Alternative Investment Funds (AIF)
Exclusive investment opportunities for sophisticated investors. Minimum investment: ₹1 Crore
Understanding AIFs
Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) are privately pooled investment vehicles that collect funds from sophisticated investors for investing in accordance with a defined investment policy.
AIFs are regulated by SEBI and are categorized into three categories based on their investment strategy:
Category I
Invests in start-ups, early stage ventures, social ventures, SMEs, infrastructure, etc.
Category II
Private equity funds, debt funds that do not fall under Category I or III.
Category III
Hedge funds that employ diverse or complex trading strategies with leverage.
Our AIF Offerings
India Growth Fund
Focuses on early-stage and growth-stage startups in technology and consumer sectors.
Strategy: Invest in high-potential startups with innovative business models and strong founding teams.
Target Returns
25-30% IRR
Tenure
5-7 years
Min Investment
₹1 Cr
Risk Level
Very High
Key Features:
- Portfolio of 15-20 startups
- Active mentorship and governance
- Follow-on investment capability
- Exit via IPO or strategic sale
Real Estate Opportunities Fund
Invests in residential and commercial real estate projects in Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities.
Strategy: Focus on value-add opportunities in prime locations with established developers.
Target Returns
18-22% IRR
Tenure
4-6 years
Min Investment
₹1 Cr
Risk Level
High
Key Features:
- Diversified across 8-10 projects
- Regular income through lease rentals
- Professional property management
- Exit via asset sale or REIT listing
Private Equity Fund
Invests in established mid-market companies with strong growth potential.
Strategy: Majority/minority stakes in profitable businesses undergoing expansion or transformation.
Target Returns
20-25% IRR
Tenure
5-8 years
Min Investment
₹2.5 Cr
Risk Level
High
Key Features:
- Portfolio of 10-12 companies
- Board representation
- Operational value addition
- Multiple exit options
Long-Short Equity Fund
Employs long and short strategies in Indian equity markets to generate alpha.
Strategy: Long positions in undervalued stocks, short positions in overvalued stocks.
Target Returns
15-20% absolute returns
Tenure
Open-ended
Min Investment
₹1 Cr
Risk Level
Very High
Key Features:
- Market-neutral approach
- Quarterly liquidity
- Leverage up to 2x
- Sophisticated risk management