC add another healthcare firm to India portfolios
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6m ago
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Singapore's GIC and New York's OrbiMed have expanded their investments in India's healthcare sector, a field attracting considerable investor interest. GIC, a leading sovereign wealth fund and private equity-style investor, teamed up with healthcare-focused OrbiMed to finance an Indian healthcare company, signaling strong confidence in the market's growth potential. This move highlights the increasing allure of healthcare investments in India for global investors seeking promising opportunities.
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Orbimed scripting well over $100-mn exit from a $10 mn bet in India
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7m ago
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OrbiMed, a healthcare-focused private equity firm, is divesting part of its stake in an Indian healthcare services provider. This follows three prior exit moves from its local portfolio over the past year. The firm recently made a partial exit from Kolkata-based Suraksha Diagnostic Ltd through an initial public offering, marking a significant gain from its initial $10 million investment in India, achieving a return of over $100 million.
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Quadria bets $100 mn on IPO-bound contract drugs manufacturer Aragen
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6m ago
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Quadria Capital, a healthcare-focused private equity firm, is investing $100 million in Hyderabad-based Aragen Life Sciences, a contract drug development and manufacturing company. This investment includes a fresh capital infusion and a small component of share sales by existing shareholders. Aragen plans to use the funds to expand its capabilities to meet increasing demand in the US and Europe. The investment is considered a pre-IPO fundraise as Aragen is exploring an initial public offering.
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Carlyle-backed Varmora eyes a pre-IPO fundraising round of up to $150 mn
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1y ago
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Varmora Granito, a sanitaryware maker backed by Carlyle Group, is looking to raise $100-150 million in a pre-public listing round. The fundraising, which includes primary and secondary investments, is expected to value the company at nearly $600 million. Carlyle is likely to sell some of its stake in the round and partially during the IPO. The company, based in Morbi, Gujarat, has received interest from investors including GIC and 360 One. Varmora Granito aims to list on Indian bourses within the next 18-24 months.
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HealthKois launches $300 Mn healthcare transformation fund
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2m ago
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HealthKois launches $300 Mn healthcare transformation fund Healthcare-focused investment firm HealthKois has launched with a target corpus of $300 million, along with a $100 million green shoe option. Spearheaded by the founding team behind HealthQuad — Charles Janssen (Managing Partner), Ajay Mahipal (Partner), and Dr. Pinak Shrikhande (Partner) — HealthKois will back early growth-stage healthcare companies across healthtech, life sciences, medtech, healthcare delivery, and climate health. The fund plans to invest between $7 million to $25 million per company over the next four years, focusing on businesses with proven clinical outcomes, scalable operations, and sustainable infrastructure models. “HealthKois will support healthcare enterprises addressing gaps in access, affordability, and quality,” said Charles Janssen. “With access to over 75% proprietary deal flow, we are positioned to deliver both financial returns and real-world health impact.” HealthKois will adopt a hands-on, founder-first approach, offering capital alongside strategic guidance, market expansion support, and governance planning. The firm’s team brings over 100 years of combined experience in clinical care, operations, and healthcare investing, and operates across Asia and Europe. HealthKois builds on the success of HealthQuad Funds I and II, which claims to have impacted over 90 million lives and serve more than 8 million patients annually.
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GIC adds manufacturing company to India portfolio with $150-mn bet
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1y ago
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Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC has made a $150 million investment in a manufacturing company to expand its portfolio in India. GIC, known for its private equity-style investments in Indian firms, was one of the most active investors in the country last year and continues to maintain a strong pace in 2021. The move showcases GIC's confidence and commitment to the Indian market.
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Singapore's GIC smells huge AI opportunity for India
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10d ago
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Singapore's GIC considers AI foundational to its investment strategy, focusing on India for its tech talent and digitization. CIO Bryan Yeo highlights their investment in AI adopters, particularly in Indian starters, and initiatives like the Bridge Forum to connect startups with global firms. Despite geopolitical uncertainties, GIC sees India’s potential in AI, emphasizing the importance of digitalization across sectors like finance and healthcare. GIC also uses AI to enhance internal decision-making processes.
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TPG’s India healthcare platform goes for internal rejig as GIC buying majority stake
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5m ago
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Asia Healthcare Holdings (AHH), a healthcare platform backed by TPG and GIC, is undergoing an internal reorganization. GIC, the Singaporean sovereign wealth fund, is in the process of acquiring a majority stake in the company. AHH consists of three single-speciality healthcare chains: Motherhood, Nova IVF, and another specialized facility. The restructuring aligns with GIC's investment, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and expand AHH's presence in the healthcare sector.
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PremjiInvest bets $43 mn on furniture platform WoodenStreet
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8m ago
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Jaipur-based furniture platform WoodenStreet has raised $43m in a series C funding round led by PremjiInvest. The company plans to use the new capital to expand its offline presence and open new stores in tier-1 and tier-2 cities. It also aims to strengthen its supply chain and diversify its product portfolio. WoodenStreet currently operates over 100 stores, 20 warehouses and manufacturing facilities across India, selling home and office furniture, home decor, lighting and furnishings. The transaction values the company at nearly INR 1,600 crore ($210m).
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