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How public is India’s private investment market?

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VCCircle · 1y ago

How public is India’s private investment market?

India's alternative investment funds (AIFs) have increased access to the private investment market in the country. The market regulator has restricted this asset class to wealthy individuals due to the higher risk and illiquidity. However, AIFs have gained popularity and have become a significant player in the private capital market in India.

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Quarterly LP commitments to Indian public market funds surpass PE-VC for first time

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VCCircle · 9m ago

Quarterly LP commitments to Indian public market funds surpass PE-VC for first time

In the three months ending on December 31, 2024, limited partners (LPs) shifted their focus from traditionally favoring India-focused private equity (PE), private credit, and venture capital (VC) funds to making larger commitments to public market-focused alternative investment vehicles. This marked the first time LP commitments to public market funds surpassed those made to PE and VC funds, highlighting a notable change in investment preference within the market.

Former banker Dhruv Jhunjhunwala’s Novastar Partners targets Rs 350 Cr fund

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Entrackr · 1m ago

Former banker Dhruv Jhunjhunwala’s Novastar Partners targets Rs 350 Cr fund

Former banker Dhruv Jhunjhunwala’s Novastar Partners targets Rs 350 Cr fund Novastar Partners aims to provide investors exposure to India’s private market ecosystem through partnerships with investment managers and curated private opportunities. Former investment banker Dhruv Jhunjhunwala has launched Novastar Partners, an investment firm focused on India’s private markets. While the firm has not disclosed details about its maiden fund, a person familiar with the matter told Entrackr that Novastar is targeting a corpus of Rs 350 crore with a green shoe option of Rs 150 crore. Jhunjhunwala, who previously worked with RBC Capital Markets in New York, is an alumnus of New York University’s Stern School of Business. He has evaluated more than 100 private equity and technology-driven opportunities across sectors such as e-commerce, SaaS, gaming, education, and consumer technology. His earlier investments include Capillary Technologies, R for Rabbit, AdmitKard, and Kratos Studios. Novastar Partners aims to provide investors exposure to India’s private market ecosystem through partnerships with investment managers and curated private opportunities. The firm seeks to create a single-entry platform for global investors participating in India’s growth story. The investment firm will focus primarily on technology and tech-enabled businesses, targeting sectors such as software, IT services, healthtech, fintech, edtech, artificial intelligence, and deeptech. “Our goal is to allocate capital into highly scalable, capital-efficient companies with a strong moat," Jhunjhunwala said. The leadership team also includes Gaurav Sharma, an alumnus of Duke University, who previously worked with Bridgewater Associates and Japan-based APL. “India is entering its golden age, driven by macroeconomic growth, domestic consumption and digital adoption,” said Sharma. “This is a pivotal time for private markets, and we are building a gateway for investors to participate.” Novastar Partners plans to announce its initial fund partnerships in early 2026.

Indian companies junk private deals, take the IPO route for higher valuations

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Livemint · 1y ago

Indian companies junk private deals, take the IPO route for higher valuations

Several Indian startups are abandoning private stake sales in favor of public listings, as the public market continues to outperform the private fundraising market. Ventures such as Lighthouse Learnings and Piramal Glass have chosen to forgo planned stake sales due to valuation mismatches in private markets. Instead, they are exploring options such as IPOs or real estate investment trust (REIT) listings. Other companies, including Everstone and Manjushree Technopack, have also opted for IPOs over private funding. The current bull market and higher valuations in public markets are making IPOs a more attractive option for these startups.

WestBridge showcase investment headed towards $1 bn exit

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VCCircle · 1y ago

WestBridge showcase investment headed towards $1 bn exit

WestBridge Capital, a private equity firm, is set to exit its showcase portfolio investment for nearly $1 billion. The firm specializes in backing unlisted companies and making private investments in public equities. With a track record of successful exits, including full and partial ones, WestBridge Capital is well-positioned in the market.

UN revises India’s GDP growth downward to 6.3% for 2025

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YourStory · 6m ago

UN revises India’s GDP growth downward to 6.3% for 2025

The United Nations has downgraded India’s GDP growth forecast for 2025 to 6.3%, from the previous 6.6%, yet India remains one of the fastest-growing large economies. Strong private consumption and public investment are expected to sustain growth despite global economic challenges such as trade tensions and policy uncertainties. While global growth is projected to slow to 2.4%, India's inflation is expected to decrease, supporting a more stable economic outlook amidst regional monetary easing.

The world’s top two PE firms are scouting for secondary portfolio deals in India

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Livemint · 5m ago

The world’s top two PE firms are scouting for secondary portfolio deals in India

Global private equity giants Blackstone Inc. and KKR & Co. are contemplating secondary portfolio deals in India, potentially marking their first involvement in the country's developing secondary market. The two largest investment firms, with trillions in assets under management, are exploring these transactions to expand their investment reach. If realized, this would signify a significant milestone for India’s financial sector and demonstrate growing interest from major international firms in its market opportunities.

Grapevine: Multiples may float continuation fund, Groww engages bankers for IPO

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VCCircle · 10m ago

Grapevine: Multiples may float continuation fund, Groww engages bankers for IPO

Multiples, a private equity firm, is planning to launch a continuation fund worth $300-400 million to support three of its portfolio companies, as per media reports. Concurrently, investment platform Groww has begun engaging bankers in preparation for its upcoming IPO. These financial maneuvers signal strategic moves by both firms to strengthen their market positions and leverage growth opportunities through continued investment and public market entry.

KKR changes tack to monetise India portfolio firm after dropping sale plan

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VCCircle · 7m ago

KKR changes tack to monetise India portfolio firm after dropping sale plan

KKR, the private equity giant, is shifting its strategy to monetize its Indian portfolio company by considering a public market debut following the abandonment of an earlier secondary sale plan. This move represents a partial exit strategy for KKR, allowing them to capitalize on public markets amidst changing market conditions. The decision comes after previous exploration of various exit options, underlining KKR's adaptable approach to managing its investment portfolios in India.

GEF portfolio company knocks on the doors of public market

VCCircle

VCCircle · 1y ago

GEF portfolio company knocks on the doors of public market

GEF Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on clean energy, is set to take another portfolio company to the public market. The company is in the process of raising a new India-focused clean energy fund and is expected to achieve significant returns for its investors. GEF Capital Partners is known for its expertise in the alternative investment market.

Flashback 2024: Most active private equity-style investors in India

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VCCircle · 11m ago

Flashback 2024: Most active private equity-style investors in India

India's private equity landscape in 2024 was led by homegrown alternative investment firms in terms of deal volume, while global buyout firms and sovereign wealth funds made the largest capital commitments. The year’s most active PE investors included seven domestic firms, three global sovereign investors, and four foreign entities. This highlights a dynamic blend of local and international players in India’s growing private equity market scene.

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