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HCG chairman floats healthcare fund, makes debut bet on Accel-backed firm
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1y ago
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Oncologist-turned-entrepreneur BS Ajai Kumar has launched a healthcare-focused private equity-style fund called Inviga Healthcare Fund. The fund, created in collaboration with Ajay Garg of financial services firm Equirus Capital, aims to support growth-stage companies in the healthcare industry. Kumar's own company, HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd, will be making its first investment through this fund in an Accel-backed firm. The fund seeks to provide capital and expertise to help healthcare companies expand and thrive.
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CVC to sell 54% stake in Healthcare Global Enterprises for up to $400M
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5m ago
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CVC has agreed to sell a 54% stake in Healthcare Global Enterprises (HCG) to investment firm KKR for up to $400 million. Once the transaction is complete, HCG Founder B S Ajai Kumar will serve as Non-Executive Chairman, focusing on clinical excellence and R&D. HCG is one of India’s largest oncology chains with 25 centres. CVC has supported HCG’s growth since 2020, enhancing revenue and patient care. The transaction is set to close in Q3 2025.
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Private credit firm Ruya Partners strikes fourth bet from debut fund
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8m ago
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Private credit firm Ruya Partners has made its fourth investment from its $250 million debut fund, investing in a technology-enabled food and beverage group in the UAE. The firm has deployed around $85 million in total from its fund so far. Ruya Partners is an Abu Dhabi-based private credit firm and is backed by various institutional investors.
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Lighthouse Canton floats innovation fund to bet on AI, other emerging technologies
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1y ago
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Singapore-based investment firm Lighthouse Canton has launched the LC GenInnov Global Innovation Fund, targeting global companies in emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), biotech and healthcare, robotics, and cleantech. The long-only fund aims to invest in around 30 to 40 companies, striking a balance between diversification, profitability, and valuation. The fund's investment team is led by Nilesh Jasani, a 30-year veteran of the markets and an expert in generative AI. Lighthouse Canton aims to identify innovation-led investment opportunities and leverage AI's transformative potential through the new fund.
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Oncology chain HCG attracts another marquee name for CVC Capital’s stake
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1y ago
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Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners is attracting interest from global investors for its controlling stake in Bengaluru-based cancer hospital chain, Healthcare Global Enterprises Ltd (HCG). After already receiving interest from other investors, another private equity giant has joined the race to acquire CVC Capital's stake in HCG. The specialty healthcare company focuses on providing cancer treatment and has gained attention from various prominent names in the industry.
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Peak XV expands gains on decade-old bet
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7m ago
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Venture capital firm Peak XV continues to capitalize on its investments, expanding gains from a company it initially backed in 2014. With recent successful exits, Peak XV is now leveraging its $2.4 billion fund to maximize returns. The firm has demonstrated a knack for strategic investments, such as in co-working spaces and healthcare platforms, and is now looking to further monetize its decade-old bet.
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African PE firm Admaius Capital Partners strikes third bet from debut fund
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1y ago
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Admaius Capital Partners, an African private equity firm, has made its third investment from its debut fund, Virunga Africa Fund I. The Rwanda-based firm has invested in an Egyptian pharmaceutical company, marking another deployment from its $250 million fund. Admaius Capital Partners focuses on investments across Africa and has offices in Kigali, Nairobi, Johannesburg, and Cairo. The firm aims to support and grow businesses across the continent through its strategic investments.
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SVC, Jada-backed PE firm acquire stake in Saudi edtech company
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1y ago
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Olive Rock Partners has made its first investment in Saudi Arabia through its debut fund, Olive Rock Partners Equity Fund I. The private equity firm has backed learning and development solutions provider LEORON, supporting its growth and innovation. Olive Rock Partners recently secured a $30 million commitment from Riyadh's state-owned SVC and received backing from Saudi PIF-owned Jada Fund-of-Funds. Its portfolio includes healthcare platforms, dental chains, and the Abu Dhabi-based healthcare company UEMedical. Other investors in Olive Rock Partners include Abu Dhabi Catalyst Partners and various family offices.
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Did InvAscent beat the benchmark in exit from four-year-old pharma bet?
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11m ago
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InvAscent, a healthcare-focused private equity firm, has exited a four-year-old investment through a secondaries transaction. The firm, which is raising its fourth fund and has made three new deals within the past nine months, successfully beat the benchmark in this exit. InvAscent has crossed the halfway mark in June for its fourth fund, which focuses on healthcare investments.
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BanyanTree makes new healthcare bet after exiting hospital chain
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1y ago
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Indian private equity firm BanyanTree Finance has made a new investment in a healthcare services company. This comes shortly after the firm exited a hospital chain. BanyanTree Finance is in the process of deploying its third fund and is seeking new investment opportunities in the healthcare sector.
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South Africa's Infra Impact to strike fifth bet as another PE fund set to exit
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1y ago
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South African private equity firm, Infra Impact Investment Managers, is expected to make its fifth investment from its debut fund. The firm is close to acquiring a waste management services provider in South Africa, using funds from its $115 million fund. Infra Impact focuses on mid-market infrastructure businesses and has been actively investing in various sectors since its inception. This latest investment represents another successful exit for the firm.
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