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India Quotient’s offshore LP under scanner over reputational risk, weak ESG link
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1y ago
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An offshore limited partner's investment in India Quotient, a Bengaluru-based venture capital firm, is being scrutinized due to concerns about reputational risk and weak environmental, social, and governance (ESG) links. The Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) has raised these concerns, prompting a closer examination of the investment.
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Compliance management platform Aparajitha's parent Xcelerate snags funding
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1y ago
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Aparajitha's parent company, Xcelerate Pte Ltd, has secured funding from an offshore investor. The funding round, led by Federated Hermes PE, saw participation from Xcelerate's co-founders and existing shareholders. Xcelerate is the Singapore-headquartered parent company of Aparajitha, a governance, risk and compliance (GRC) and environmental, social and governance (ESG) platform. The fresh funding will support the growth and development of Aparajitha's compliance management platform.
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Iron Pillar gets offshore LP on board for new venture capital fund
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1y ago
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Mid-stage venture capital firm Iron Pillar has secured an offshore limited partner for its new India investment vehicle. The VC firm, known for investing in startups building from India for the global market, has brought on board a new partner to support its future investments. Iron Pillar has previously backed successful startups like Uniphore, CureFoods, and FreshtoHome. The addition of an offshore LP will likely provide additional resources and expertise for the firm's upcoming investment endeavors.
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Fibe elevates Vimal Saboo to CEO of NBFC arm EarlySalary Services
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1m ago
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Digital lending startup Fibe has promoted Vimal Saboo to CEO of its NBFC arm, EarlySalary Services Private Limited. Saboo, previously Chief Business Officer, has been with the company for over nine years, contributing significantly to its lending and risk strategies. His elevation aims to strengthen Fibe’s lending focus, expand its reach to underserved segments, and integrate ESG principles. Under his leadership, EarlySalary will scale operations and enhance digital financial solutions.
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High risk offshore funds may have seven months to liquidate India holdings
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1y ago
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India's markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has given high-risk offshore funds seven months to liquidate their holdings if they fail to disclose data about their investors by January 29. This announcement eases concerns of an immediate sell-off in the market, after earlier reports indicated that the deadline for disclosures would not be extended. Roughly 0.3% of assets under management of all offshore funds invested in India, amounting to around 500 billion Indian rupees ($6.02 billion), may need to be liquidated by August 25 unless the necessary disclosures are made.
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Alteria Capital ropes in offshore LP for $100-mn debt fund
VCCircle
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1y ago
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Venture debt firm Alteria Capital has announced the addition of an offshore limited partner for its $100 million debt fund. This fund will provide short-term credit to startups. Established by former executives of Innoven Capital in 2017, Alteria Capital is based in Mumbai, India.
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SEBI exempts offshore funds from disclosing investors' names
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
India's markets regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has announced that offshore funds will not be required to disclose the names of their investors under certain conditions. Offshore funds with over 50% of assets invested in a group of companies will be exempt from disclosure if the main company in that group does not have a significant shareholder or promoter. SEBI had previously mandated offshore funds with substantial investments in a single group of companies to disclose their investors. However, these exempted funds will still need to make necessary disclosures if they hold over 3% of the company's shares.
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How AI Is Empowering The Future Of ESG Data Management For Indian Businesses
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into ESG data management is transforming the landscape of sustainable businesses in India. As data volumes increase, AI enables seamless data management by integrating and analyzing big data, providing a coherent way of ESG reporting. AI algorithms can process vast amounts of data, identify risk factors, and detect sustainable opportunities, ensuring businesses stay compliant while generating valuable insights. AI tools, such as natural language processing and sentiment analysis, automate ESG report drafting, decipher organizations' commitment to sustainable growth, and help companies meet stakeholder expectations. AI is essential for future-proof, ethical businesses.
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Somerset Indus Capital gets offshore LP for third India healthcare fund
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6m ago
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Somerset Indus Capital Partners, a healthcare-focused private equity firm, has secured an offshore investor for its third India healthcare fund. The firm has previously invested in companies like Genworks, Apex Hospitals, Globela Pharma, and Sterling Hospitals. Having made the first close of the third fund in August last year, Somerset continues to expand its investment network and capital base to support healthcare ventures in India.
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Jungle Ventures taps another returning LP for fifth fund
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6m ago
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Jungle Ventures, a venture capital firm investing across India and Southeast Asia, has secured a returning limited partner (LP) commitment for its fifth fund. This follows an earlier commitment from an offshore LP. The Singapore-based firm continues to attract support as it expands its investment portfolio, which includes companies like a home interior startup. This development highlights Jungle Ventures’ growing influence and successful track record in the venture capital landscape.
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In Charts: How True North’s LP mix changed through the years
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8m ago
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True North, a prominent Indian private equity firm, has witnessed significant changes in its investor base across its six funds raised over the past 25 years. As the firm gears up to raise its seventh fund, it has increasingly relied on offshore limited partners (LPs) while reducing its dependence on domestic LPs. This shift reflects True North's evolving fundraising strategy and its ability to attract international investors.
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