Private Equity & Venture Capital

Private equity investments in India are subject to a complex web of regulations. The law on this subject is constantly evolving and structuring of private equity transactions is getting more and more complex and sophisticated by the day. Our lawyers possess extensive knowledge and understanding of the key issues that our clients may face. This enables us to provide our clients with bespoke solutions and creative strategies. We have both the technical as well as practical expertise to meet the requirements of our clients and their business necessities.

We have regularly advised clients on venture capital and private equity investments. We have acted for private equity funds and other alternative investment funds, as well as for the investee companies. We have advised our clients from the stage of initial investment until exit, advising on structuring the transaction, negotiating and drafting definitive documentation, undertaking legal due diligence and offering guidance on a wide range of legal and commercial issues.*

Apart from advising on various private equity transactions, we also advise on the structuring and setting up of private equity funds and other alternative investment funds in accordance with the rules and regulations issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India.

We employ a multi-disciplinary approach while advising our clients, offering our expertise across a wide range of disciplines.

*We have advised on series A, B & C level as well as growth capital. We have also advised for minority stake as well as on control deals.

Key Partners

Krishnava Dutt

Managing Partner
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Aayush Kumar

Partner
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Abhinav Bhalaik

Equity Partner
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Adity Chaudhury

Equity Partner
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Ankit Guha

Equity Partner
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Arka Majumdar

Equity Partner
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Armaan Patkar

Partner
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Jitendra Soni

Partner
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Namitha Mathews

Partner
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Neha Madan

Partner
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Tushar Thimmiah

Partner
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Vallishree Chandra

Partner
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Notable Deals

Papers & Publications

11th Sep, 2024

Playing by the rules: Why self-regulation is best for fintechs

The Reserve Bank of India has approved the Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment as the fintech industry’s first…

08th Nov, 2023

Angel Tax and the (un)Ease of Doing Business in India

Introduction The provisions relating to angel tax in the Income Tax Act, 1961 (“IT Act”)…

21st Mar, 2023

SEBI`s proposal for providing exits from AIFs - A Critique

Introduction On February 3, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) issued a…

08th Feb, 2023

Winding Up AIFs set up in the form of Trusts

This paper seeks to outline the grounds for, and compliances involved in winding up of…

RECENT Updates

28th Mar, 2024

Restrictions on investments by banks and NBFCs in AIFs: RBI provides some breather

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19th Dec, 2023

RBI tightens norms for Banks and NBFCs investing in AIFs to address concerns relating to evergreening

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19th Dec, 2023

SEBI: Investment in Mutual Funds is not covered under permissible investments by a Category III AIF

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Our Offices

Mumbai

11, 1st Floor, Free Press House
215, Nariman Point
Mumbai – 400021

+91 22 67362222

Delhi

7A, 7th Floor, Tower C, Max House,
Okhla Industrial Area, Phase 3,
New Delhi – 110020

+91 11 6904 4200

Bengaluru

68 Nandidurga Road
Jayamahal Extension
Bengaluru – 560046

+91 80 46462300

Kolkata

Binoy Bhavan
3rd Floor, 27B Camac Street
Kolkata – 700016

+91 33 40650155/56

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