
Aditya Birla makes $248m first fund close
Mumbai-based Aditya Birla Private Equity, a subsidiary of Indian multinational conglomerate Aditya Birla Group, has raised INR6.75 billion ($148 million) for the first close of its debut fund from domestic LPs, as well as $100 million from its parent company.
Formed in July 2009, Aditya Birla Private Equity – Fund I has had a declared target of $250 million from domestic as well as international investors for its final close. Investments will focus on local...
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