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Prachetas Capital
Prachetas Capital is a private equity fund manager and business advisory that firmly believes in the art of Value Investing. It targets India-centric,...
Prachetas Capital
Prachetas Capital is a private equity fund manager and business advisory that firmly believes in the art of Value Investing. It targets India-centric, technology-driven firms with a clear, growth-driven business model, built on sound commercial principles. Its first fund, Prachetas New India Growth Fund, is a SEBI-registered Category II Alternate Investment Fund.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2019
Location
Region
Asia
Country
India
City
Mumbai
Corporate office
310, Floor 3, Maker Chamber V, Plot No. 221, Jamnalal Bajaj Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400021
Additional offices
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Principals
Praveen P. Kadle
Chairman and Managing Director
Pradeep Bandivadekar
Managing Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Prachetas Capital?
The firm is led by Chairman and Managing Director Praveen P. Kadle and Managing Partner Pradeep Bandivadekar. The investment team also includes Senior Partner Ajay Limaye and Principal Abha Inamdar. Day-to-day investment decisions are made by this group, operating under the board's direction.
What is the investment strategy of the Prachetas New India Growth Fund?
The fund provides growth capital to India-centric, technology-driven small and medium enterprises. It targets companies with $15–150 million in revenue, writing checks of $15–25 million. The strategy draws explicitly from Benjamin Graham's value-investing framework, emphasizing low entry valuations and multiple expansion on exit.
Which sectors does Prachetas Capital target?
According to the fund's mandate, target sectors include IT and digital services, healthcare and pharma, financial services, logistics, and precision manufacturing. The firm has not published a list of sectors it explicitly avoids.
Has Prachetas Capital disclosed any portfolio company investments?
No. As of the firm's most recent public disclosures, Prachetas Capital has not named a specific portfolio company or announced a closed deal.
How does Prachetas Capital source its deal flow?
The firm publicly leans on its team's deep industry networks, a senior advisory board with connections to Japanese banking (Sumitomo Mitsui) and global strategy consulting, and its position in Mumbai and Bengaluru to source proprietary, tech-enabled growth deals in India. Details of any formal origination partnerships have not been disclosed.
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