Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) is a sovereign wealth fund based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, established in 1976 by the Government of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. As an independent investment agency, ADIA invests funds on behalf of the government, primarily sourced from oil revenues, particularly those generated by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. The organization does not take an operational role in the companies it invests in but engages through its representative, Eiosoft Capital Group LLC, for public-private partnerships. ADIA manages a diversified global investment portfolio across various asset classes, including equities, fixed income, real estate, and private equity, among others, allowing it to pursue a wide-ranging investment strategy without direct government oversight.
Executive Director Infrastructure Department and Member of the Investment Committee
David Yang
Head of China Private Equity
Past deals in India
GMR Group
Debt Financing in 2024
GMR Group develops, operates, manages, and owns airports, energy, transportation, sports, foundations, and urban infrastructure. They also promote and manage projects across the spectrum of education, health, hygiene, sanitation, empowerment, livelihood, and community development. The Group has a substantial presence in the Indian power sector, operating across the entire value chain and contributing significantly to energy utilities.
Security & Intelligence Services (India)
Post in 2024
Security and Intelligence Services (India) Limited provides private security and facility management services in India and Australia. They offers cash logistics; security services, including manned guarding, cash logistics, and electronic security; and facility management services, such as mechanized cleaning, and pest and termite control services. SiS servers customers that operate in various industries and sectors, which include banking and financial services, IT/ITeS and telecom, automobile, steel and heavy industries, governmental undertakings, hospitality and real estate, utilities, educational institutions, healthcare, consumer goods, engineering, and construction.
CSB Bank
Post in 2024
CSB Bank Limited, headquartered in Thrissur, India, is a private sector bank that provides a range of banking products and services catering to small and medium enterprises, retail customers, and NRIs. The bank operates through four main segments: Treasury, Corporate/Wholesale Banking, Retail Banking, and Other Banking Operations. It offers various deposit products, including current and savings accounts, term deposits, and specialized accounts for NRI customers. CSB Bank provides a wide array of loan options, such as personal, home, vehicle, education, agricultural, and gold loans, as well as working capital and commercial vehicle loans. Additionally, the bank engages in investment activities, proprietary trading, and offers services like money transfers, utility payments, and internet banking. With a network of approximately 411 branches and 300 ATMs, CSB Bank serves over one million customers across India. Established in 1920 and originally known as The Catholic Syrian Bank Limited, it rebranded to CSB Bank Limited in June 2019.
Purplle
Series E in 2024
Purplle is an online marketplace based in Mumbai, India, specializing in cosmetics, fragrances, and personal care products. Founded in 2011, Purplle offers a wide range of items including makeup, hair care, skincare, and beauty appliances, catering to the diverse needs of its customers. The platform emphasizes a personalized shopping experience by considering individual skin and hair types, allowing consumers to select products that best suit their preferences. Purplle aims to enhance the beauty and wellness shopping experience by providing a curated selection of brands and products.
Zomato
Post in 2023
Zomato is an online restaurant guide and food delivery platform that enables users to discover, order, and review meals from a wide array of restaurants. With a user base exceeding 55 million across 24 countries, Zomato provides detailed information about dining options, allowing consumers to rate and review restaurants while building personal networks for trusted recommendations. The platform offers various services, including food delivery, table booking, and payment solutions, while also supporting restaurant partners through advertising opportunities and the supply of high-quality ingredients. Zomato operates different segments, with a significant focus on food ordering and delivery in India, alongside its additional services such as Hyperpure and quick commerce.
Reliance Retail
Private Equity Round in 2023
Reliance Retail Limited (RRL) is a prominent retail organization in India, serving millions of customers while supporting thousands of farmers and vendors through its comprehensive value chain. The company operates a diverse range of retail formats, including neighborhood stores, supermarkets, hypermarkets, wholesale cash and carry outlets, specialty stores, and online platforms. Its product offerings encompass fresh foods, groceries, apparel, footwear, lifestyle and home improvement items, as well as electronic goods and agricultural implements. By leveraging a core growth strategy of backward integration, RRL has effectively connected producers to consumers, thereby enhancing accessibility and affordability across various market segments.
One97 Communications
Post in 2023
One97 Communications Limited is a mobile payments services company based in Noida, India, founded in 2000. It operates under the Paytm brand, offering a comprehensive range of mobile content and commerce services. The company provides digital goods and services, including top-ups, ticket bookings, hotel reservations, music, videos, games, and other mobile content. Additionally, One97 Communications is a leading provider of payment solutions for e-commerce merchants, utilizing its RBI-approved semi-closed wallet. With a workforce of over 4,500 employees, the company has a wide geographical footprint, with regional offices in major Indian cities such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai, and Kolkata, as well as a global presence in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
Purplle
Secondary Market in 2023
Purplle is an online marketplace based in Mumbai, India, specializing in cosmetics, fragrances, and personal care products. Founded in 2011, Purplle offers a wide range of items including makeup, hair care, skincare, and beauty appliances, catering to the diverse needs of its customers. The platform emphasizes a personalized shopping experience by considering individual skin and hair types, allowing consumers to select products that best suit their preferences. Purplle aims to enhance the beauty and wellness shopping experience by providing a curated selection of brands and products.
