Page 17 - Latest Updates on Private Equity
Venture Catalysts launches Rs 300-cr fund for early stage startups
Started with a dedicated fund allocation of Rs 300 crore, the accelerator VC 9Unicorns Fund plans to invest in 100 start-ups in three years
 "Venture Catalysts launches Rs 300-cr fund for early stage startups")
Private equity firm Affirma Capital to invest $50 mn in Tirupati Group
Established in 2005, Tirupati Group has since grown to become a leading value added contract research and manufacturing company for nutraceutical supplements in India
 "Private equity firm Affirma Capital to invest $50 mn in Tirupati Group")
From sector-wise allocation to key deals: A snapshot of PE activities
The top five deals this year accounted for 38.62% of the total investments in terms of deal value
 "From sector-wise allocation to key deals: A snapshot of PE activities")
Buybacks of shares least preferred mode of exit for private equities
In 2018, the most popular mode of exit for PEs was strategic sale through merger & acquisition
 "Buybacks of shares least preferred mode of exit for private equities")
MyMoneyMantra raises Rs 104 crore from Dutch investor, Vaalon Capital
MMM, which sells secured and unsecured loans, credit cards and insurance products, will issue convertible shares and use the proceeds to strengthen its technology, data analytics and expand its reach
 "MyMoneyMantra raises Rs 104 crore from Dutch investor, Vaalon Capital")
Private equity, venture capital exits drop 86% in Q2
41 profitable exits compared to 77 a year ago
A snapshot of PE activity and deals
The year has seen 59 exits.
 "A snapshot of PE activity and deals")
Global PEs bullish on India credit business even as NBFCs feel the pinch
NBFCs have been battling liquidity issues since the IL&FS defaulted in August last year.
 "Global PEs bullish on India credit business even as NBFCs feel the pinch")
Key deals last week: GIC's $568-mn infusion in The Indian Hotels, and more
There were 10 PE deals worth $608.21 million with 1 private equity exit in the last seven days ended May 22, 2019
 "Key deals last week: GIC's $568-mn infusion in The Indian Hotels, and more")
At $26.3 bn, PE investment in India in 2018 was second-highest in a decade
Fundraising across Asia-Pacific slowed down, with China tightening rules for PE investment, but India-focused dry powder remained healthy at $11.1 billion
 "At $26.3 bn, PE investment in India in 2018 was second-highest in a decade")
Private equity investments fall in residential real estate: Report
The investments have fallen from $3.09 billion in the calender year 2015 to $1.47 billion in 2018
 "Private equity investments fall in residential real estate: Report")
Key deals last week: Eight Roads' $4-mn infusion in Arevuk Advisory & more
There were 12 PE deals worth $20.86 million with 1 private equity exit in the last seven days ended April 17, 2019
 "Key deals last week: Eight Roads' $4-mn infusion in Arevuk Advisory & more")
Seven questions that private equity investors ask when making investments
Both personal investing and PE investing force one to accept relatively concentrated portfolios, deal with significant information asymmetry, make medium-term decisions that are difficult to reverse
 "Seven questions that private equity investors ask when making investments")
PE/VC investments up 26% in first quarter of 2019 at $10 billion
The number is higher by 39% compared to the previous quarter that saw $7.3 billion being invested across 178 transactions
 "PE/VC investments up 26% in first quarter of 2019 at $10 billion")
Private equity investments in real estate gain traction, says report
Out of the total investment of $33.1 billion in India across sectors by PE funds, $7.2 billion was pumped in 65 transactions
 "Private equity investments in real estate gain traction, says report")
Key deals last week: Falcon Edge's $33-mn infusion in Aye Finance, and more
There were 15 deals worth $69.97 million in the last seven days ended March 12, 2019
 "Key deals last week: Falcon Edge's $33-mn infusion in Aye Finance, and more")
Piramal's $69-mn infusion in Lodha, and other key deals from last week
There were 15 PE deals worth $143.56 million and 1 PE Exit worth $10.45 million in the last seven days ended Feb 06, 2019
 "Piramal's $69-mn infusion in Lodha, and other key deals from last week")
Realtors hiring from PEs, banks to raise funds in liquidity-short sector
Most property developers are in dire need of funds after non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) began cutting disbursal after the IL&FS default, say consultants who deal with realty companies
 "Realtors hiring from PEs, banks to raise funds in liquidity-short sector")
Investments in 2018: A snapshot of PE activity, deals in 7 charts
2018 saw 209 exits. In the largest exit this year, Accel, Naspers, SoftBank and others sold their stake in Flipkart to Walmart for approximately $7.3 billion
UK Govt's CDC Group commits $25 mn in Lighthouse's $240 mn third fund
CDC, one of the largest institutional investors in Indian PE funds, has committed over $1.7 billion to Indian funds since 2004
 "UK Govt's CDC Group commits $25 mn in Lighthouse's $240 mn third fund")
