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Large PE firms in fray to bet on Kerala IT services firm QBurst
VCCircle
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1y ago
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Several prominent private equity firms are vying to invest in QBurst Technologies, an IT services firm based in Kerala. QBurst specializes in product development, consulting, cognitive solutions, and custom software development. The company is looking to secure funding through this investment to support its growth plans.
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Multiples PE emerges front-runner for majority stake in IT services firm QBurst at around $300 mn valuation
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10m ago
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- Renuka Ramnath-led private equity firm Multiple PE is in advanced stage negotiations to acquire a controlling stake in QBurst, a global IT services firm. - The founders of QBurst are open to diluting a majority stake and are looking at a valuation of around $300 million for the entire firm. - QBurst offers cognitive solutions and custom software development services to micro to large enterprises and has a presence in multiple countries. - QBurst's clients include Airtel, AstraZeneca, Mercedes Benz, National Geographic, and more, and they have partnerships with Amazon, Salesforce, Google, and Microsoft. - The deal activity in the IT services segment has been picking up, with recent acquisitions and investments in healthcare-focused solutions providers.
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Multiples PE picks up majority stake in QBurst, plans more control deals
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6m ago
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Multiples Alternate Asset Management, a private equity firm led by Renuka Ramnath, has acquired a controlling stake in QBurst with a $200 million investment. This marks the firmโs largest control investment in technology services, focusing on enterprise tech as a key sector. Multiples plans to invest nearly $2 billion in the segment over five years. QBurst will use the partnership to enhance talent, emerging tech investments, and strategic acquisitions, while its founders retain a significant stake.
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Smaller IT firms are the new darlings of PE firms
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1m ago
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Private equity firms, including Blackstone, EQT, and Multiples, are increasingly investing in India's smaller IT services companies with under $250 million valuations. These companies are appealing due to their faster growth, lean operations, and product-focused strategies, boosted by AI and SaaS efficiencies. Recently, Multiples invested $200 million in QBurst, EQT acquired WSO2 and Indium, and Blackstone took a controlling stake in R Systems, reflecting growing interest in agile tech ventures.
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PE firm Capital Square Partners makes another IT bet in India
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1y ago
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Private equity firm, Capital Square Partners (CSP), has made another investment in the IT sector in India. This comes after their previous investment in IT services company Relevance Lab last year. CSP, founded by Sanjay Chakrabarty and Aparup Sengupta, is based in Singapore and focuses on investing in technology and IT-related companies.
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Nigerian PE African Capital Alliance set to exit decade-old bet
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11m ago
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African Capital Alliance (ACA), a Nigerian private equity firm that focuses on mid to large-cap companies, is planning to exit its investment in a Nigerian entertainment company after a decade. The firm manages over $1.2 billion in assets and has a portfolio of 51 companies across five funds. ACA is known for its investments in various sectors across West Africa.
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Why this Swedish PE firm is willing to bet $5 billion in India this year
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1y ago
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Swedish private equity firm EQT is planning to invest about $5 billion in India this year, following its $2 billion investment in the country last year. The firm, which acquired Baring Private Equity Asia in 2022, currently has a pipeline of deals worth $5 billion in advanced stages of negotiations. EQT is expanding its investment focus beyond IT services to sectors like healthcare and financial services. The firm has invested $9.45 billion in India over the past five years and has seen success in IT services investments such as Coforge and Hexaware Technologies.
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Egyptian PE firm Ezdehar strikes second bet in a week
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1y ago
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Egyptian private equity firm Ezdehar is continuing to make strategic investments, as it recently acquired a minority stake in digital healthcare startup, Yodawy, based in Cairo. This comes after Ezdehar successfully closed its latest fund, which was oversubscribed. The firm is focused on mid-market opportunities in Egypt.
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Peak XV, Madison India PE join other co-investors to monetise India tech bet
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1y ago
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Venture capital firm Peak XV Partners and private equity firm Madison India Capital have teamed up with other co-investors to monetize their investment in an Indian tech company. The firms, along with Elevation Capital and others, are planning to sell their stake in a new-age portfolio company. Peak XV Partners was formerly known as Sequoia Capital India and Southeast Asia.
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Exclusive: PE-backed platforms in fray for API maker Aurore Life
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11m ago
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Hyderabad-based bulk-drugs maker Aurore Life Sciences is receiving attention from several potential buyers, including pharmaceutical platforms created by private equity firms. The company had previously decided to merge with Solara Active Pharma Sciences Ltd. This recent interest comes as Aurore continues to grow and expand within the industry.
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GEF Capital set for modest returns from legacy PE bet
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7m ago
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GEF Capital Partners, a private equity firm, is expected to generate modest returns from a recent liquidity move. After partially exiting from ESDS Software Solution Ltd, the firm is now set to benefit from the data center and cloud services provider's plan to go public. This comes after a three-year period of inactivity in terms of IPOs. While the exact details of the returns are not disclosed, GEF Capital Partners is optimistic about its investment in this venture.
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