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How family offices, PE-VC funds are faring as Waterfield gets a valuation bump

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VCCircle · 5m ago

How family offices, PE-VC funds are faring as Waterfield gets a valuation bump

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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Exclusive: Waterfield Advisors raises Rs 123 Cr at Rs 723 Cr valuation

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Entrackr · 5m ago

Exclusive: Waterfield Advisors raises Rs 123 Cr at Rs 723 Cr valuation

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.

Oyo approaches family offices for its down round

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The Arc Web · 1y ago

Oyo approaches family offices for its down round

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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VCCircle · 5m ago

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Mint Primer | Family offices total 300 now. What’s driving them?

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Livemint · 1m ago

Mint Primer | Family offices total 300 now. What’s driving them?

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.

Geopolitical risks top concern for global family offices: UBS survey

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Geopolitical risks top concern for global family offices: UBS survey

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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