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Poonawalla Vision Fund

Cat II · Managed by Ambit Investment Advisors

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

Overview

About

Poonawalla Vision Fund is a SEBI-registered Category II Alternative Investment Fund managed by Ambit Investment Advisors Private Limited, the alternative assets arm of Ambit Group. The fund is backed by the Poonawalla family and is positioned to invest in high-growth opportunities across private markets in India. Leveraging Ambit’s institutional platform, the fund focuses on structured investments, private equity, and growth-stage opportunities across sectors. Ambit brings deep expertise in investment banking, institutional equities, and asset management, enabling the fund to access proprietary deal flow and execute complex transactions. The fund is designed for sophisticated investors seeking exposure to curated private market opportunities with a strong governance and research-driven framework. With the backing of a reputed financial services group and a prominent business family, Poonawalla Vision Fund combines capital strength with institutional investment discipline to identify and scale high-potential businesses.

Investment philosophy

Ambit follows a research-driven and governance-focused investment philosophy, emphasizing high-quality businesses, disciplined capital allocation, and strong risk management. Through its alternative investments platform, the firm targets opportunities with scalable growth potential, leveraging deep due diligence and structured deal execution to generate superior risk-adjusted returns.

Team9

Trilok Agarwal

Fund manager

Fund Manager - Equity, Asset Management

Bhargav Buddhadev

Fund manager

Fund Manager - Equity, Asset Management

Lovelesh Manocha

Fund manager

Fund Manager - Equity, Asset Management

Rahul Maheshwary

Fund manager

Associate Fund Manager, Asset Management

Dhipu Pillai

Group President

Dhipu Pillai is Group President at Ambit and is associated with the firm's alternative investment platform. He has extensive experience across financial services, including wealth management, asset management, and institutional businesses.

Saurabh Mukherjea

Founder & Chief Investment Officer

Saurabh Mukherjea is the Founder and CIO of Ambit Asset Management and a well-known investor and author. He has played a key role in shaping Ambit’s investment philosophy and equity strategies.

Sushant Bhansali

CEO, Asset Management

Siddhartha Rastogi

COO & Head of Sales, Asset Management

Shalini Gupta

Director - Family Office & Institutions, Asset Management

Registration

SEBI registration

SEBI-registered

SEBI registration no.IN/AIF2/22-23/1192

RegisteredJan 2023 (3 years ago)

Valid untilPerpetual

Contact personDhipu Pillai

Address509, Dalamal Towers, Plot No. 211, Nariman Point, Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400021

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