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MEVP has task cut out in 2025, close fund IV and make a few exits: co-CEO Walid Hanna
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Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP), led by co-CEO Walid Hanna, is focusing on 2025 goals, including finalizing its fourth fund by the second quarter, aimed at $150 million. MEVP also plans to achieve at least three exits from previous investment vehicles. The firm continues to play a significant role in the Middle East's venture capital landscape, targeting strategic advancements by harnessing regional opportunities and leveraging its extensive experience in investment management.
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Africa-focused PE XSML Capital marks first close of fourth fund
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1y ago
Medial
XSML Capital, a Dutch private equity firm focused on investments in Africa, has announced the first close of its fourth fund. The African Rivers Fund IV (ARF IV) raised $98.7m, surpassing the previous fund's size. ARF IV has a target of $135m and aims to make over 50 investments in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Central and Eastern Africa. The fund has already attracted investment from various European institutional investors including British International Investment, FMO, Norfund, IFC, SIFEM, and Swedfund. XSML Capital plans to open an office in Zambia in 2024.
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KKR signs deal to acquire Healthium from Apax Partners
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1y ago
Medial
US private equity firm KKR & Co. has announced its acquisition of Indian medical device manufacturer, Healthium Medtech Ltd., from UK-based Apax Partners. The deal, facilitated by a special purpose vehicle owned by KKR-managed funds, is expected to close in Q3. Financial details were not disclosed, but KKR's Asian Fund IV will lead the investment. Healthium previously attempted an unsuccessful public offering and divested its UK-based business in the urology segment to KKR. The company reported strong financial performance, with consolidated net profit for FY23 reaching INR 603.25 crore.
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HealthQuad weighs two more exits, sets sight on wrapping up debut fund
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1y ago
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HealthQuad, a healthcare-focused venture capital firm, is in discussions to sell its stakes in two more companies as it aims to close its first fund. The firm, which was founded by the co-founders of private equity firm Quadria Capital, has already achieved two exits in recent months. HealthQuad focuses on investing in early-stage healthcare startups and has been actively involved in the Indian healthcare sector.
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Motilal Oswal Alternates garners over $200 mn for sixth real estate fund
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7m ago
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Motilal Oswal Alternates’ real estate arm raised approximately Rs 1,750 crore ($204 million) for its sixth fund, nearing 90% of its overall target. The fund, initially aiming for Rs 2,000 crore, plans to make the final close by March. Operating under SEBI's category-II alternative investment fund regulation, it invests in mid-income housing projects across India's top residential markets. The firm’s platform holds assets valued at Rs 9,500 crore with a strong history of investments and exits.
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How healthcare cuts in the ‘big, beautiful bill’ will affect Americans
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1m ago
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The passage of President Trump’s tax-and-spending-cuts bill, termed the "big, beautiful bill," significantly reduces federal healthcare spending, marking the largest cut to Medicaid in history. As a result, millions will lose Medicaid coverage, many hospitals might close or reduce services, and insurers will face losses. States will be forced to make challenging budget choices due to the reduced federal funding, impacting hospitals, doctors, and patient advocacy groups across the country.
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Chiratae Sells Stakes In Multiple Portfolio Startups To Madison India For $70 Mn
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1y ago
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Early stage investor Chiratae Ventures has sold its stakes in portfolio companies including Lenskart, Bizongo, and Rentomojo to private equity firm Madison India Capital for $70 million. This bulk secondary deal was completed a few months ago as Chiratae decided to offload shares in some of its companies. This move comes as VCs in India have been struggling to gain equitable returns on their investments, leading to more investors seeking secondary sales to make partial exits from their portfolios. Madison India Capital had previously added startups to its portfolio through secondary stake transactions in 2017.
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Antler India eyes record deals in 2025, signaling early-stage funding recovery
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7m ago
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Antler India plans to increase its investments in early-stage startups, with the aim to close about 50 deals in 2025. This comes as a positive sign for the Indian startup ecosystem, which has seen a slowdown in early-stage funding in recent years. Antler India closed 30 investments in 2024, and expects to close a few more before the end of this year. The firm focuses on sectors such as artificial intelligence, consumer tech, and fintech. While seed and pre-seed funding remains active, there has been a slowdown in series A and B rounds.
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HDFC AMC invests in Athera's Rs 900 Cr Fund
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7m ago
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Tech-focused venture capital fund Athera Venture Partners, previously known as Inventus India, has received investment from HDFC AMC'S Select AIF FoF I Scheme for its Fund IV which is scheduled to close in 2025. HDFC Fund of Funds will be a dominant LP in Athera's Rs 900 crore fund, which will invest in tech startups operating in consumer internet, enterprise software, AI, and other emerging technologies. Athera has invested in several startups, including Ati Motors (autonomous robotics), Terra (3D immersive gaming platform), ClickPost (logistics management software), Cyn:Lr (computer vision for robotics), Hyperbots (AI automation), and Billion Hearts (digital consumer products for a global audience). With these 6 investments, 30% of the portfolio is already constructed and the fund is already in the positive IRR territory. Over the next 18-24 months, Athera will invest in a dozen more such startups from its Fund IV. Overall, the VC firm has invested in over 40 companies so far, including category-defining ventures like redBus, PolicyBazaar, Pixxel, MoveinSync, Sokrati, FundsIndia, Euler Motors, BluArmor, Vunet, Healthifyme, Playshifu, Unbxd, and many more.
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D2C apparel startup Bummer raises Rs 9.25 crore led by Nikhil Kamath's Gruhas Collective
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1y ago
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Indian D2C innerwear startup Bummer has raised INR 9.25 crore ($1.1 million) in a pre-Series A1 funding round led by Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund, co-founded by Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath. The funds will be used to expand the brand's omnichannel presence, with a focus on targeting Tier-II, III, and IV cities in India. Bummer, known for its sustainable and innovative approach to innerwear, plans to launch its products in other Asian markets within the next two years. The investment reflects the growing D2C market in India, which is expected to reach $100 billion by 2025.
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At $5 billion, startup’s exit street buzzier in 2024
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7m ago
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Investors in Indian startups made more than $5 billion in exits in 2024, primarily through secondary transactions like IPOs and block deals. This trend is expected to continue in 2025, with the number of new-age IPOs likely to double. Secondary transactions have become a popular way for investors to generate liquidity while attracting new investors. Startups like Swiggy and FirstCry have seen significant exits through IPOs and block deals. The focus on smaller IPOs is expected to provide more investment options and release liquidity for existing investors. New venture capital firms are also emerging with a focus on secondary investments. Companies like Bluestone, Ather Energy, and Ecom Express are planning IPOs in the coming year. Overall, funding in Indian startups has seen a revival in 2024, but only a few select assets are drawing investor attention.
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