Private Equity Funds

Companies

TPG, Sofina, Multiples in race to pick up $80-100 million stake in Giva

Jewellery startup Giva is in advanced talks with private equity investors including TPG, Sofina and Multiples for an $80-100 million funding round that could value the company at about ₹6,000 crore.

3 min read14 Jul 2026
Companies

Kedaara may lead race to acquire stake in Olive PharmaScience

The deal may value Olive PharmaScience at around ₹4,500 crore.

2 min read8 Jul 2026
Companies

Lighthouse, Multiples, Motilal PE eye minority stake in safety gear maker Karam

Karam is in talks to raise $70-100 million from private equity investors at a valuation of up to $600 million, as interest grows in profitable manufacturing businesses.

3 min read16 Jun 2026
Economy

Centre plans to allow PE firms, sovereign wealth funds to directly participate in all greenfield infra projects

The Centre is planning to introduce a new public-private partnership framework to allow PE firms, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and other large financial investors to directly participate in greenfield project development across sectors like power, railways, airports.

3 min read5 Jun 2026
Companies

Blackstone closes its largest-ever Asia fund at $13.1 billion

The oversubscribed fund more than doubles the capital of its predecessor, defying a sharp regional fundraising slump as investors flock to large global platforms.

2 min read2 Jun 2026
Companies

L Catterton said to be in talks to acquire minority stake in Bengaluru-based Nandhana Palace

Private equity firm L Catterton is in discussions to acquire a stake in Nandhana Palace, which is expanding its restaurant chain across India amidst increasing investor interest in the food services sector.

3 min read18 May 2026
Companies

Bain, EQT, TPG enter final leg of race for UK’s Vitabiotics at $900 mn-$1 bn valuation

With deal activity accelerating across supplements and nutraceuticals, several mid-size deals have been announced recently as companies look to capture the growing demand for protein, hydration and clean-label products.

2 min read25 Mar 2026
Companies

LeapFrog drops continuation vehicle plans, eyes listings, block deals, M&A for exits

Private equity firm LeapFrog Investments clarifies its stand on portfolio exits, emphasizing block deals, mergers, acquisitions, and public listings as primary paths for capital return.

3 min read24 Mar 2026
News

A rebound year for India VC fundraising, but deployment headwinds linger

Including green-shoe options and full target sizes, India-focused VC and PE funds launched or currently in the market in 2025 are seeking about $9 billion in total. But so far only around $2.5 billion has been closed. A VCCircle report pegs uninvested capital or ‘dry powder' at around $100 billion.

7 min read6 Jan 2026
Companies

Motilal Oswal Alternates raises $800 million in private equity fund

With this, Motilal Oswal Alternates’ assets under management (AUM) will exceed $3.5 billion across private equity, real estate, and private credit. The firm recently completed deployment of its $550 million fourth PE fund.

2 min read21 Aug 2025