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a99 Investment AIF Trust

Cat II · Managed by a99 VC

Powering India's Industrial Century

Private equity, private credit and real-estate funds that don't employ leverage except for operating needs. The largest AIF category.

Overview

About

a99 VC makes early- to late-stage investments in manufacturing and infrastructure in India. Per its website it has 19 portfolio companies and a live Fund III targeting US$100M or more (INR 1,000 Cr). The firm has been building since 2020. Its sectors include semiconductors, data centre infrastructure, specialty chemicals, precision engineering, EV automotive, med-tech, digital twins, AI and hyperautomation.

Investment philosophy

The firm argues that institutional capital must return to the shop floor, linking this to its view that India must invest in manufacturing to compete globally.

Team9

Vignesh Shankar

Managing Partner

Chartered Accountant

Chartered Accountant with over 20 years of proven record in Early to Late Stage Investments, Strategy, P&L Management, M&A, Corporate Finance and Business Transformation. Previously led the Industrial business in Asia for Stanley Black and Decker along with being the CEO for South Asia business on the automotive side.

Ganesh Sathyamurthy

Partner

15+ years experience in investments, 20+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Hospitality, Renewable Energy. Worked across Corporate Finance, Risk Management & Investment Functions.

Asha Venugopal

Partner

Oversees pipeline development, deal evaluation, and execution, backed by 15+ years of experience across investment banking, consulting, and investing.

Prem Shanth

Principal - Investments

Contributes to sourcing, evaluating and driving investments in high-potential early-stage companies. He engages deeply with founders and ecosystem partners to support emerging leaders in manufacturing, infrastructure, and industrial technology.

Anirudh Gopinath

Principal - Portfolio Ops & Enablement

Focuses on identifying and backing high-potential founders, supporting them from early conviction through scale. Believes in building companies through clarity, conviction, and long-term thinking.

Balaji Sathyanarayanan

Financial Controller

Registration

SEBI registration

SEBI-registered

SEBI registration no.IN/AIF2/25-26/2079

RegisteredMar 2026

Valid untilPerpetual

Contact personGanesh Sathyamurthy

AddressNo. 74, 1st Floor, Fagun Mansion, Ethiraj Salai, Egmore, Chennai 600008, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600008

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