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Vivriti Asset taps foreign investors for GIFT City fund, raises over half the corpus
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5m ago
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Vivriti Asset Management, part of Chennai's Vivriti Group, has successfully engaged foreign investors for its fund located in Gujarat's GIFT City. As of Thursday, the company has achieved approximately 60% of the fund’s intended corpus. The focus of Vivriti is on debt-financing, and this new development indicates strong external interest and support for their financial initiatives and strategies within this significant Indian financial hub.
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Vivriti Asset onboards European institutional investor for GIFT City fund
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2m ago
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Vivriti Asset Management, part of Chennai-based Vivriti Group, has attracted a European impact investor for its GIFT City-based thematic fund, the Vivriti India Retail Assets Fund (VIRAF). The asset management arm has already committed around $650 million across eight funds and is now targeting to raise $250 million for VIRAF. Recently, it secured $20 million in senior debt commitments, underscoring growing international interest in its initiatives.
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We Founder Circle’s GIFT city fund raises $10 Mn, onboards 250+ investors
Inc42
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1y ago
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We Founder Circle's GIFT City Fund has raised $10 million and onboarded over 250 investors. The fund, which aims to close up to 10 deals by the end of the fiscal year, has invested in seven startups so far. The GIFT City Fund leverages innovative financial structures and compliance strategies for cross-border investments. With a target corpus of $30 million, the fund focuses on diversification and capturing high-growth opportunities across various industries. Founded in 2020, We Founder Circle has over 9,000 investors and has made over 100 investments.
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VCs flocking to GIFT City to tap global investment opportunities - The Economic Times
Economic Times
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4d ago
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Venture capital firms are increasingly setting up in Gujarat International Finance Tec-city (GIFT City) to streamline overseas investments, offering an alternative to offshore hubs like Mauritius. Prominent firms like Blume Ventures and 3one4 Capital have established offices there. While GIFT City presents a beneficial structure for foreign currency funds and tax exemptions, challenges include complex fund setup processes and unclear tax regulations. Despite these, investors find GIFT City a promising hub for India-US corridor investments.
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Auxano Capital raises target corpus of angel fund, plans new outing
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
Auxano Capital, a growth stage venture capital firm, has increased the target corpus of its angel fund. The firm, which has previously invested in companies such as PetSutra and Stockal, plans to launch a fund specifically for Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City). The Gurugram-based firm aims to support early-stage startups in various sectors through its venture capital activities.
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Azim Premji's wealth fund gets nod to set up shop in GIFT City
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1y ago
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Billionaire Azim Premji's wealth fund has received approval to establish a family investment fund in India's Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City). This move allows the fund to invest overseas without regulatory approval. GIFT City, a financial hub in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state, has been implementing initiatives to attract foreign brokers and companies. Premji's family office declined to comment. The fund has $10 billion in assets, with the proposed GIFT entity planning an initial investment of $200 million. Approximately 80 funds with $24 billion in commitments have been set up in GIFT City.
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DSP MF breaks new ground with India’s first retail offshore fund from GIFT City
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1m ago
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DSP Mutual Fund has launched India's first retail-centric offshore mutual fund from GIFT City. The DSP Global Equity Fund allows Indian investors to participate with a minimum of $5,000 in global stocks, bypassing Sebi caps and foreign platforms through a tax-efficient route. This fund, introduced on June 2, 2025, aims to broaden retail access to international finance, operating under GIFT City's updated framework, and serves as a test of the hub's potential beyond institutional investors.
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Vivriti fund backing women and MSMEs bags $20M commitment from Development Bank of Austria
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2m ago
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Vivriti Asset Management's Vivriti India Retail Assets Fund (VIRAF) received a $20 million investment from the Development Bank of Austria, raising its capital base to $165 million. Focused on SME development, gender inclusion, and green finance, VIRAF supports small-ticket retail and MSME loans, with over 75% of borrowers being women. The fund aims to invest $1 billion in retail ABS over ten years, backed by several global investors, including British International Investment and IFC.
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MO Alts marks first close of new real estate fund
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1y ago
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Mumbai-based MO Alts, the alternatives investment arm of Motilal Oswal Group, has achieved the first close for its India Realty Excellence Fund VI, a real estate-focused credit fund. The fund has raised over INR 1,250 crore ($181 million), more than half of its target corpus of INR 1,500 crore. MO Alts has also established a vehicle in Gujarat's GIFT City to facilitate international investments. The fund aims to invest in pre-approved residential projects across India's top eight residential markets, offering mezzanine debt to large developers constructing middle-income housing projects. The final close is expected in the next six months.
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GIFT City: A Game-Changer For HNIs Seeking Global Investment Opportunities
Inc42
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10m ago
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- GIFT City is positioned to become a global business hub and a leader in bullion trading. - Indian residents can invest in GIFT City by opening a foreign dollar-denominated bank account. - GIFT City offers a unique investment opportunity by allowing investors to diversify their portfolios globally. - GIFT City aims to transform India from a price taker to a price setter in the bullion market. - GIFT City provides a platform for international businesses to establish a presence in India and expand their operations.
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Anicut Capital gets foreign capital for private credit fund via GIFT City vehicle
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9m ago
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Anicut Capital, a Chennai-based debt and equity investor, has obtained foreign capital for its private credit fund through a feeder fund based in Gujarat's GIFT City. The feeder fund is registered with the International Financial Services Centre Authority (IFSCA) and is part of the increasing trend of investment vehicles being established in GIFT City. Anicut Capital is currently raising its third debt fund.
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