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Kedaara Capital is raising $1.7 billion for the country's biggest private equity fund: Report

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IndianStartupNews · 1y ago

Kedaara Capital is raising $1.7 billion for the country's biggest private equity fund: Report

Indian private equity firm Kedaara Capital is set to raise a record-breaking $1.7 billion for its fourth fund, making it the largest-ever private equity fund in the country. The fund will invest across various sectors including banking, healthcare, and software, and is expected to draw capital from both existing and new investors. This development reflects increasing investor interest in India's growing economy, as well as a shift away from China amid geopolitical tensions. Kedaara Capital has a successful track record with previous funds, having invested in numerous Indian companies and generating significant profits.

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Kedaara Capital Set To Raise India’s Largest PE Fund With A Size Of $1.7 Bn

Kedaara Capital, one of India's largest private equity (PE) firms, is reportedly raising a new fund of $1.7 billion. The majority of the capital will come from existing investors, while new backers, including Cleveland Clinic and the University of Minnesota, are also expected to contribute. The fund will focus on sectors such as banking, healthcare, consumer, and software-as-a-service (SaaS), and will invest in both minority stakes and complete acquisition deals. Kedaara Capital has previously backed successful startups like Lenskart, Perfios, and Purplle. The fund is set to be announced by the end of March.

Kedaara close to raising $1.7 billion for India's biggest PE fund, sources say

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Livemint · 1y ago

Kedaara close to raising $1.7 billion for India's biggest PE fund, sources say

Indian private equity firm Kedaara Capital is planning to raise $1.7 billion for its fourth fund, making it the largest private equity fund ever raised in India. The fund will focus on sectors such as banking, healthcare, consumer, and software, aiming for both minority stakes and buyout deals. The majority of the funds will come from existing investors, while new investors include U.S.-based Cleveland Clinic and the University of Minnesota. India's growing economy and the shift away from China have contributed to the increased interest in Indian private equity funds.

Kedaara Capital hits final close of India’s largest private equity fund

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Kedaara Capital hits final close of India’s largest private equity fund

Kedaara Capital has successfully closed its fourth private equity fund, raising a record-breaking amount of $1.74 billion (about Rs 14,500 crore). This makes it the largest fundraise by any Indian private equity firm to date. The fund, which received positive response from global limited partners, will primarily target investment opportunities in financial services, consumer tech, healthcare, and technology sectors. Kedaara has a strong track record of exits and a stable top management team, contributing to its successful fundraising efforts. This achievement is notable amidst the challenging fundraising environment faced by other larger Indian private equity funds.

Kedaara Capital ropes in former executive from True North

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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.

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 missing the exit benchmark as portfolio firm targets $825 mn valuation

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VCCircle · 6m ago

Kedaara missing the exit benchmark as portfolio firm targets $825 mn valuation

Kedaara Capital, an Indian private equity firm, is preparing to exit a manufacturing company with less-than-expected returns on investment, despite raising a substantial $1.74 billion fund previously. This move follows a mixed year of exits for Kedaara, including two underwhelming and two highly successful divestments in 2024. The firm aims to achieve an $825 million valuation for its portfolio company, highlighting its ongoing investment strategies and market challenges.

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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.

ChrysCap makes a liquidity move with benchmark returns

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ChrysCap makes a liquidity move with benchmark returns

ChrysCapital, an Indian private equity firm, recently sold a company it had reinvested in a few years ago. The returns from this sale were modest compared to the initial investment. ChrysCapital had been outshined by Kedaara Capital in raising the largest India-focused fund recently.

Kedaara Capital set for final close of India’s largest private equity fund

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Kedaara Capital set for final close of India’s largest private equity fund

Kedaara Capital, a private equity firm in India, is expected to announce the final closing of its fourth fund by May. This would make it the largest sector-agnostic private equity fund raised for investments in India. Kedaara Capital's portfolio companies include Vishal Mega Mart, Lenskart, Perfios, and Aavas Financiers. The firm has seen success in various sectors and is continuing to seek opportunities in the Indian market.

Kedaara set for fourth full exit of the year; how is it faring?

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VCCircle · 10m ago

Kedaara set for fourth full exit of the year; how is it faring?

- Kedaara Capital is set for its fourth full exit this year. - The private equity firm raised India's largest sector-agnostic private equity fund earlier this year. - Kedaara Capital has had a mixed outcome in terms of exits this year. - The firm has experienced one successful exit and two less successful ones. - The details of the fourth exit and its performance are yet to be revealed.

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