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Public market veteran Sandeep Shenoy floats PE fund, ropes in key LPs

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VCCircle · 9m ago

Public market veteran Sandeep Shenoy floats PE fund, ropes in key LPs

Sandeep Shenoy, an experienced public market investor, has established a private equity fund targeting small and medium-sized enterprises in India. With over 25 years of experience in equity markets and financial advisory, Shenoy has roped in key limited partners (LPs) for the fund. He previously worked as an executive director at Pioneer Investcorp Ltd for almost ten years. The fund aims to support SMEs and contribute to their growth and development.

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Quarterly LP commitments to Indian public market funds surpass PE-VC for first time

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VCCircle · 5m ago

Quarterly LP commitments to Indian public market funds surpass PE-VC for first time

In the three months ending on December 31, 2024, limited partners (LPs) shifted their focus from traditionally favoring India-focused private equity (PE), private credit, and venture capital (VC) funds to making larger commitments to public market-focused alternative investment vehicles. This marked the first time LP commitments to public market funds surpassed those made to PE and VC funds, highlighting a notable change in investment preference within the market.

African PE firm BluePeak ropes in European LP for second fund

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VCCircle · 3m ago

African PE firm BluePeak ropes in European LP for second fund

BluePeak Private Capital, an Africa-focused alternative asset management firm, has secured Swiss Investment Fund for Emerging Markets (SIFEM) as a limited partner for its second fund. The firm specializes in investing in mid-market companies and operates out of Tunis, with additional offices in London and Nairobi. This collaboration aims to boost BluePeak's investment capacity, further enabling its mission to support mid-market businesses across Africa.

Homegrown Makia Capital floats own venture capital fund for SME bets

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VCCircle · 8m ago

Homegrown Makia Capital floats own venture capital fund for SME bets

Makia Capital has launched its own venture capital fund to focus on investments in pre-IPO and IPO opportunities in small and medium enterprises. The fund will also consider select public market investments. The aim of the fund is to invest in pre-IPO opportunities, anchor opportunities in IPOs, and identify underpriced investments in the public market. Makia Capital, an IPO advisory firm, hopes to leverage its expertise in capital markets to drive returns for its investors.

Beams Fintech Fund changes timeline for final close of maiden vehicle, ropes in two LPs

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Beams Fintech Fund changes timeline for final close of maiden vehicle, ropes in two LPs

Beams Fintech Fund, a private equity firm specializing in investments in growth-stage financial services and software companies, has adjusted the timeline for the final close of its maiden investment vehicle. The Mumbai-based firm had previously aimed to complete the fund's final close but has now made changes. Additionally, Beams Fintech Fund has recently secured two limited partners (LPs) for its fund.

'If they were to go IPO...': Capitalmind's Deeepak Shenoy praises Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath, Nithin Kamath for not taking VC money

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Business Today · 1y ago

'If they were to go IPO...': Capitalmind's Deeepak Shenoy praises Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath, Nithin Kamath for not taking VC money

Deepak Shenoy, CEO of Capitalmind, commends Zerodha founders Nikhil Kamath and Nithin Kamath for building their online stock trading platform without relying on venture capital funding. Shenoy expresses his respect for Zerodha's independence and hopes that the company will go public in the future, giving investors a chance to participate. He also explains that the late stock market icon Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's success was not solely based on long-term stock holdings but also on his ability to cut positions and go short. Shenoy highlights Jhunjhunwala's achievement in creating wealth without borrowing money.

LPs commit record sum to Indian PE-VC funds last quarter

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VCCircle · 1y ago

LPs commit record sum to Indian PE-VC funds last quarter

In the last quarter, limited partners (LPs) made a record amount of fresh commitments to Indian private equity, private credit, and venture capital funds. After taking a break earlier in the year, the LPs returned with enthusiasm and opened their purse strings. This surge in commitments reflects the growing investor interest in the Indian market.

LPs pick out the three biggest challenges for PE investment in India

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VCCircle · 8m ago

LPs pick out the three biggest challenges for PE investment in India

Global limited partners (LPs) have identified three main obstacles for private equity (PE) investments in India, despite it being viewed as a promising market. LPs have highlighted these challenges in a recent survey, wherein India ranked first among emerging PE markets. The three major bottlenecks are not specified in the given information.

Ankur Capital ropes in two existing LPs for third fund

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Ankur Capital ropes in two existing LPs for third fund

Venture capital firm Ankur Capital has secured investment from existing limited partners (LPs) British International Investment and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation for its third fund. The firm, which is raising $150m for Ankur Capital Fund III, will focus on disruptive technologies in the digital transformation and decarbonization sectors. Ankur Capital invests in deep technology innovations and manages over $200m in assets across its previous funds. The fund will support pre-Series A investments with entry cheque sizes in the $1-2m range and up to $10m in portfolio companies.

Blue Ashva Capital floats third fund, ropes in two new GPs

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VCCircle · 6m ago

Blue Ashva Capital floats third fund, ropes in two new GPs

Blue Ashva Capital, an alternative investment firm based in India and Singapore, has launched its third fund focusing on sustainable businesses in core sectors. The firm has previously invested in early-stage companies, including Dhruva Space and ePayLater. Alongside launching the new fund, Blue Ashva Capital has brought in two new general partners (GPs) to bolster its investment strategy, continuing its aspiration to support innovative and eco-friendly businesses.

BlueGreen Ventures floats maiden investment fund with $75 mn target corpus

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VCCircle · 9m ago

BlueGreen Ventures floats maiden investment fund with $75 mn target corpus

India-based institutional venture capital firm BlueGreen Ventures has launched its first investment fund, with a target corpus of $75m. The fund will have a dual investment strategy, focusing on early-stage companies aligned with India's growth trajectory, and selectively targeting more mature companies ready for an IPO in 4-5 years. The firm claims to have already captured interest from LPs and is backed by a network of global executives and entrepreneurs. BlueGreen Ventures has also appointed Sophie Lambin, founder and CEO of climate advisory firm Kite Insights, as a strategic adviser.

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