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Equentis Growth Fund

Equentis Growth Fund

Get early access to India’s next generation of high-growth private companies

Target Fund Size
₹ 300 Cr
Target Fund Size
Companies
10–15
Companies
Minimum Investment
₹1 Cr
Minimum Investment

What is Equentis Growth Fund?

The Equentis Growth Fund gives eligible investors access to India's late-stage private-market ecosystem, backed by Equentis' investment experience and network. The Fund seeks to identify established businesses with the potential to scale further and create value before they reach the public markets.

Key Highlights

10–15 high-conviction investments

₹10–30 crore expected investment per company

Focus on late-stage, high-growth businesses

Potential exits through M&A, Pre-IPO and IPOs

Access to a 500+ company pipeline

Active portfolio monitoring and disciplined capital deployment

Leadership Backed by Decades of Market Experience

Real-world investing experience across cycles, sectors, and capital market environments.

Manish Goel

Manish Goel

Founder & MD

Rakesh Gupta

Rakesh Gupta

Chief Operations & Compliance Officer

Jaspreet Singh Arora

Jaspreet Singh Arora

Chief Investment Officer

Sham Srinivas

Sham Srinivas

Senior Vice President - Head of AIF Business

Aashish Nayak

Aashish Nayak

Assistant Manager - Deals & Partnerships

Key terms of the fund

Investment Manager and Sponsor

Equentis Wealth Advisory Services Limited

Category

Individuals, Non-Individuals, NRIs and Foreign Nationals

Fund Size

₹200 Cr + ₹100 Cr Greenshoe Option (₹300 Cr total)

Fund Type

Close Ended

Fund Domicile

India (Category II AIF)-SEBI Reg. No. IN/AIF2/2526/1838

Management Fee

2.0% p.a. for investor deploying INR 1cr – INR 2cr 1.75% p.a. for investor deploying INR 2cr+

Fund Set up cost

NIL

Operating expense

NIL

Hurdle Rate

12% IRR

Performance Fee (Carry)

15%

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Our Pedigree

Built on our experience in private-market investing

Our Category I fund, Equentis Angel Fund, was launched in 2024 and has received commitments from 600+ investors. Within 15 months, the fund had raised ₹200 Cr+ and deployed ₹120 Cr+ across its investments.

Through our investing experience, we have built a strong network of founders, venture capital funds, investment bankers and other intermediaries, giving us access to a pipeline of 500+ companies.

This experience and network form the foundation of the Equentis Growth Fund's approach to sourcing and evaluating late-stage investment opportunities.

Frequently asked questions

Investors are required to commit a minimum of ₹1 crore, deployed in a staggered manner over 12–15 months—typically 20%–25% of the committed amount per quarter across 4–5 quarters.

A Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) is a SEBI-registered pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in unlisted equity, private debt, and pre-IPO opportunities. Unlike mutual funds, AIFs are designed for sophisticated investors and offer access to private market returns not available through public market instruments.

The fund is open to Resident Indian individuals, Non-Individuals (companies, LLPs, family trusts, etc.), NRIs, and Foreign Nationals. The minimum commitment is ₹1 Crore.

Your committed capital will be drawn in 4–5 quarterly instalments over approximately 12–15 months (Year 1). This staggered drawdown structure means your money is not deployed all at once, minimising idle capital risk.

Equentis is investing 5 Crores in this fund. Some senior members of our workforce are also investing. This showcases our skin in the game. We can charge a performance fee only after crossing the hurdle rate of 12%. Hence, we will gain substantially only when we are able to achieve healthy returns for our investors by beating returns generated by public markets

Your investments are protected through a multi-layered structure where independent entities handle oversight, custody, record-keeping, and audits. The trustee ensures regulatory compliance, the custodian safely holds assets, the RTA maintains accurate investor records, and auditors verify all financials. This separation of responsibilities ensures transparency and minimizes the risk of misuse, keeping your capital secure at all times.

Distribution of capital and returns is expected to begin from the end of Year 4 of the fund tenure, as portfolio companies achieve IPO exits and secondary market liquidity events.

Equentis charges a performance fee of 15% only when 12% IRR hurdle rate is exceeded. This means Equentis participates in upside only after investors have earned a minimum 12% annual return aligning our interests with yours.

No. Operating expenses and fund setup expenses are Nil for investors. Trustee, custodian, audit, RTA, and tax advisory fees are borne by the Investment Manager (Equentis). GST as applicable is levied on management and performance fees.

All investors get access to a transparent digital investment dashboard with real-time portfolio value, NAV history, fund updates, and announcements.

The fund targets late-stage, profitable or near-profitable private companies with strong management, high capital efficiency, and a clear IPO roadmap within 12–36 months. We avoid high-leverage businesses, EBITDA-negative companies, and promoters with pledged shareholding or divided attention.

Equentis Growth Fund is designed for investors who are seeking higher returns than what public markets can deliver over next 5-6 years, and want exposure to India's private equity growth story. If you need more clarity, reach out to us by filling the form given above.

Simply fill out the form on this page. An Equentis Investment Partner will reach out within 24 working hours to schedule a detailed discussion, and guide you through the onboarding process.