Since 2005, 3i has invested in the following sectors in India: Media, Automotives, Construction, Power, Ports and Manufacturing, amongst others. It currently manage an investment portfolio valued at US$920m.

3i is one of the world’s most active investors in the emerging markets, typically, it only seeks investments with minimum value of $20m. In emerging markets, it is especially active in infrastructure related opportunities such as power infrastructure, renewable energy infrastructure, or investing in companies that are acquiring or expanding. 

3i usually only invests in mid-stage or late stage companies, or providing funds for special situations, they do not invest in start-up companies typically. 

2i Capital India

The 2i Capital Group is a global investment manager. Founded in 2000, it has a successful record of investing in the private and public markets in developed and emerging markets including India. 

Its investment professionals have been global money managers, some with over 35 years of experience.

In India, 2i Capital has strong industry networks across sectors and is generally the first institutional investor in its portfolio companies. 

2i Capital’s team members have been investing in India since 1990. The team combines local expertise with an international perspective.

Some of its portfolio companies including:  QAI, which started in 1993, is in the business of providing software engineering process and quality consulting, training, assessment and certification. The Pipavav Shipyard (PSL), is a leading infrastructure company in India, is located within the port limits of Pipavav Port, Gujarat. It is a modern deep-water, all-weather, direct-berthing and naturally protected sea port on the western coast of India. 

Actis 

Actis is a leading private equity investor in emerging markets and has been investing exclusively in these markets for nearly 60 years. 

The firm have raised US$7.3 billion funds to date and have over 100 investment professionals in 10 offices throughout Africa, China, Latin America, South and South East Asia. 

In the last ten years, it has invested US$4.8 billion in businesses in the emerging markets. India was one of the focus markets it had been active, it has invested in various industries including BPO, software development, Indian commercial services and Indian biotechnology & pharmaceutical industries. 

Infrastructure is another sector that has drawn a lot of interest from venture capital and private equity firms, such as seaports, railroads and power grids. 

Indian Capital Providers Guide

Please check out our Indian Capital Providers Guide if you are looking for information about venture capital & private equity firms that are active in Indian opportunities. 

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