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SK Capital Partners closes Catalyst Fund II with $800 million.
SK Capital Partners, a private investment firm focusing on specialty materials, ingredients, and life sciences, has announced the successful closure of SKCP Catalyst Fund II. The Fund garnered a total committed capital of $800 million, exceeding its $750 million hard cap on Limited Partner commitments….
Indian companies to get permission for direct overseas share listing: Sitharaman.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that Indian companies will now have the opportunity to directly list on foreign exchanges and the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in Ahmedabad. This provision, part of the Covid relief package introduced in May 2020, has been approved by…
According to an Entrackr Report, startup funding in India dropped below the $500 million mark in July.
Startup funding in India has taken a hit, and the monsoons haven’t brought any relief. The data speaks for itself. In July, the lack of growth stage deals, limited support from large funds, ongoing layoffs, and uncertainty surrounding future funding rounds have caused trouble for…
AIF exits are hindered by winter funding, illiquid startups, and the regulations imposed by Sebi
IntroductionThe Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) industry in India, encompassing Venture Capital (VC) and Private Equity (PE) funds, is facing a brewing crisis. A significant number of AIFs, valued at ₹17,500 crore, are nearing expiration within the next 16 months, but winding down is proving challenging….
Pi Ventures Concludes Second Fund at $85 Million, Strengthening Venture Capital Portfolio with Strategic Allocations
Pi Ventures, an early-stage venture firm specializing in artificial intelligence and deeptech startups, recently concluded the final close of its second fund, raising an impressive total commitment of Rs 702 crore ($85 million), surpassing its initial target of Rs 565 crore. Notably, the fund received…
The Concentrated Portfolio Strategy: How Prime Venture Partners Finds and Backs the Best Startups
In a recent interview, Sanjay Swamy, Managing Partner at Prime Venture Partners, discussed the firm’s investment strategy, which includes a concentrated portfolio and a focus on early-stage startups. Swamy also talked about the challenges of exiting investments in India and the importance of building strong…