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Pantomath’s Bharat Value Fund bets on EV startup BGauss

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VCCircle · 7m ago

Pantomath’s Bharat Value Fund bets on EV startup BGauss

Pantomath’s Bharat Value Fund invested Rs 161 crore in electric vehicle startup BGauss, being the sole investor in the funding round. The investment will be used to boost BGauss's growth strategy, expand in India and internationally, and enhance its R&D for new product launches. The company plans to allocate the funds towards capital expenditure, marketing, and broader expansion efforts, including introducing two new electric two-wheelers this year.

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Pantomath’s Bharat Value Fund strikes third local bet in two months

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VCCircle · 10m ago

Pantomath’s Bharat Value Fund strikes third local bet in two months

Pantomath Capital's Bharat Value Fund has made another investment in a domestic consumer company, following its recent investments in a building materials company and a personal hygiene-facing brand. The fund aims to capture the growing consumption demand in India.

Pantomath’s Bharat Value Fund raises $120 mn for mid-market deals

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Pantomath’s Bharat Value Fund raises $120 mn for mid-market deals

Pantomath Capital Management's India Inflection Opportunity Trust has launched its second Category-II alternative investment fund, the Bharat Value Fund, with a target corpus of around $240 million. The fund aims to support mid-market companies in the core economy segment that promote the "Made in India" ethos. It has already secured commitments of over $120 million in the first close. The fund will focus on pre-IPO investment opportunities and is supported by sovereign funds, global investment firms, and Indian family offices. Pantomath's assets under management have now exceeded $250 million.

EV two-wheeler manufacturer BGauss raises Rs 161 Cr

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Entrackr · 7m ago

EV two-wheeler manufacturer BGauss raises Rs 161 Cr

EV two-wheeler manufacturer BGauss raises Rs 161 Cr Electric two-wheeler manufacturer BGauss has raised Rs 161 crore ($18.6 million) in funding from Bharat Value Fund (BVF). The round includes a mix of primary and secondary capital. Earlier in April 2022, BGaus had raised Rs 52 crore (around $6 million) from a group of investors led by Darshan Patel, founder of Vini Cosmetics Pvt. Ltd. The proceeds will be used to expand its presence in India and overseas. It also plans to allocate the funds toward capital expenditures, marketing efforts, and enhancing in-house research and development (R&D) for upcoming product launches. Founded in 2020 by Hemant Kabra, BGauss scooters integrate design with AI-enabled technology, providing comfort, low maintenance, power, fast charging, IoT integration, and convenience. The Pune-based startup currently claims to serve around 45,000 customers and plans to expand its dealership network from 120 to 500, with a target of establishing over 1,000 touchpoints across India. BGauss’s manufacturing capacity, currently at 100,000 units per year, is also set to scale as demand increases. BGauss plans to launch two new products this year. In June 2024, the company introduced the RUV 350 scooter, featuring a 3.5-kilowatt motor, 165 Nm peak torque, and a top speed of 75 km/h. For the fiscal year ending in March 2024, BGauss reported Rs 177 crore in revenue from operations against Rs 110 crore in FY23. During the period, its lossed also jumped nearly two-fold to Rs 49.65 crore. BVF, a Category II Alternative Investment Fund managed by Madhu Lunawat of Pantomath Capital Management, invests in growth-stage, profitable businesses like Haldiram Bhujiawala, Aniket Metals, and Millennium Babycares.

Haldiram Bhujiawala raises ₹235 cr from Pantomath’s Bharat Value Fund

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Livemint · 9m ago

Haldiram Bhujiawala raises ₹235 cr from Pantomath’s Bharat Value Fund

Pantaloon's Bharat Value Fund has invested INR 235 crore in Kolkata-based snack brand Haldiram Bhujiawala for a minority stake. Haldiram plans to use the funds to expand its manufacturing units and markets outside of eastern and northeastern India. The company currently operates in West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, and the northeastern regions, and has three manufacturing units. The snacking market is estimated to be worth INR 42,600 crore in FY24 and is expected to reach INR 95,500 crore in the next eight years. This investment marks Pantaloon's sixth overall investment in Haldiram and its third in the consumer sector in the past three months.

Folks Motor marks first close of maiden investment fund for mobility bets

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VCCircle · 3m ago

Folks Motor marks first close of maiden investment fund for mobility bets

Folks Motor has announced the first close of its Folks Funds, a Category II alternative investment fund targeting Rs 500 crore, with Rs 100 crore secured initially. The fund focuses on the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain and aims for 50% domestic value addition. Investments target powertrain systems, energy storage, and EMS. A significant portion will develop "The Blue IP," an industrial park in Haryana to support EV infrastructure. It also collaborates with Telangana and Karnataka for EV ecosystem expansion.

The Wealth Company's Bharat Value Fund bets on consumer electronics firm

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VCCircle · 5m ago

The Wealth Company's Bharat Value Fund bets on consumer electronics firm

Bharat Value Fund (BVF), managed by The Wealth Company, invested Rs 130 crore in Veira Electronics, a Noida-based consumer electronics manufacturer. This funding, marking the closure of Veira's placement round ahead of a planned public listing in two to three years, highlights Veira's impressive financial growth with a 55% CAGR in sales from FY22-24. BVF's recent investments align with its strategy targeting mid-market enterprises with robust growth potential.

Covaxin maker Bharat Biotech founders’ family office bets on two companies

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VCCircle · 6m ago

Covaxin maker Bharat Biotech founders’ family office bets on two companies

The family office of Bharat Biotech founders has invested in two companies, committing Rs 360 crore, while planning to raise a new investment fund to expand its scope. Skegen Management Advisors, based in Bengaluru, oversees the investments. This move signifies the Bharat Biotech founders’ ongoing strategic efforts to diversify their investment portfolio beyond the healthcare sector, leveraging successful ventures and expanding their reach in the business world.

Pantomath Group asset management arm launches Rs 2,000 Cr Bharat Bhumi Fund

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YourStory · 2m ago

Pantomath Group asset management arm launches Rs 2,000 Cr Bharat Bhumi Fund

The Wealth Company Asset Management Pvt Ltd of the Pantomath Group launched a Rs 2,000-crore Bharat Bhumi Fund, part of the Bharat Value Fund Series, focusing on real estate. Led by Rakesh Kumar and Bhavya Bagrecha, with advisor Peter Sharp, the fund targets ready-to-launch assets and sectors like data centres, warehousing, and renewable parks. It aims to deploy capital effectively, aligning with India's infrastructure and sustainability priorities in major cities.

Pantomath's Bharat Value Fund strikes fresh bet in building material company

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VCCircle · 11m ago

Pantomath's Bharat Value Fund strikes fresh bet in building material company

Pantomath Capital's Bharat Value Fund has made an investment in a building material company via a private placement round. This category-II alternative investment fund, with a size of Rs 1,000 crore, focuses on growth-stage businesses. The fund is managed by Pantomath Capital's co-founder and CIO, Madhu Lunawat.

Democratic ETF outpaces Republican peer on Big Tech bets

Reuters · 1y ago

Democratic ETF outpaces Republican peer on Big Tech bets

Since its launch last year, the Subversive Unusual Whales Democratic ETF, which tracks the stock trades of Democratic lawmakers, has outperformed a Republican-oriented fund. The Democratic ETF has seen a surge of nearly 35% compared to a 25.8% gain for the S&P 500 index. The success of the Democratic fund can be attributed to its focus on growth stocks and underweighting energy, while the Republican fund leans towards value stocks. The Democratic fund has also attracted more net inflows this year.

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