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Investment is the order of the day and investment firms are slowly mushrooming in India as it presents a fertile environment for private equity and real estate investment. Since the investment market is booming, the role of investment firms has also gone higher on the notch. But at the same time, it is important to understand the cause and reasons for their popularity, and what all the benefits it entails. As per the market experts, the Indian real estate is most suitable for investment and we have some legit reasons why. Top-notch Financial Professionals and Organization Every investment professional wants to deliver smart personalization, but there are many instances when one is restricted by the nature of huge business managers' models. So, big investments like Everstone make sure that true personalization 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 a...

In many cases, organizations fail to continue with their processes and slowly lapse. They do not make enough profit that will allow them to keep the processes ongoing. Under such circumstances, they require help from third-party investors. These investors come to assistance and lend money to these organizations so that they can acquire new technology, make acquisitions, and expand working capital successfully. The loan lent by the investors or firms is referred to as the private equity fund. Across the world, this type of fund has been helping organizations to increase productivity and expand the business. Hence, understanding the various strategies that can be used while investing in a private equity fund in India is crucial: Venture capital Venture capital is the fund invested in companies that do not earn much profit. This type of investment is done in the type of firms to identify their potential in establishing themselves in the market and providing innovative solutions...

The startup ecosystem in India is booming with ambitious entrepreneurial talent, foreign funding and government support. The secret to the success of a startup besides indigenous talent is funding for which thankfully there are several options in India. A startup in the seed stage, growth stage, expansion stage or mezzanine stage needs private investments to survive and grow. Some options at the disposal of startup founders are angel investors, venture capitalists, incubators & accelerators and private equity firms in India.            Private equity has emerged as a promising alternative for mature companies looking to raise capital for expansion plans. Private equity funds are investment firms who invest money in established firms with stable operations and revenues to fuel their expansions. They take a large stake in the company and stay invested until the companies where the investment is made offer IPO in which case they liquidate their...

Often referred as “family of alternative investing methods” by most business leaders, private equity is a bit complex and multidimensional topic to understand. It typically includes leveraged funds, growth equity funds, venture capital, and many other type of special situation funds.   The private equity funds in India can be industry specific or can have a focus on specific geography. Let’s dig this subject a little deeper and find out the different kind of private equity funds.  Venture Capital Funds: These funds can be further divided into two sub-types—early stage funds or later stage funds. Venture capital investment involves acquiring minority stakes in growth sectors like healthcare, bio-tech, internet, and energy. The basic motto of venture capitalist funds is recruiting the right people, professionalize various corporate functions, and make the functions of the company much more streamlined.   Growth equity funds: These funds involves inves...

Understanding private equity and its implications is essential if you want to get into the investment business. Extensively, private equity stands for the equity that is valid only for private companies and cannot be dealt with publically. Due to rules and regulations these equities cannot even be listed publically, hence private equity is basically made of several firms that invest directly in private companies or entities at varied stages. They ensure constancy of maturity and cash flow for comprehensive profits.   Many people prefer to go for rising private equity funds in India for private equity funding and investing. By investing in private and future companies with a stellar business, the revenue model maximizes the return on investment. It is best to profit from in growing companies that have the potential of making it to the Initial Public Offering in future. Private Equity Fund India Such investors contains pension and endowment funds, firms funded by cr...

The term private equity has become a common phrase frequently used in papers and blogs. Though many people talk about it or use it in discussions but only a few have an absolute understanding of private equity.  What Well technically a private equity the equity that is applicable for private companies i.e. not publically traded, hence PE is the equity which is not traded or listed publically. It is made up of several firms who invest directly into private entities at different stages and stability of maturity and cash flow. The underlying objective of investing in private companies is obviously to maximize the return on investment as they invest in growing companies with potential of making it to the IPO. PE firm also invest in Real estate India . The pool of investors is comprised of several pension and endowment funds, and few large PE firms funded by a bunch of accredited investors who are individual investors with affluence and stable income source. How Private equity...

Investing idle money in various sources is always a good idea for those who want to utilize their earnings, as the saying goes nothing makes more money than money. Returns from the investments can keep you afloat in tough times to help pay the bills. But managing the risks of the investments is a matter of paramount importance failure to which can lead to unrecoverable losses which would defeat the purpose of investing in the first place. According to a recent survey, 4 0ut of 10 investors don’t know how their portfolio is split between equities, bonds and other investments; let alone talking about spreading it. More exposure to equity would give better returns but will double the risks too; a higher stake in debt is sure to reduce the risk but also reduces the yield. So what is the best way to spread the risk while still reaping good profits?  Here are some options to efficiently spread the risks: Real Estate: A real estate fund is a professionally managed portfolio of di...

