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Samara Capital closes second fund with SMS Facility's sale to Norwest-backed SILA Solutions

MUMBAI, Feb. 10 -- Samara Capital has wrapped up its second fund with the sale of portfolio company SMS Integrated Facility Services to larger peer SILA Solutions Pvt Ltd, backed by Norwest Venture Pa... Read More


The Whole Truth raises $51 million in series D round led by Sofina, Sauce, others

Mumbai, Feb. 4 -- Mumbai: The Whole Truth (TWT), a clean-label nutrition brand that sells protein powders and bars, has raised about $51 million in a mix of primary and secondary capital in its Series... Read More


PE firm InvAscent writes bigger cheques in pharma as rising costs reset capital needs

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Mumbai: Private equity firm InvAscent is writing significantly larger cheques in pharma-its core focus-as rising regulatory and manufacturing costs have pushed companies to raise... Read More


Foundation PE looks to ramp up India bets as secondary market gains momentum

MUMBAI, Jan. 27 -- Foundation Private Equity expects to step up investments in India after deploying about 60% of its maiden $120 million fund in the country, according to top executives at the firm, ... Read More


Tata Capital Healthcare-backed Linux Laboratories hires Avendus as banker to raise up to $70 million

Mumbai, Jan. 23 -- Tata Capital Healthcare Fund-backed Linux Laboratories, which is focused on central nervous system (CNS)-based domestic formulations, has appointed Avendus as an adviser to facilita... Read More


General Atlantic invests in Balaji Wafers

Mumbai, Jan. 23 -- US-based private equity firm General Atlantic has acquired a stake in snacking brand Balaji Wafers, the companies said in a statement on Thursday. While the financial terms of the t... Read More


General Atlantic invests in Gujarat-based Balaji Wafers for undisclosed sum

Mumbai, Jan. 22 -- US-based private equity firm General Atlantic has acquired a stake in snacking brand Balaji Wafers, the companies said in a statement on Thursday. While the financial terms of the ... Read More


InvAscent-backed Ankura Hospitals may raise Rs.400-500 crore, appoints banker

New Delhi, Jan. 21 -- Mumbai: InvAscent-backed Ankura Hospitals has kickstarted a fundraising process to raise Rs.400-500 crore in a mix of primary and secondary transactions, three people familiar wi... Read More


KKR closes $2.5 billion Asia-Pacific credit fund, deploys more than half across 10 deals

MUMBAI, Jan. 15 -- KKR has closed its second Asia-Pacific performing credit fund with $2.5 billion in capital, deploying more than half across 10 investments, the global investment firm said in a stat... Read More


Hornbill, Dragon Funds, others eye KreditBee stake ahead of IPO

Mumbai, Jan. 14 -- Investment firms including Hornbill Capital and Japan's MUFG-backed Dragon Funds are evaluating a stake in lending startup KreditBee as part of a proposed $100-120 million fundraise... Read More