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Stakeboat-backed tech platform strikes first acquisition
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1y ago
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A technology investment platform backed by Stakeboat Capital has made its first acquisition. The platform, created earlier this year through an investment in Bengaluru-based IT company SDCDC Software Pvt. Ltd, is focused on acquiring businesses in the engineering design and niche IT services sectors. This acquisition marks its first foray into this strategy.
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Stakeboat-backed DiFACTO, Blume-backed KiranaPro ink M&A deals
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DiFACTO, a robotics and automation firm backed by Stakeboat Capital, acquired RoboFinish from Grind Master, enhancing its robotic manufacturing capabilities. This acquisition aligns with DiFACTO's focus on advanced robotic systems for various industries. Simultaneously, KiranaPro, a quick-commerce platform supported by Blume Ventures, acquired AR startup Likeo for $1 million in stock. This acquisition aims to integrate Likeo’s immersive trial room experience into KiranaPro’s BLACK platform, targeting Gen Z consumers with enhanced retail experiences.
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Stakeboat Capital plans IT services platform, places first bet
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1y ago
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Private equity firm Stakeboat Capital is planning to build an investment platform focused on niche information technology services and engineering design segment, following its investment in a Bangalore-based IT outsourcing company. The firm is targeting the mid-market and aims to capitalize on the growing demand for IT services. Stakeboat Capital aims to create a robust platform to drive future investments in the IT sector.
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Stakeboat Capital set to enter private credit, hires former Sundaram Alt exec
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1y ago
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Mid-market private equity firm Stakeboat Capital is expanding its portfolio by entering the private credit asset class. The firm has hired a former fund manager from Sundaram Alternative Assets to lead its new private credit platform. Stakeboat Capital, based in Bengaluru, is taking this strategic step under the leadership of managing partner Chandrasekhar Kandasamy.
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Stakeboat Capital managing director quits, turns founder with HR-tech startup
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4m ago
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Kumaran Chandrasekaran, previously a managing director at Stakeboat Capital—a private equity firm focusing on mid-market investments in sectors such as healthcare and technology—has left the firm to start his own human resources technology company. After his tenure at Stakeboat Capital, which invests across several sectors including life sciences and manufacturing, Chandrasekaran has ventured into entrepreneurship by founding a new HR-tech startup.
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We'll have a busy 2025, valuations seem more attractive now: Stakeboat MD
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9m ago
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Stakeboat Capital, a private equity firm, is looking forward to a busy 2025 as valuations in various sectors appear to be more attractive now. The company plans to increase its portfolio of investments from its first fund, which currently consists of five companies, to more than double that number. Stakeboat Capital primarily invests in mid-market companies in sectors such as healthcare, life sciences, industrials, manufacturing, B2B technology, and B2B services.
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WestBridge-backed Phenom acquires HR tech startup EDGE
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6m ago
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US-based HR tech firm Phenom People Inc, backed by Indian private equity firm WestBridge Capital, has acquired Bengaluru-based startup EDGE, known for its talent management platform. This marks Phenom's sixth acquisition overall and its second in under eight months, although financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition aims to enhance Phenom's workforce intelligence solutions for professional services and global capability centers by integrating advanced resource planning into its "Intelligent Talent Experience" platform.
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Botanic Healthcare raises maiden PE funding from Stakeboat, Abakkus
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8m ago
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Botanic Healthcare Pvt. Ltd, a Hyderabad-based botanical extracts manufacturer, secured its first private equity funding of Rs 250 crore from Stakeboat Capital and Abakkus Asset Manager Pvt. Ltd. This investment, valuing the company at around Rs 1,000 crore, aims to support Botanic’s global expansion and consolidation of group entities. Founded in 2013, the company manufactures extracts for various industries and reported significant revenue growth in recent years. Stakeboat Capital and Abakkus focus on strategic investments in promising sectors.
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I Squared's Hexa Climate set to strike maiden acquisition
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1y ago
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Hexa Climate, the renewable energy platform backed by I Squared Capital, is nearing its first acquisition. The company is set to acquire solar and wind assets totaling around 200-300 MW from a listed Indian firm. This move comes as Hexa Climate aims to expand its presence in the renewable energy sector.
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Jhunjhunwala family-backed IKS Health acquires US tech firm for $200M
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1y ago
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Healthtech platform IKS Health, backed by Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's Rare Enterprises, has acquired tech-enabled clinical documentation company AQuity Solutions for $200 million. IKS Health plans to raise Rs 1,000 crore from leading banks for financing the acquisition. The company also aims to recruit 50,000 more resources in the next three years, in addition to its current team of 14,000. The acquisition will allow IKS Health to scale its AI solutions and help providers improve revenue growth and cost reduction. IKS Health is targeting a Total Addressable Market (TAM) of around $195 billion.
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Lightrock, 360 One-backed Kauvery Hospital weighs public listing
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7m ago
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Kauvery Hospital, a multi-specialty chain in Tamil Nadu, is contemplating an initial public offering (IPO). Backed by private equity investors including 360 One Asset Management, Stakeboat Capital, and Lightrock, the hospital chain is preparing for this financial step. Operated by Sri Kavery Medical Care (Trichy) Pvt Ltd, the potential IPO aims to support their growth and expansion plans. This strategic move seeks to leverage public markets for additional funding and visibility.
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