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Top GPs, family office-anchored funds back industrial firm at over $1 bn valuation
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6m ago
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A group of high net-worth individuals, including those from leading private equity firms and prominent market investors, as well as family office-anchored funds like Ananta Capital and Singularity Ventures, have invested over Rs 300 crore ($36 million) in Karamtara Engineering. This investment values the industrial firm at over $1 billion. Karamtara is known for its engineering capabilities and this funding round underscores the confidence investors have in its growth prospects.
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How family offices, PE-VC funds are faring as Waterfield gets a valuation bump
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5m ago
Medial
Waterfield Advisors Pvt. Ltd, a Mumbai-based multi-family office and wealth management firm, recently raised $15 million in a funding round led by Singapore-based venture capital firm Jungle Ventures. The round allowed existing shareholders to monetize their investments in the firm. As Waterfield secures this valuation boost, it highlights the evolving landscape for family offices, private equity, and venture capital funds, reflecting their adaptive strategies in the current financial environment.
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Narayana Murthy’s family office Catamaran picks up stake in deep-tech firm
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3m ago
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Catamaran Ventures, the family office investment arm of Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy, has invested in a deep-tech firm. With a $1 billion portfolio encompassing public equity, private equity, joint ventures, and growth-stage venture capital, Catamaran has supported numerous Indian companies, including unicorns. The latest investment aligns with its strategy to back innovative technology ventures, further strengthening its diverse asset management approach.
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Scan Holdings FO’s Juhi Agarwal on avoiding PE bets, how to pick investments and more
VCCircle
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10m ago
Medial
- Scan Holdings' family office, headed by Juhi Agarwal, primarily focuses on public equities but may consider private equity investments in the future. - The family office was officially established in 2017 and is based in Delhi. - Scan Holdings Group Family Office is associated with Scan Holdings Pvt. Ltd., a metal packaging firm. - Juhi Agarwal, as the head of the family office, oversees a portfolio worth over Rs (Indian Rupees). - The family office follows a growth-focused investment strategy and carefully selects investments.
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JSW One Platforms gets $1 bn valuation in new funding round
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2m ago
Medial
JSW One Platforms Ltd, a B2B digital marketplace for industrial material procurement, has raised Rs 340 crore ($40 million) in a funding round that values the company at around $1 billion. Investors include Principal Asset Management, OneUp, and JSW Steel. The funds will help expand service networks, scale the brand and finance arm, and invest in technology and logistics. The company aims to strengthen its supply chain leadership and enhance its offerings for MSMEs.
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Embassy to buy WeWork's stake in India joint venture
The Arc Web
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1y ago
Medial
Embassy Group, a Bengaluru-based developer, is buying back a 27% stake in WeWork India from WeWork Global for approximately $85-90 million. In order to finance this transaction, WeWork India is raising about $150 million from investors including Bhansali's family office, A91 Partners, and Caratlane's founder Mithun Sacheti. The deal structure involves WeWork India raising funds for a 40% stake, which will then be used to repurchase shares from WeWork Global. The new investors will hold 25-30% of the company, while the Embassy Group will maintain a 70-75% share. WeWork India's valuation for this transaction is estimated at Rs 4,000-4,500 crore.
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JP Conte Launches New Family Office Lupine Crest Capital
StartupTalky
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2m ago
Medial
Jean-Pierre "JP" Conte has launched Lupine Crest Capital, a new family office, to leverage his extensive private equity experience. The firm will focus on investing in private equity, real estate, and venture opportunities, aiming to transform mid-sized businesses into industry leaders across sectors like healthcare, financial services, software, and industrial technology. The launch marks a continuation of Conte’s successful career, allowing strategic investment flexibility and aligning with his philanthropic pursuits in neuroscience research.
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KKR Plans Re Sustainability Split, to Monetise Some Ops; Tata Sons charts out big digital invest
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
Private equity firm KKR intends to restructure and monetize its industrial waste management business, Re Sustainability Ltd, at a minimum valuation of $1 billion. KKR currently holds a 60% stake in the company and plans to acquire the remaining 40% stake from founder Ayodhya Rami Reddy. In other news, Tata Sons has outlined significant investments in digital ventures.
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Why Chona Family Office hit a pause on LP investments
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11m ago
Medial
Chona Family Office, the investment office of the former promoter family of Havmor Ice Cream Ltd, has decided to pause its LP investments. The family office, which has been investing across different asset classes for several years, has now shifted its alternatives strategy. The office was established after Havmor Ice Cream was acquired by South Korean firm Lotte Confectionery in 2017. No further details were provided on the reasons behind this decision.
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Ranjan Pai’s Claypond Capital ropes in former Fireside exec
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
Claypond Capital, the family investment office of Ranjan Pai, Chairman of Manipal Group, has appointed a former Fireside Ventures executive as the firm increases its startup investments. The family office was established after Temasek acquired a $2 billion stake in Manipal Group.
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PharmEasy Raises INR 1,804 Cr At A 90% Valuation Cut
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
PharmEasy has raised INR 1,804 Cr ($216.2 Mn) in a down round led by the family office of Manipal Group chairman Ranjan Pai. The funds were raised through a rights issue at a 90% valuation cut compared to the startup's peak valuation in October 2021. The company plans to convert the cumulative convertible preference shares (CCPS) into equity shares. This funding comes after the Competition Commission of India approved investment proposals from several investors for API Holdings, PharmEasy's parent company. The funds will be used to clear a significant portion of the company's outstanding debt to Goldman Sachs.
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