Avendus overview
Stories about Avendus
Avendus PE to launch third India PIPE fund(2)
The India-focused private equity firm uses the public markets to mitigate risks facing the country's GPs, says CEO Manoj Thakur.
Avendus PE to launch third India PIPE fund
The India-focused private equity firm uses the public markets to mitigate risks facing the country's GPs, says CEO Manoj Thakur.
Eastgate invests in Indian investment bank
Dubai-based Eastgate Capital Group has invested $23 million in Avendus Capital to fund the growth of its international operations.
Avendus contact information
Offices
901, Platina, 9th Floor, Plot No. C-59, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Mumbai, 400 051 , IndiaContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key Contact Mr. Ganeshram Jayaraman | Job titleChief Investment Officer and Head, Avendus Long Only Public Equities | LocationChennai, India | Email  ------ |
| Mr. Gaurav Deepak | Job titleCo-Founder and Chief Executive Officer | LocationMumbai, India | Email ----- |
| Mr. Nilesh Dhedhi | Job titleMD & CEO, Avendus Finance | LocationMumbai, India | Email -------- |
| Mr. Umang Papneja | Job titleExecutive Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer | LocationMumbai, India | Email ---------- |
Avendus funds managed
Funds in market: 1
| Fund | Fund size | Open date | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund size ----- | Open dateMay 2024 | Strategy ------- | |
Closed funds: 5
| Fund | Fund size | Close date | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Fund size ---------- | Close dateFeb 2020 | Strategy ---------- | |
Fund size ------ | Close dateNov 2010 | Strategy ------- | |
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Stories that mention Avendus
KKR, Temasek buy Indian insurer for $264m
Both investors will pick up equal stakes in India’s second largest life insurer, SBI Life Insurance.
CDPQ picks up TVS Logistics stake from KKR, Goldman
The Canadian pension fund’s $155m investment will be used to further the company’s expansion plans in India and abroad.
Matrix sells TCNS to TA for $140m
The New-Delhi based company was sold to Boston-headquartered private equity firm TA Associates.
KKR buys India’s Max Financial Services
The firm looks to benefit from ‘robust growth’ in India’s financial services sector.
Everstone signs first-ever IT deal
The India-focused firm will pay $66m for a majority stake in software firm Servion
Indian GPs turn to alternative strategies(2)
As LPs become disillusioned with typical growth capital investment strategies in India, firms are exploring alternative strategies such as PIPE deals and distressed investing.
Indian GPs turn to alternative strategies
As LPs become disillusioned with typical growth capital investment strategies in India, firms are exploring alternative strategies such as PIPE deals and distressed investing.
Private equity eyes Satyam
TPG and General Atlantic are reportedly among the company's interested suitors.