
Cat II · Managed by Access PE
Private equity, private credit and real-estate funds that don't employ leverage except for operating needs. The largest AIF category.
Founded in 2011, Access focuses on managing private equity investments in India with a strong emphasis on growth-stage small and mid-cap privately held businesses. The firm partners closely with first-generation entrepreneurs and selectively invests in a limited number of companies where it can actively contribute to long-term value creation and business growth.
Nilesh Mehta
Founder
Chartered Accountant
Nilesh brings over thirty-five years of experience in investing and financial services. Prior to founding Access, Nilesh was part of the founding team in India at Aureos, which managed SME private equity funds across developing economies. He has also earlier founded Infinity II, a technology fund, and also managed unlisted investments at Meghraj. Nilesh was one of the founder-trustees of Aavishkaar Micro Venture Fund, set up to invest in socially relevant, rural businesses. He is a Chartered Member of TiE, and is also on the Board of various public and private limited companies. Nilesh is a Chartered Accountant and a management graduate from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. He holds a Bachelors of Commerce from Gujarat University.
Sangeeta Modi
Founder
Sangeeta brings 30 years experience in Indian debt and equity investing. Prior to Access, Sangeeta was part of the founding team in India at Aureos, which managed SME private equity funds across developing economies. Sangeeta has also worked extensively on inorganic opportunities, distressed debt, and structured credit at GE Capital. She started her career in commercial lending at American Express Bank. Sangeeta is a management graduate from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Statistics from St Xavier's College, University of Mumbai.
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