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It is no secret that very few people decide to get into the venture capital world even though there are amazing growth and learning opportunities. The venture capital space is relatively new in India and therefore, it offers opportunities with little effort. For those in investment banking, private equity, management consulting, technology startups, and growth capital in India , here are a few reasons why you should consider working in the venture capital realm. Understanding Success   Those with a predisposition, try to look for ways to come up with successful business ideas; all individual of course. While an education in business studies and a job in a related company will impart knowledge on financial models, preparing presentations and analysis, it won’t teach you how to form businesses and build processes to grow. Whereas, working for a venture capital company allows you to interact with CEOs daily promising insight into how startups are formed into great compa...

The investment market is booming and so is the role of investment firms. Some people see it as an easy source of income but it entails many risks too. In order to make profits via investment, it is important to understand the cause and reasons for their popularity and their benefits as well. Given below are a few tips for getting good ROI: Personalizing Investment  Every investment professional wants to deliver smart personalisation, but there are many instances when one is restricted by the nature of huge business managers' models. So big investments make sure that true personalisation and one-on-one personal service is delivered. The firm structure they have along with the environment of the firms allow the portfolio managers to exercise the authority and flexibility to be independent when it comes to answering to their client's needs. Flexible Approach Whether it is real estate funds or a matter of private equity firm in India, the method of approaching a...

There are many private equity firms in India offering a range of services across various business models. There are minor control entities and platform investing ones that help entrepreneurs achieve scale and profitability. On the other hand, there are corporations that focus more on increasing the valuation of their investments. Depending on the goals of the entrepreneur, the right PE firm can be selected.  Track Record Track record is key when it comes to finding the right private equity firm India wide. Companies like Everstone have handled billions of dollars of private equity funds across a multitude of domains. These companies have the right approach, and it has shown through their track record. These companies are also well differentiated from the competition as they’ve matched up to entrepreneur expectations. A healthy track record is also indicative of their strength in the PE domain as well. These companies are well-reputed and can be reference-checked easier t...

Financial security is something which is a part of every person’s future plan. Each and every individual wants a stable and secure future for themselves and their families. Thus, investment occupies the major discourse for financial planning and security. People prefer to invest in more tangible assets, like property, real estate, and private equity funds .  In India, people have always been partial towards real estate. Considering the boom in property rates, real estate seems like an attractive prospect to invest in right now, along with the increase in property rates, other factors like rapid urbanization and subsequent rise in construction and settlement are also attracting people towards the real estate market. According to surveys and observations that have been made throughout the years, it has been observed that some areas naturally look more favorable than the others, when investing in real estate.   Cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Bangalore ar...

Mostly, institutional and accredited investors, who can afford investing large sums of money, for longer periods of times, invest in the private equity funds. Unlike venture capital, where the main focus is on the early stage of the companies with high growth potential, private equity funds in India are invested in a much wider range of companies. Mostly, they are mature firms that are well established and have been trading in the market for a long time, but require funds for either growth or to recover from any financial difficulties. Let’s discuss the pros of private equity funds that will help to determine why it is safe to invest private equity funds. Pros Selective Investments Private equity firms in India are extremely selective about spending the resources. Assessing the potential of the companies to understand the risks and how to mitigate them is necessary. The experts will often provide suggestions and strategies that will help to achieve growth. Private equ...

The public capital that is not listed on a public exchange is called private equity. It is an asset class that involves the use of equity securities and debt to purchase shares of private companies or those of public companies that will eventually be delisted from the public stock exchanges. Private equity investments are composed of a private equity firm, an angel investor or a venture capital firm. Although these investors have separate goals and mission, they all follow the same premise; providing working capital for the growth, development, and advancement of the company. Mentioned below are the several strategies to invest private equity funds in India that every investor should know about: Venture Capitals The capitals used to invest in companies that have a very low-profit margin are called venture capitals. The idea behind this type of investing is to identify potentials in the market and lend them a helping hand. This will provide them with the necessary assistance. ...

It’s important to select the right type of private equity fund, primarily because there are so many options out there. Picking the right one takes a set of insights, analysis skills and interpersonal relationship between the client and the provider.  That’s why you should opt for the best so that your investment is in safe hands and the returns are multi-fold. While most major firms offer you promises beyond your reach, you may be better off creating a relationship with a firm standing partner who is there for your best interests.  Knowledge and Personalization The right private equity fund can make all the difference for your portfolio. When it comes to investment options, there may be a myriad of solutions that can be incorporated. However, choosing the right one takes time and effort. That’s why you should partner with the experts. Someone who understands your specific needs in private equity funding. Someone who understands which private equity funds in India...

