Motilal Oswal Private Equity
Deal focus: True North to end 13-year journey with Fincare
Indian private equity firm True North took advantage of regulatory reforms to convert Fincare SFB from a non-bank into a bank. A merger with listed peer AU SFB will finally deliver an exit
MO Alts pays $48m for stake in Indian diaper maker
Motilal Oswal Alternates (MO Alts), formerly Motilal Oswal Private Equity, has invested INR 4bn (USD 48m) in India’s Pan Healthcare, a hygiene products maker best known for diapers.
India's KreditBee raises $80m Series D
Indian lending start-up KreditBee has raised USD 80m in Series D funding from Premji Invest, NewQuest Capital Partners, Mirae Asset Ventures, MUFG Bank, and Motilal Oswal Alternates (MO Alts).
MO Alternates commits $28m to Indian footwear brand
Motilal Oswal Alternates (MO Alts), formerly Motilal Oswal Private Equity, has invested INR 2.2bn (USD 28m) in India’s Asian Footwears, which produces several shoe brands.
India's Motilal Oswal closes latest fund at $552m
The private equity arm of India’s Motilal Oswal Financial Services has closed its fourth flagship growth fund with INR 45bn (USD 552m) in commitments.
India's Molbio secures Temasek backing, becomes unicorn
India’s Molbio Diagnostics, a medical equipment maker best known for its COVID-19 testing systems, has raised a USD 85m round featuring Temasek Holdings at an enterprise valuation of USD 1.6bn.
India gifting platform secures $23m Series B
Join Ventures, an India-based company that owns a portfolio of direct-to-consumer gifting brands, has raised USD 23.5m in Series B funding led by Motilal Oswal Alternate Investment Advisors.
Deal focus: India’s Shubham sees opening to accelerate
Shubham believes its long-curated datasets and institutional memory differentiate it from a growing pack of low-income housing lenders. Global impact investors appear convinced
India affordable housing player raises $112m
Indian lower-income mortgage lender Shubham has raised USD 112m led by British International Investment (BII). It facilitates exits for Elevar Equity and Motilal Oswal Private Equity (MOPE).
India pharma: The pills are popping
India’s pharmaceuticals industry is thriving on the macro ills of the day. Private equity is well placed to benefit, but the opportunity set is no secret
Motilal Oswal invests $32m in Indian TB diagnostic player
Motilal Oswal Private Equity (MOPE) has committed INR2.4 billion ($32.4 million) to Molbio Diagnostics, a molecular diagnostics manufacturer that specializes in low-cost diagnosis of tuberculosis and other diseases.
Actis exits India's Symbiotec to MOPE, Invascent
Motilal Oswal Private Equity (MOPE) and healthcare-focused GP Invascent Capital have invested in Indian pharmaceutical developer Symbiotec Pharmalab, providing an exit for Actis Capital.
Motilal Oswal closes third India fund at $325m
Motilal Oswal Private Equity (MOPE) has closed its third growth equity fund at INR23 billion ($325 million), beating its target of INR20 billion.
Motilal Oswal invests $27m in India auto player
Motilal Oswal Private Equity (MOPE) has invested INR2 billion ($27 million) in Happy Forgings, an Indian manufacturer of forged and machined components focused on the automotive industry.
PE-backed GR Infraprojects files for India IPO
Indian road and highway developer GR Infraprojects has filed for an IPO that will see Motilal Oswal Private Equity (MOPE) exit the bulk of its stake.
India LPs: Patient capital
Despite favorable regulatory moves in recent years, Indian financial institutions remain reluctant to invest in private equity. Investors see room for optimism, but they know they are in for a long wait
PE-backed IEX files for India IPO
Online energy trading platform India Energy Exchange (IEX) has filed for an IPO, providing a partial exit for several private equity backers.
India's PE-backed Dixon Technologies files for IPO
Dixon Technologies, a contract electronics manufacturer based in India, has filed for an IPO that will provide an exit to Motilal Oswal Private Equity (MOPE).
India's Updater Services gets $15m from Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal Private Equity (MOPE) has invested INR1 billion ($15 million) in Indian facilities management company Updater Services.
India consumer: Beyond the box
GPs are finding India’s packaged food and beverage sector increasingly attractive, but only companies with the right mindset are likely to thrive under private equity partnership
MOPE invests $15m in India's Ganesh Grains
Motilal Oswal Private Equity (MOPE) has invested INR1 billion ($15 million) in Indian packaged cereals producer Ganesh Grains.
MOPE to invest $16m in India's Dairy Classic
Motilal Oswal Private Equity (MOPE) will invest up to INR1.1 billion ($16 million) in Indian frozen dessert maker Dairy Classic Ice Creams.
MOPE invests $15m in India Energy Exchange
Motilal Oswal Private Equity (MOPE) has invested INR980 million ($14.8 million) in India Energy Exchange, buying a 4.1% stake from Jindal Power.
Motilal Oswal commits $13.8m to India's Kurlon
Motilal Oswal Private Equity (MOPE) has invested INR900 million ($13.8 million) in Indian mattress maker Kurlon Enterprise.