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Kedaara Capital eyes $200-300 million continuation fund

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Livemint · 1m ago

Kedaara Capital eyes $200-300 million continuation fund

Kedaara Capital is planning to raise a $200-300 million continuation fund to retain its successful portfolio companies, referred to as "trophy assets," that require more time to realize their potential beyond the regular fund cycle. This strategy allows investors to gain interim liquidity while maintaining investment in high-performing companies. Kedaara joins other funds such as Multiples and ChrysCapital that have also established continuation vehicles recently to sustain their investments.

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To hold on to three trophy assets, Multiples plans a $300-400 mn fund

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Livemint · 7m ago

To hold on to three trophy assets, Multiples plans a $300-400 mn fund

Multiples, a private equity firm, plans to launch a $300-400 million continuation fund to remain invested in three portfolio companies: Vastu Housing Finance, APAC Financial Services, and Quantiphi. This initiative allows Multiples to prolong backing successful investments beyond the traditional fund cycle, providing an exit route for limited partners amidst a broader liquidity crunch. Continuation funds, gaining popularity, allow investors to stay with high-performing assets while ensuring returns and timing exits based on market conditions.

Avanse Financial looks to raise $250 million in private round after shelving IPO

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Avanse Financial looks to raise $250 million in private round after shelving IPO

Avanse Financial Services, an NBFC backed by Kedaara Capital and Warburg Pincus, is planning to raise $200-250 million through a private funding round after shelving its IPO plans due to market volatility. Known for dominating the overseas education loan sector in India with HDFC Credila Financial Services, Avanse's funding round will be primarily secondary, facilitated by recent capital infusions from existing investors such as Kedaara Capital, Mubadala Investment Company, and Avendus PE Investment Advisors.

Kedaara, Partners Group strike gold from India PE bet despite a setback

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Kedaara, Partners Group strike gold from India PE bet despite a setback

Kedaara Capital and Partners Group have successfully made a $165 million exit move in their Indian private equity bet. Despite facing a setback, the two firms have sold nearly a third of their stake in a profitable deal. Kedaara Capital is currently raising a record sum under its fourth India-focused fund, and this exit demonstrates their expertise in the market. The partnership between Kedaara Capital and Partners Group has previously resulted in successful control deals in India.

Chrys Cap, Kedaara prepare their biggest funds ever

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Livemint · 1y ago

Chrys Cap, Kedaara prepare their biggest funds ever

Homegrown private equity firms ChrysCapital and Kedaara Capital are raising billion-dollar-plus funds in 2024 to compete with Asian and global rivals. ChrysCapital aims to raise $2-2.2 billion for its tenth fund, while Kedaara is targeting $1-1.5 billion for its fourth fund. These larger funds are needed to accommodate the growing investment sizes in Indian startups. ChrysCapital may increase its investment ticket size from $100 million, and Kedaara may cut larger cheques of $150 million from the new fund. Global funds are also increasing their allocations to India, presenting more opportunities for investment.

Kedaara Capital picks up stake in Impetus for $350 mn

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Kedaara Capital picks up stake in Impetus for $350 mn

Homegrown private equity firm Kedaara Capital has made an investment of $350 million in Impetus Technologies, a leading data, analytics and enterprise AI solutions provider. Kedaara Capital has acquired a strategic stake in Impetus Technologies to drive innovation in its data and AI business and expand the company footprint globally, the PE fund said in a statement.

ChrysCap raising continuation fund; Blackstone opposes Aakash debt conversion

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VCCircle · 1y ago

ChrysCap raising continuation fund; Blackstone opposes Aakash debt conversion

Indian private equity firm ChrysCapital is reportedly raising a continuation fund worth up to $300 million to retain its stake in the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE). The firm is working with a team at UBS Group AG for this purpose. In other news, Blackstone is said to be opposing the debt conversion plan of Aakash Education Services.

Why continuation funds are the new favourites in investor arsenals

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Livemint · 1y ago

Why continuation funds are the new favourites in investor arsenals

Indian investment firms India Quotient and Multiples PE are considering using continuation funds to stay invested in successful portfolio companies as the fund cycle nears its end. Continuation funds provide an exit for limited partners while allowing investment firms to remain invested in high-performing assets. Other firms, such as Kae Capital and Westbridge Capital, are also exploring the use of continuation funds. This vehicle offers an exit route for limited partners and eliminates early risk for new investors. Continuation funds are gaining popularity, and more of these may emerge in the coming years.

Kedaara Capital ropes in former executive from True North

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VCCircle · 9m ago

Kedaara Capital ropes in former executive from True North

Private equity firm Kedaara Capital has hired Paras Nayyar, the former CFO of True North, as its new executive. The appointment comes as Kedaara Capital has been expanding its team following the successful raising of its sector-agnostic PE fund in India.

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

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VCCircle · 7m 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.

VC firm Lightbox considers $100-mn continuation fund to back mature startups

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Livemint · 1y ago

VC firm Lightbox considers $100-mn continuation fund to back mature startups

Venture capital firm Lightbox is considering launching a continuation fund worth at least $100 million, aimed at supporting its mature portfolio companies like Rebel Foods, Zeno Health, Furlenco, and PayMate. The fund will provide an exit for limited partners while allowing Lightbox to remain invested in high-performing companies. It may also invest in startups such as Amaha, Rooter, and Cityflo. Continuation funds are gaining popularity in India, with several investors looking for liquidity options. The size of Lightbox's fund will depend on deal structures and it will focus on companies demonstrating a clear path to liquidity.

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