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Siguler Guff raises a third of emerging markets fund with India mandate
VCCircle
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1y ago
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Siguler Guff & Company, a US-based private equity firm, has raised a significant portion of its emerging markets fund, which focuses on investing in India. The firm, known for its expertise in emerging economies, has already gathered $5 billion in assets under management in this sector. Siguler Guff's second private equity vehicle aims to take advantage of the growth potential in India and demonstrates the firm's commitment to the country.
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Siguler Guff looks to exit medical device maker, hires banker
VCCircle
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6m ago
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Siguler Guff & Company, a US-based alternative investment firm, seeks to monetize its investment in an Indian medical devices manufacturer via a secondary transaction. The firm, headquartered in New York, has hired a banker to facilitate the exit. Siguler Guff is concurrently raising an emerging markets fund with a focus on India, demonstrating strategic interest in leveraging opportunities within the Indian market.
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IFC pledges $60 million to Motilal Oswalโs new fund targeting Indiaโs mid-market companies
Economic Times
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1m ago
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The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is committing $60 million to a new $750 million private equity fund by Motilal Oswal Alternates, aiming to support mid-market companies in India. The fund targets expanding business activity beyond major cities and promoting gender inclusion, focusing on less-developed regions. This marks IFC's third investment with Motilal Oswal. The initiative underscores the effort to boost economic growth, job creation, and private sector development in emerging markets.
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How Aditya Birla Sun Life MF, one of India's first global Gift City funds, works
Livemint
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1y ago
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Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund has launched one of India's first global funds from Gift City, aimed at investing in emerging markets. The fund has already raised $33 million from resident Indians and institutions and is a Category II alternative investment fund with a term of 4.5 years. It will feed into the ARGA Emerging Market Equity Fund, which holds a diversified portfolio of 35-80 companies in emerging markets. The ABSL Emerging Market Equity fund has delivered solid returns and offers tax benefits for Indian residents. However, the fund has a high ticket size and a close-ended structure.
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Actis raises $1.7 bn for infra fund, explores more opportunities in India
VCCircle
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2m ago
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Actis, a private equity firm, has raised $1.7 billion for its second Long Life Infrastructure Fund, focusing on sustainable infrastructure in emerging markets like India. The fund has deployed nearly half its capital, significantly in Indian assets, and is exploring more opportunities in the renewable energy and digital infrastructure sectors. Actisโs strategy prioritizes stable, long-term income and aligns with India's energy demand and clean energy targets, emphasizing infrastructure's scale and resilience.
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New York pension fund raises bet on alternatives in India, and how
VCCircle
ยท
1y ago
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The New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) has increased its investments in alternative assets in India. The pension fund, which operates through the New York State Common Retirement Fund, has seen its rupee investments grow by more than double over the past four years. The NYSLRS has allocated a significant portion of its portfolio to India, as the country's emerging markets offer potential for high returns. This move reflects a growing trend among institutional investors looking to diversify their portfolios and tap into the strong growth of the Indian economy.
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India among key markets for SIFEMโs climate strategy as country exposure rebounds
VCCircle
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2m ago
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The Swiss Investment Fund for Emerging Markets (SIFEM), backed by the Swiss government, plans to allocate a significant portion of its climate-focused investments to India over the next four years. SIFEM has been investing in India for nearly two decades, and its exposure to the country is rebounding. This decision underscores India's importance in SIFEM's climate strategy, as it continues to focus on sustainable development in emerging markets.
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LeapFrog's Mohandas on plans to tap into Indian healthcare sector and more
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
LeapFrog Investments is a private equity firm focused on emerging markets and global sustainability. The company is close to completing its $1 billion fourth consumer fund and has extended the timeline for its Emerging Consumer Fund IV. This fund has received support from investors such as Temasek. LeapFrog is also planning to tap into the Indian healthcare sector as part of its investment strategy. The firm aims to create sustainable and impactful businesses that serve the needs of consumers in emerging markets.
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Brookfield, ALTERRA launch fund to support net-zero transition in emerging markets
YourStory
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1y ago
Medial
Brookfield Asset Management and ALTERRA Management have announced the launch of the Catalytic Transition Fund (CTF) to support companies' transition to a net-zero entity in emerging markets, including India. The fund aims to raise a total of $5 billion, with an initial commitment of $1 billion from ALTERRA. CTF will focus on South and Southeast Asia, as well as the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Brookfield is known for its expertise in transition investing and sees significant opportunities for climate impact in underfunded markets like India.
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Squared taps LP for $3-bn infra fund with India mandate
VCCircle
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5m ago
Medial
Squared Capital, a Miami-based private equity firm, is engaging a global investor as a limited partner for its second growth markets fund, targeting $3 billion, which includes an India mandate. The firm, involved in highways, renewable energy, city gas distribution, and smart electricity metering in India, is leveraging its expertise to expand infrastructure investments in the region, further strengthening its focus and operational capabilities within the Indian infrastructure sector.
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Why is Swiss DFI SIFEM bullish on private credit in India?
VCCircle
ยท
1y ago
Medial
Swiss Investment Fund for Emerging Markets (SIFEM) is interested in investing in private credit funds in India. SIFEM has been investing in the country since 2006 and is now looking to allocate funds to private credit as well as private equity. The move comes as SIFEM believes that the private credit sector in India offers significant growth potential. The focus on private credit is part of SIFEM's strategy to diversify its portfolio and capture opportunities in emerging markets.
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