Gaja Capital Partners
India PE outlook: Momentary frights
Investors see potential in India as valuation concerns ease, but exits and the macro picture present challenges in the short term
Gaja invests $25m in India's Educational Initiatives
Gaja Capital has made a commitment of $25 million to Educational Initiatives (EI), an India-based developer of educational technology and assessment tools.
Deal focus: The flair apparent
Gaja Capital’s investment in Chumbak Design aims to leverage an emerging sub-trend in India’s growing consumer space where style-conscious millennials are making their mark
India NBFCs: The next level
India’s NBFCs remain an attractive entry to an underserved finance market, but the growing maturity of the segment means returns may be more modest going forward
Gaja backs Indian lifestyle brand Chumbak Design
Gaja Capital has led a INR850 million ($13.2 million) funding round for Indian consumer products company Chumbak Design.
India value-add: The professionals
Growing interest in control deals among Indian GPs means increased pressure to demonstrate value-add capabilities. Improving portfolio companies requires attention to the country’s unique corporate landscape
KKR, Gaja lead $151m round for India's Avendus
KKR and Gaja Capital have led a INR9.8 billion ($151 million) investment in Avendus Capital, an Indian financial services firm owned by KKR.
Gaja part-exits India's John Distilleries to US trade buyer
Gaja Capital Partners sold part of its stake in Indian liquor producer John Distilleries (JDPL) to The Sazerac Company, a US-based distillery.
Gaja leads $15m round for India's Kinara
Gaja Capital Partners has led a INR960 million ($14.8 million) funding round for Indian non-banking finance company (NBFC) Kinara Capital.
India demonetization: After the storm
In the aftermath of India’s demonetization policy, the direst predictions have failed to materialize. But the experience has also shown how little power PE firms have in some situations
Demonetization only a short-term negative for India PE - AVCJ Forum
India’s demonetization policy, which has seen the most commonly used banknotes removed from circulation as part of efforts to combat counterfeiting and black money, will hurt private equity in the short term, but the longer-term outlook for the industry...
India's Suryoday Micro Finance raises $15m, Aavishkaar exits
Indian micro-finance institution (MFI) and non-banking finance company (NBFC) Suryoday Micro Finance has raised INR1 billion ($15 million) in fresh capital, with Aavishkaar Goodwell fully exiting the company in a separate transaction.
India's CL Educate refiles for IPO, Gaja to part-exit
Indian education services provider CL Educate has refiled for its IPO, providing a partial exit for PE backer Gaja Capital Partners.
Gaja targets mix of majority, minority India deals
One of the first two investments from Gaja Capital's recently closed third fund is a control transaction and Gopal Jain, the firm's managing partner, expects more of the same as the Indian economy matures.
IFC to invest $7m in VC-backed CL Educate
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) will invest $7 million in India's CL Educate, an education services company backed by Gaja Capital.
Gaja Capital invests $10m in India's SportzVillage
Gaja Capital has committed INR650 million ($10 million) to Indian fitness education start-up Junior Sports and Services, which manages the SportzVillage brand.
India's PE-backed TeamLease files for IPO
Indian staffing services company TeamLease has filed for an IPO, providing a partial exit for backers Gaja Capital and ICICI Venture.
Gaja Capital, DSG invest $6m in India's Bakers Circle
Gaja Capital, and existing investor DSG Consumer Partners, have together invested INR360 million ($6 million) in Indian frozen food manufacturer Bakers Circle.
India fundraising: Moment of truth
With investor sentiment in India’s public markets on a roll, a host of mid-market private equity firms are either in fundraising mode or about to enter it. For some managers, at least, it will be a difficult process
India control deals: Are you buying it?
The India private equity buyout thesis is gathering momentum, with economic and generational factors swinging in the industry’s favor. GPs must convince LPs that they have the skills to execute this strategy
India exits: Cashing out
Exits have been the bane of Indian private equity, with many GPs struggling to monetize investments made before the global financial crisis. Optimism has returned to the country; so have exits. But will it last?
Gaja reaches $130m first close on second India fund
Indian mid-market GP Gaja Capital has reached a $130 million first close on its second fund - Gaja Capital Fund II.
India's Ratnakar Bank raises $55m from investors
India's Ratnakar Bank has raised INR3.28 billion ($54.6 million) from a consortium of investors, including CDC Group and Asia Capital & Advisors, in return for a minority stake.
IFC to back Gaja Capital's $250m India fund
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) plans to investment $25 million in Gaja Capital Partners’ second fund, which has an overall target of $250 million.