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How Lighthouse PE valued Nestle veteran's FMCG firm in its biggest bet yet
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1y ago
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Lighthouse Funds, a mid-market private equity firm, has made its largest investment yet in a contract manufacturer specializing in food and beverages. The firm, known for backing companies in the retail and consumer goods space, has invested an undisclosed amount along with its limited partners (LPs). Lighthouse Funds' portfolio includes popular brands such as Fabindia, Duroflex, and Wow! Momo. The investment reflects the firm's confidence in the potential growth of the FMCG industry.
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True North hits sell button on single biggest PE bet with poor returns
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1y ago
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Private equity firm True North has opted to sell a five-year-old portfolio company, in what is being seen as its biggest private equity bet yet. The move comes after True North made a number of monetization moves in 2023, as well as reducing the target corpus of its seventh flagship fund. The firm had a disappointing start to the year but hopes that this sale will help improve its overall performance.
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Lighthouse backs luggage maker in second bet from new fund
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1y ago
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Lighthouse Funds, a mid-market private equity firm in India, has made its second investment from its latest fund by backing a popular luggage and travel accessories manufacturer. The firm has previously supported companies in the consumer sector such as Fabindia, Duroflex, and Wow! Momo. Lighthouse is currently in the final stages of closing its fourth private equity fund.
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Nykaa backer Lighthouse on track to strike bet in jewellery space
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1y ago
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Mid-market private equity firm Lighthouse Funds, known for its investments in companies like Nykaa and Fabindia, is reportedly preparing to make its first investment in the fashion jewellery sector. The firm is currently in advanced discussions for a potential investment in this space. Lighthouse Funds has a strong track record in the retail and consumer space, and this move highlights their interest in exploring new opportunities within the sector.
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Lighthouse nears $1.5 bn AUM as it hits final close of latest PE fund
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9m ago
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Lighthouse Funds, an Indian mid-market private equity firm, has completed the fundraising for its fourth investment vehicle, bringing its total assets under management to over $1.4 billion. The firm has backed popular brands such as Fabindia, Duroflex, Wow! Momo, and Tynor. This latest fund will further enhance Lighthouse Funds' capacity to invest in promising mid-sized companies in India.
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Lighthouse backs jewellery chain as another PE firm partially exits
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1y ago
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Private equity firm Lighthouse Funds has invested INR 284 crore ($34.3 million) in jewellery brand Kushal's Retail, providing a partial exit for India SME Investments. The funding marks the first investment by Lighthouse from its fourth private equity fund. Kushal's Retail, founded in 2006, sells its products through 75 stores across India and online platforms. The capital will be used for brand building, technology enhancement, talent acquisition, and retail expansion. Lighthouse Funds has previously backed companies such as Fabindia and Wow! Momo.
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Lighthouse PE hits sell button on a seven-year-old consumer portfolio firm
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11m ago
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Private equity firm Lighthouse Advisors India Pvt. Ltd has decided to sell its investment in a consumer portfolio firm that it invested in seven years ago. Lighthouse Advisors has been working on raising a new fund and has already made two profitable exits this year. Although the returns from this particular investment were modest, the firm decided to move forward with the sale. The firm originally invested in the company in 2017.
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Lighthouse PE scores another high-return exit
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1y ago
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Lighthouse Funds, an Indian mid-market private equity firm, has successfully exited a portfolio company with high returns. The firm, known for backing brands like Fabindia and Wow! Momo, is close to finalizing its fourth domestic-focused fund. The recent exit highlights the firm's successful investment strategy and contributes to its strong track record in generating profitable returns for its investors.
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Lighthouse-backed footwear maker Aqualite in talks for fresh PE funding
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11m ago
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Lighthouse-backed footwear company Aqualite Industries is in talks for a new round of equity funding. The Delhi-based company, which is backed by private equity firm Lighthouse Funds, is in the early stages of discussions with potential investors. Aqualite Industries specializes in the production of premium footwear.
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Grihum Housing's Manish Jaiswal on changes under PE ownership, growth and more
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11m ago
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Private equity firm TPG's acquisition of Poonawalla Housing Finance has resulted in a rebranding to Grihum Housing. Manish Jaiswal, CEO of Grihum Housing Finance, discusses the changes brought about by private equity ownership and the company's growth trajectory. The acquisition, valued at around $464 million, is one of the biggest in the affordable housing sector.
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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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