Aavishkaar India Fund VI — Aavishkaar Capital | Wisefolio

Aavishkaar India Fund VI

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

Overview

About

Aavishkaar Capital pioneered the venture capital approach of investing in early-growth stage enterprises in India in 2001, focusing on sectors and geographies often overlooked. The firm has closed multiple funds and manages close to half a billion dollars in assets while backing entrepreneurs that create livelihoods, reduce vulnerabilities and provide access to essential products and services.

Investment philosophy

Aavishkaar Capital invests in businesses serving emerging low and middle income populations by leveraging the intersection of consumption, financial inclusion and technology. The firm follows a multi-stage 'sow-tend-reap' strategy, investing in scalable businesses across Financial Inclusion, Food & Agriculture and Essential Services while supporting founders through strategy, governance, operational processes and fundraising.

Team21

Abhishek Mittal

Partner - Credit

Partner – Credit responsible for structured credit investments and portfolio management across financial inclusion and emerging sector platforms. Based in Mumbai.

Vineet Rai

Founder and Managing Partner

Founder and Managing Partner of Aavishkaar Capital. Pioneer of early-growth impact venture investing in India since 2001. Leads strategy, fund management and global expansion across Emerging Asia and Africa. Based in Mumbai.

Anurag Agrawal

Partner

Partner leading equity investment strategy, deal sourcing and portfolio value creation initiatives across core sectors. Based in Mumbai.

Shamkant Joshi

Managing Director, Finance

Managing Director – Finance overseeing financial management, compliance, fund accounting and governance across Aavishkaar’s fund platforms. Based in Mumbai.

Ashish Patel

Partner - Credit

Partner – Credit managing credit-focused investments and regional expansion initiatives across African markets. Based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Sowmya Suryanarayanan

Managing Director, Impact & ESG

Managing Director – Impact & ESG leading impact measurement, sustainability strategy and ESG integration across investment portfolios. Based in Mumbai.

Darren Lobo

Director - Credit

Director – Credit managing African credit portfolios and risk strategy implementation. Based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Registration

SEBI registration

SEBI-registered

SEBI registration no.IN/AIF2/21-22/0877

RegisteredOct 2016 (10 years ago)

Valid untilPerpetual

AddressUnit no 202, 203, 204, 2nd floor,Naman Centre, G block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East,, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400051

Investment manager

Aavishkaar Capital

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