Investments are subject to market risks but if something is worth a risk, you must take the fall. This is in close relation with the concept of two of the most popular investment vehicles today- private equity and investment banking! The Private Equity Fund investment is generally done in a venture capital firm with equity and debt securities that are not publicly traded on a stock exchange. There’s no doubt that a PE fund investment comes with an opportunity of multiplication of money! Today, it is growing at a fast pace and if you increase the initial sum of investment, that growth is fuelled even more! But how does it work? What are the challenges related to it? And why it is not everybody’s cup of tea. Many of us are skeptical about whether or not to invest in Private equity or several other Real estate funds of the same kind and it indeed is true that investments like these require calculations and due diligence of a prime level. Here’s what all you should remember ...

If you are planning to buy or sell a piece of land, the best option for you is to get in touch with a real estate firm. Real estate firms basically deal with buying and selling of land. They have a team of experienced real estate brokers, also referred as agents, who act as a link between all buyers and sellers who want to buy or sell their property. Property could be a home, an apartment building or a commercial. If you want to sell a piece of property, these agents will help you find suitable buyers through advertising or dealing with other agents who have information about buyers. They will give you the best advice on establishment of the price, legal documents and sales agreement required for the purpose. However, if you want to buy a property these brokers will help you find locations where you can get the property of your choice. They will also help you with all the paper work required for making the transaction. If we talk about India real estate , it is booming at a v...

Real estate sounds like a wonderful investment vehicle! With the popularity of real estate funds, many investors wish to add this exciting opportunity into their investment portfolio and generate some substantial profit. If you're also somebody who's heard enough about real estate around you, and can't wait to try it out, here's a list of tips for you. •    Put complete attention: Real estate in India is more like a full time business and don't make the mistake of considering it as a side-by-side investment. It is quite different from investing in stocks and bonds, and you must focus completely on it. Do everything from making a business plan to listing down the nuisances involved. •    Look for a mortgage broker: Or a bank if you're getting your investments financed! It's wise to discuss these things with realtors, when you're a newbie in this business. Ask for recommendations for a bank or a broker.  You have to have a bank statement or a ...

Real estate sounds like a wonderful investment vehicle! With the popularity of real estate funds, many investors wish to add this exciting opportunity into their investment portfolio and generate some substantial profit. If you're also somebody who's heard enough about real estate around you, and can't wait to try it out, here's a list of tips for you. •    Put complete attention: Real estate in India is more like a full time business and don't make the mistake of considering it as a side-by-side investment. It is quite different from investing in stocks and bonds, and you must focus completely on it. Do everything from making a business plan to listing down the nuisances involved.  •    Look for a mortgage broker: Or a bank if you're getting your investments financed! It's wise to discuss these things with realtors, when you're a newbie in this business. Ask for recommendations for a bank or a broker.  You have to have a bank stat...

The market and the whole business of investment and shares and stocks is one that is not that easy to break into, let alone understand. It takes a few years, if not more, to at least have a basic understanding of such complex and mind-boggling mathematics, numbers and strategies of investing even a little bit. One cannot hope to go into the stock and investment market without even the first clue about it. There are all these areas and nooks and crannies that one can pass over or fall into that can be detrimental or sometimes even profitable to a person. Of course there are the terms like private equity fund in India and shares and acquisitions and liquid and solid investment are all that float around news channels and investment websites. But still, if one is a little aware of the market then they would know that there are certain areas that see a perpetual growth in investment and continue to bring a profit no matter how the rest of the market might be faring. One of those ...

I remember how the mere thought of the approaching science exams used to send chills down my spine when I was in school. And even though I loved all my commerce subjects, I can completely understand how fearful numbers can be for some people. And any terms like mortgage, capital, private equity fund India, etc. –anything that is associated with numbers can fill people with dread. This insanely successful friend of mine was recently looking for a new place, but the real estate terms made her go crazy, even though her agent was handling every single thing. So here are some real estate terms explained in a simple manner for your convenience: 1.    Capital gain: When you sell a capital asset (eg. Land and building, plant and machinery, furniture etc.) at a price higher than the purchase price (i.e. more than what you bought it for), the profit resulting from that transaction is known as the capital gain. 2.    Appreciation and depreciation: When...