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How India climbed the ranks at Danish investor IFU's global portfolio

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VCCircle · 3m ago

How India climbed the ranks at Danish investor IFU's global portfolio

Over the last five years, Danish development finance institution and impact investor IFU has increased its investment focus on India, making it the top market in its global portfolio. With beginnings over four decades ago, IFU's India strategy includes about 13 active investments and 96 exits. A VCCircle analysis highlights India's significant representation, accounting for approximately a tenth of IFU's total global investments, underscoring its importance in IFU's strategic plan.

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Danish investor IFU’s top executive resigns

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Danish investor IFU’s top executive resigns

The senior vice executive at Danish development finance institute IFU, which has significant assets under management in India, has resigned from her position. This comes as a surprise and could have potential implications for IFU's investments in the country, including its support of SME lender Ugro Capital. Further details about the resignation have not been disclosed.

Manipal Hospitals backer Novo Holdings ropes in former IFU exec

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Manipal Hospitals backer Novo Holdings ropes in former IFU exec

Novo Holdings, the Danish investor that backs Manipal Hospitals, has hired a former executive from the Investment Fund for Developing Countries (IFU). Novo Holdings, which also owns a majority stake in obesity drugmaker Novo Nordisk, manages assets on behalf of the Novo Nordisk Foundation. The move comes as Novo Holdings continues to expand its portfolio in the healthcare industry, with investments in both hospital chains and healthtech companies.

Manipal Hospitals backer Novo Holdings names former KKR exec as India head

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VCCircle · 7m ago

Manipal Hospitals backer Novo Holdings names former KKR exec as India head

Novo Holdings, a Danish investment firm and investor in Manipal Hospitals and Qure.ai Technologies in India, has appointed Karthik Narayanaswamy as its new India head. This move aims to enhance the firm's activities in the South Asian market. Novo Holdings is known for its healthcare investments and owns a majority stake in the weight-loss drugmaker, Novo Nordisk.

'Unicorns make India a market to watch & collaborate,' says MD London & Partners

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Economic Times · 8m ago

'Unicorns make India a market to watch & collaborate,' says MD London & Partners

India has become the largest investor in London, accounting for 30% of the city's global foreign direct investment (FDI). With 971 Indian-owned companies operating in the UK, India ranks as the second-largest FDI contributor. London & Partners, a business growth agency, has observed that India's market has evolved, with the country now creating and scaling its own businesses and attracting funding. The agency is supporting Indian companies in expanding their operations in London, with a focus on emerging cities like Coimbatore, Madurai, and Indore. The agency also emphasized the importance of the free trade agreement being negotiated between India and the UK.

Healthcare-focussed Novo Holdings bets on homegrown agritech firm

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Healthcare-focussed Novo Holdings bets on homegrown agritech firm

Novo Holdings, a Danish investor primarily focused on healthcare companies in India, has made its first investment in the planetary health sector with an undisclosed investment in Indian agritech firm AgNext Technologies. AgNext has developed AI-based food assessment technology that uses advanced technologies including NIR spectroscopy, computer vision, and IoT. The funding will be used to support the development of further food quality assessment technologies and expand internationally.

Dialysis chain DCDC secures fresh capital from Temasek-backed investor

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VCCircle · 5m ago

Dialysis chain DCDC secures fresh capital from Temasek-backed investor

DCDC Health Services Pvt Ltd, operating under the DCDC Kidney Care brand, secured Rs 150 crore from ABC Impact, an investor backed by Temasek. The funds will aid in expanding over 150 new dialysis clinics across India, improving access to kidney care. DCDC, established in 2009, collaborates with state governments to deliver treatment to economically disadvantaged communities. Existing investors include Danish SDG Investment Fund and the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

India Ranks First In Crypto Adoption Despite Regulatory Setbacks

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Startup News FYI · 1y ago

India Ranks First In Crypto Adoption Despite Regulatory Setbacks

India has claimed the top spot in Chainalysis' 2023 Global Crypto Adoption Index, marking a significant comeback from the fourth spot in 2022. The country ranks first in four of the five sub-categories, including centralised service value received, retail centralised service value received, DeFi value received, and retail DeFi value received. India's adoption index score stands at 1, while the global average is around 0.3. Despite regulatory challenges and a crypto winter, India's crypto adoption remains strong.

LIC's June-quarter bets signal shift from momentum to value investing

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Livemint · 1m ago

LIC's June-quarter bets signal shift from momentum to value investing

India's largest domestic institutional investor, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), adjusted its equity portfolio in the June quarter of FY26 by increasing its stake in 54 companies and reducing it in 64 others. This strategic adjustment reflects a shift from momentum investing to value investing, amid global market uncertainties affecting foreign investor sentiment. The move illustrates a sector-focused strategy to manage market volatility, as revealed by a Mint analysis of BSE-listed firms.

Accel nears close of new India fund at $650 million

Economic Times

Economic Times · 8m ago

Accel nears close of new India fund at $650 million

Accel India has closed its eighth fund, raising $650 million in investor commitments. At the same time, Accel's global growth fund in the US has closed its latest fund with $1.35 billion. A portion of the funds will be allocated to Indian startups in their pre-IPO stages. This signals Accel's active strategy to deploy capital across various stages of startups in India and the US. The latest fund brings Accel's total commitments in India to nearly $3 billion. Accel has had successful investments in companies like Swiggy and Blackbuck and has several Indian portfolio firms expected to go public next year.

Advent eyes benchmark returns from second portfolio exit in 2024

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Advent eyes benchmark returns from second portfolio exit in 2024

Global private equity investor Advent International is planning to sell a portfolio company through a listing. This comes after the firm had a successful exit from Bharat Serums and invested in two more companies in India this year. Advent International has been active in the Indian market recently and is looking to capitalize on its investments.

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