Choosing between mutual funds and real estate funds have always been a conundrum. While both the kinds offer the same level of risk, one is more preferred than the other. The reason is people do not agree with the fact that they may lose money in the real estate business too. Unfortunately, they have somehow developed a high level of trust in the asset class and are not open to change.    There is a certain amount of risk involved with mutual funds. People are scared about losing the money and do not want to take the chance. On the other hand, when it comes to real estate funds, people have the satisfaction of possessing an asset in a tangible form and the constant enhancement of demand created by the economy has also encouraged it.   Both mutual funds and real estate funds are considered to comprise of the same amount of potential and are affected in the same way when there is a change in the economy. Which means, during the boom period, both will offer t...

Private equity firm investment is a profitable affair attracting investors from all around the world. It is basically a pooled investment where different advisors come together and pool the invested money by various investors and make an investment on behalf of that fund.  Every private equity firm India has a certain set of investment standards or criteria which a company needs to meet in order to be eligible. Investment criteria are a set of the parameter used to measure an investment opportunity. Hence, it becomes necessary for you to know all the basic criteria which can make your company take advantage of private equity fund investment. Here are some of the main things to keep in mind- Strong Management Team- It is the most important aspect of an attractive private equity investment.  Strong management teams have excellent leaders and industry experts.  Most private equity firms do a complete background check and evaluation before making any important investme...

Every start-up or business dreams of securing funds from angel investors and private equity companies so that they have enough to convert their ideas into reality. However, a lot of people do not know how to go about it and the whole business of approaching people and pitching ideas is just a basic understanding of the process.   There is a whole lot more than you would need to do as securing funding for your ideas is an extensive and time-consuming process. Nevertheless, when you achieve your goal and get that opportunity, your hard work will finally bear fruit! The process for private equity fund investment in India is basically an understanding of how a private equity funding is secured and is a series of steps that allow a private equity firm to find, analyze and negotiate deals efficiently.  While no private equity process is identical, they all follow a similar path, as outlined below.       Originating the Deal Private equity firm...

Exit Strategies For Private Equity InvestorsPrivate equity is basically the fund that is not listed on a public exchange. It is an asset comprised of funds and investors who directly invest in private companies or engage in buyouts of public companies. Private Equity Investment in India plays a huge role in the development of a company. The investors of these private equities, at the time of their entry, already have a prepared plan for exit. They never plan a forever or long-term mutual relationship with the company. After acquiring a substantial amount of profit they plan to exit.  While exiting an investor has a lot of options likes:- Initial Public Offer (IPO):- IPO is a very common way used by investors as an exit strategy. They come out with a public offer and sell the shares as a part of the IPO to the public. The allotted shares can be sold by the investors immediately or after the company gets listed and the shares start trading on the exchange.  Second...

Private equity in India has been in a growth phase for many years now. There are dozens of top private equity companies across India, that have developed multiple avenues of expansion for budding entrepreneurs. The process of seeking private equity investment can seem daunting at first, but if you understand what a PE firm is looking for you’ll be in better shape.  Don’t make the classic mistakes These could include being late for meetings, not being professional and not having a structured pitch. Few companies go ahead with unsolicited requests, and often entrepreneurs can appear too desperate for funding. They must follow a standard protocol of having a business plan ready, presenting professionally and preparing the right strategy for market expansion.  Have a clear strategy There is a lot of private equity India can offer, and its up to Indian start-ups to take that off the markets. Having a clear strategy takes care of that problem. As you develop your t...

“Private equity” (PE) is a type of investment, in which people invest in private companies or publicly traded companies that turn into private ones subsequently, due to equity transactions. The stakes in these companies are mostly free from the rules and regulations of the federal securities and also the public market. Growth equity firms, leveraged buyout firms, and venture capitals are all different kinds of private equity funds. Private equity funds are managed by a general partner and are funded by limited partners. Today there are many successful private equity firms, but a lot of planning and assessing goes into creating one’s own private equity firm, below are few steps and strategies that one should think about before venturing into this business:- Outlining a business strategy: Defining and outlining a business strategy is the most important and basic step, knowing and comparing your financial goals from other private equity firms in India and doing proper research abou...

Private equity is one sector which has continued to show promises of rise although it had a very turbulent time in the past few years. This is one industry which has helped many companies survive by its investments in the right projects which had the potential but were succumbing to lack of capital. Many of the popular companies in today’s time like Facebook, Instagram or even Apple have survived because of the contributions from venture capitalists. Many weathering out industries received buyouts from major firms and were able to resolve their disparity.    The upcoming year has a lot hidden for the private equity sector and here are the two major predictions regarding growth of private equity sector in India. Let’s have a closer look at them:  Private Equity will continue to Rise  The interest rates of private equity sector are about to be very same as those in the times of its busts, however the returns are expected to rise. There are new allocatio...