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Venture capital, private equity funds bet big on traditional sectors
Investments in the BFSI segment went up 3.5x in 2024 over the previous year, touching $ 1.1 billion through 42 deals in which 47 per cent were above $50 million.
 "Venture capital, private equity funds bet big on traditional sectors")
Private equity's next leap hinges on local fund needs and buyouts
Ramnath warned against the trend of HNIs making direct investments, circumventing fund managers, which has been on the uptick since the COVID-19 pandemic
 "Private equity's next leap hinges on local fund needs and buyouts")
Secondary deals to drive PE exits as IPO window narrows: Ranu Vohra
Vohra expects deal activity to remain robust, though with a different "complexion" than the IPO-fuelled boom of 2024
 "Secondary deals to drive PE exits as IPO window narrows: Ranu Vohra")
India's venture capital funding rises 43% to $13.7 billion in 2024
report noted that the consumer technology, software and SaaS (including generative AI), and fintech sectors attracted over 60 per cent of the total funding
 "India's venture capital funding rises 43% to $13.7 billion in 2024")
Healthcare clocked $30 billion investment in 2 years, says report
The report states that hospitals in India undertook M&A deals worth $6.74 billion and attracted $4.96 billion from private equity (PE) investors
 "Healthcare clocked $30 billion investment in 2 years, says report")
CVC Capital Partners closes $4.85 billion strategic opportunities fund
The fund has maintained the size of its predecessor while expanding its investor base, according to a company press statement
GMR Airports raises Rs 1,100 cr through non-convertible bonds issuance
The bonds have a coupon rate of 5 per cent and a tenure of 36 months
 "GMR Airports raises Rs 1,100 cr through non-convertible bonds issuance")
Create an ecosystem for banks to offer equity support to startups: CS Setty
Setty said the country's largest lender has been active on the debt support front when it comes to startups, pointing out that it lends directly to such enterprises or through dedicated funds
 "Create an ecosystem for banks to offer equity support to startups: CS Setty")
PE firms tap platform model to build scalable biz, boost efficiency
One of the latest examples is Carlyle combining auto component manufacturers Roop Automotives and Highways Industries to build an auto parts platform
Private equity investors see public markets driving exits in India
Healthcare and life sciences are emerging as key sectors for private capital, with significant deal flow and exits
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PE/VC investments in India off to a strong start in 2025: EY IVCA report
The report highlights a favourable macroeconomic environment, strong fiscal health, and stable government policies as key drivers of India's PE/VC ecosystem
 "PE/VC investments in India off to a strong start in 2025: EY IVCA report")
India's buyout market expands, but valuation concerns persist: PE leaders
India's market remains distinct from its global counterparts, Mehta added
 "India's buyout market expands, but valuation concerns persist: PE leaders")
Avendus Capital attracts domestic insurers hunting for private funds
Avendus Capital, the investment bank, which is backed by KKR & Co, is raising as much as Rs 3,000 crore ($343 million) for its Future Leaders Fund III
 "Avendus Capital attracts domestic insurers hunting for private funds")
PE/VC pullback brings dark clouds over Indian climate-tech companies
Funding fell 61% to $1.3 bn in 2024
 "PE/VC pullback brings dark clouds over Indian climate-tech companies")
Multiples Alternate Asset Management to invest $2 bn in enterprise tech
Announces investment in QBurst of $200 million
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KKR raises offer price for Fuji Soft by 4% as Bain enters bidding race
KKR raised its offer price to 9,850 yen ($63.44) per share from 9,451 yen per share, above Bain's most recent offer of 9,600 yen per share in December
India valuation not stretched on 'equity risk premium' metric: BlackRock
Vivek Paul, Head of Portfolio Research, BlackRock Investment Institute anticipates potential fiscal stimulus in the Budget to rev up consumption
 "India valuation not stretched on 'equity risk premium' metric: BlackRock")
PE-VC bets grow 5% to $56 bn in 2024, 2025 to be challenging: Report
In the year gone by, PE and VC funds' deal volumes surged 54 per cent to 1,352 transactions, indicating a decline in the average value when compared to the previous year
 "PE-VC bets grow 5% to $56 bn in 2024, 2025 to be challenging: Report")
Bharat Value Fund Series 3 secures Rs 1,250 cr, eyes Rs 2,500 crore target
Managed under the India Inflection Opportunity Trust, BVF Series 3 targets a total corpus of Rs 2,500 crore, including a Rs 1,000 crore green-shoe option
 "Bharat Value Fund Series 3 secures Rs 1,250 cr, eyes Rs 2,500 crore target")
DPIIT holds discussions with PEs, VCs, pension funds on ways to promote FDI
The meeting was second in the line. Last week, the department held discussions with stakeholders, including law firms and industry chambers, on the matter
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