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How family offices, PE-VC funds are faring as Waterfield gets a valuation bump
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5m ago
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Waterfield Advisors Pvt. Ltd, a Mumbai-based multi-family office and wealth management firm, recently raised $15 million in a funding round led by Singapore-based venture capital firm Jungle Ventures. The round allowed existing shareholders to monetize their investments in the firm. As Waterfield secures this valuation boost, it highlights the evolving landscape for family offices, private equity, and venture capital funds, reflecting their adaptive strategies in the current financial environment.
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Former Waterfield execs’ new multi-family office gets investors, firms up game plan
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The Legacy Custodians, a newly established wealth management firm and multi-family office, founded by former Waterfield Advisors executives, has secured investors to strengthen its business strategy and scale operations.
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How are Aye Finance’s PE-VC backers faring as it eyes over $500 mn valuation in IPO?
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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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Indian Family Offices Are Taking Interest In Deeptech: Piyush Goyal
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6m ago
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Indian family offices are increasingly investing in deeptech startups, following the example of foreign investors, according to Union Minister Piyush Goyal. These family offices bring patient capital to technology ventures, contributing significantly to venture capital investments in India. In 2022, they accounted for $9.6 billion of the $23.7 billion invested in Indian startups. While the government encourages investment in technology, it avoids directing how pension funds or insurance capital should be utilized.
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Exclusive: Waterfield Advisors raises Rs 123 Cr at Rs 723 Cr valuation
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5m ago
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Exclusive: Waterfield Advisors raises Rs 123 Cr at Rs 723 Cr valuation Wealth management platform Waterfield Advisors is raising Rs 123 crore (approximately $14.6 million) in a new funding round, led by Jungle Ventures. The company’s board has approved a special resolution to issue 10,92,362 preference shares at an issue price of Rs 1,126 each, raising Rs 123 crore ($14.6 million), according to its regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies. Jungle Ventures is leading the funding round with an investment of Rs 100 crore. The remaining amount is being contributed by co-founder and CEO Soumya Rajan, along with individual investors, including Bharat Dhirajlal Shah, Vijay Singh, Bandi Vamsikrishna, Corel Traders, Parthasaradhi Reddy, Kekoo Colah, and Smita D Parekh. The company plans to utilize the proceeds for growth, expansion, marketing, and general corporate purposes, as determined by the board. According to Entrackr estimates, Waterfield Advisors will be valued at approximately Rs 723 crore ($86 million) post-allotment. The company is reportedly raising Rs 130 crore in this round. Founded in 2011 by Soumya Rajan, Waterfield Advisors is a fee-based multi-family office and wealth advisory firm, that ensures unbiased financial, investment, and succession planning services. Waterfield advisors had raised over $25 million in funding to date including $6 million from family offices, and ultra-high net worth individuals. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Jungle Ventures will be the largest external stakeholder with 13.83%. Its co-founders Soumya Jain along with Sanjay Teli will cumulatively hold 40.07% of the company. Waterfield Advisors has recorded a 33.2% year-on-year increase in its revenue to Rs 45.7 crore in the fiscal year ended March 2024. Moreover, it managed to decrease losses by 9.5% to Rs 28.6 crore in FY24.
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Oyo approaches family offices for its down round
The Arc Web
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1y ago
Medial
Hospitality startup Oyo is seeking to raise $80-90 million from family offices with the help of financial services company InCred. The funds will be used to pay off Oyo's debt and support the company's growth. InCred is expected to form a special purpose vehicle for wealthy individuals and family offices to invest in Oyo. The fundraising is being done at a valuation of $2.3 billion, significantly lower than its peak valuation of $10 billion in 2019. Oyo is also considering raising $450 million through the issuance of dollar bonds to repay existing debt.
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More global PE/VC firms opening India offices, scaling local teams: PageGroup's Lodha
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2m ago
Medial
Global and regional investment funds are increasingly focusing on India, prompting more private equity and venture capital firms to open offices and expand local teams in the country. Anshul Lodha, Managing Director at PageGroup's Mumbai branch, highlights this trend as part of the firm's strategic expansion. PageGroup operates in India under four brands—Michael Page, Page Executive, Page Personnel, and Page Outsourcing—offering a range of services from executive search to outsourcing.
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Circulate Capital-backed Srichakra Polyplast gets funding from family offices
VCCircle
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5m ago
Medial
Srichakra Polyplast India Pvt Ltd, a plastic recycling and waste management company backed by Circulate Capital, has raised new funding. The capital infusion comes from a combination of domestic and international family offices. This development highlights continued investment interest in environmentally sustainable businesses. The Hyderabad-based company aims to enhance its operations with the fresh funds, though the exact amount raised remains undisclosed.
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Mint Primer | Family offices total 300 now. What’s driving them?
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1m ago
Medial
India's ultra-rich are increasingly turning to family offices, which have surged from 45 in 2018 to 300 in 2024, for better wealth management. These offices help preserve and grow assets through strategic investments in areas like startups and alternative funds, while also focusing on estate planning and philanthropy aligned with family values. Modern technologies are enhancing their operational efficiency, portfolio management, and compliance, reflecting a shift from traditional low-yield investments to diversified, tech-driven strategies.
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Geopolitical risks top concern for global family offices: UBS survey
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
According to a recent survey by UBS, geopolitical conflicts are the top concern for global family offices in the near- and medium-term. North America and Asia Pacific are expected to be the preferred destinations for asset allocations. The survey, which included 320 single-family offices with an average net worth of $2.6 billion, revealed that Asian family offices are particularly worried about geopolitical risks. Family offices worldwide hold the majority of their assets in North America and plan to increase allocations to the region along with Asia Pacific in the next five years.
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Family office VNAM’s Narang on controlling bets, aversion to private markets and more
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
Delhi-based multi-family office VNAM Advisors believes that public equity and real estate are reliable investment avenues. The firm, catering to undisclosed marquee family offices, emphasizes controlling bets and aversion to private markets. VNAM's clients include five undisclosed family offices, with a focus on traditional businesses.
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