According to a report, Lighthouse Funds, a private equity firm that has been making investments in India since 2008, intends to establish a new $400 million fund.
The new fund, which is geared towards the nation’s rapidly expanding consumer brands category, will be the largest by Lighthouse Funds, according to a Reuters report.
Over the years, Lighthouse has raised more than $450 million for three funds. It has made investments in businesses like Nykaa, Fabindia, Wow! Momo, Bikaji, and Duroflex, among others.
Lighthouse Funds to Raise $400M for its new India Focus Fund
A mid-market player, Lighthouse’s investment range largely between $10 million and $30 million. It has invested in over 25 companies.
Its first fund was raised in 2009 to the tune of $100 million, followed by $135 million in 2015 and $230 million in 2019.
“We are seeing good interest, and are hopeful that the strength of the portfolio and performance of Funds II and III are good tailwinds for these discussions,” said Mukund Krishnaswami, Founding Partner, Lighthouse Funds, according to the Reuters report.
The new fund is expected to close by the end of this year, with existing as well as new investors likely to participate. The existing investors in Lighthouse include International Finance Corporation and CDC.
The development is another strong indication of the growth potential for the Indian economy, especially for new-age startups. Besides the private equity player, there are other venture capital firms that have announced new funds for India—totalling in excess of $4.7 billion.