Purplle
Series E in 2023
Purplle is an online marketplace based in Mumbai, India, specializing in cosmetics, fragrances, and personal care products. Founded in 2011, Purplle offers a wide range of items including makeup, hair care, skincare, and beauty appliances, catering to the diverse needs of its customers. The platform emphasizes a personalized shopping experience by considering individual skin and hair types, allowing consumers to select products that best suit their preferences. Purplle aims to enhance the beauty and wellness shopping experience by providing a curated selection of brands and products.
Lenskart
Series I in 2023
Lenskart is an online optical store in India that offers a wide range of eyewear, including prescription glasses, branded contact lenses, and sunglasses. Customers can choose from over 500 designs of eyeglass frames at prices starting from Rs. 399 to Rs. 4,000. The platform simplifies the purchasing process by allowing users to select a frame, input their prescription, and place an order for home delivery, which is guaranteed within 48 hours. Lenskart also features a comprehensive selection of contact lenses from top brands, including disposable, toric, colored, and bifocal options. The company aims to provide a convenient shopping experience with a 365-day return policy, ensuring customers receive their prescribed lenses at competitive prices delivered directly to their door.
Greenko Group
Private Equity Round in 2023
Greenko Group is one of India's fastest growing Independent Power Producers, focusing on developing clean energy assets in India to meet Indian's ever-increasing demand for power. The Group is building a de-risked portfolio of wind, solar, hydropower, natural gas, and biomass assets within India and intends to increase the installed capacity it operates by developing new greenfield assets. The group is listed on the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market (AIM), having its asset base in India. Currently has over 120 MW of contracted capacity including 6 hydro & 6 biomass plants and nearly 350 MW of licenses under development. It was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Hyderabad, India.
Syngene International
Post in 2023
Syngene is India’s largest Contract Research Organization, specializing in a comprehensive range of integrated discovery and development services for novel molecular entities. The organization supports various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, agrochemicals, consumer health, animal health, cosmetics, and nutrition. Syngene's services encompass the entire research and development process, from lead generation to clinical and commercial supplies. Its offerings include oligonucleotide synthesis, bioinformatics, clinical development, polymer research, and chemical development. Operating primarily in India and the United States, Syngene generates the majority of its revenue from the U.S. market, providing essential support to clients in advancing their research and development programs.
Craftsman Automation
Post in 2022
Craftsman Automation Limited is an engineering company based in Coimbatore, India, specializing in the design, development, and manufacture of precision components. The company operates across three primary segments: automotive powertrain products, automotive aluminum products, and industrial and engineering products. Its automotive offerings include engine components such as cylinder blocks, transmission parts, and turbochargers, alongside aluminum parts like crankcases and wheel hubs. In the industrial sector, Craftsman Automation produces gearboxes, material handling solutions, and precision-engineered machinery. The company's clientele includes notable firms such as General Electric, Daimler, and Tata Motors. With manufacturing facilities located in various cities including Pune, Chennai, and Bangalore, Craftsman Automation primarily serves the domestic market while also exporting its products. Founded in 1986, the company has established a reputation for delivering high-quality, complex precision-engineered components to a diverse range of industries, including automotive and industrial sectors.
Intas Pharmaceuticals
Secondary Market in 2022
Intas Pharmaceuticals is one of the largest privately held pharmaceutical companies in India, generating over $1 billion in annual revenue, with 60% derived from international markets. The company operates in 70 countries, and more than 80% of its export revenue comes from the US, UK, and EU. Intas has over 10 manufacturing facilities that are compliant with global regulatory standards, producing a diverse range of dosage forms, including oral solids, liquids, injectables, and biosimilars. Employing around 12,000 people globally, including over 800 scientists, Intas invests approximately 6% of its sales in research and development. The company's R&D efforts focus on generics, biosimilars, and innovative drug delivery systems, making it a leader in the biosimilars market in India and the first Indian firm to launch a biosimilar in the EU. Intas's expertise in oncology products for solid tumors and hematological malignancies further underscores its commitment to addressing critical health challenges. The company is headquartered in Ahmedabad, India, and is supported by prominent financial investors, Temasek and ChrysCapital.
Gravita India
Post in 2022
Gravita India Ltd. is an Indian corporation based in Tilak Nagar, Jaipur, specializing in the manufacturing of lead metal and related products. The company operates in several business segments, including lead processing, aluminum processing, turn-key solutions, and plastic manufacturing. It produces a variety of products, primarily lead, aluminum, and plastics, with the lead processing segment accounting for the majority of its revenue. Gravita India also engages in exports, supplying its products to international markets such as the United Arab Emirates and South Korea, among others.
Aditya Birla Health Insurance
Secondary Market in 2022
Aditya Birla Health Insurance is a provider of health insurance services in India, operating as a joint venture between Aditya Birla Capital Limited and Momentum Metropolitan Strategic Investments. The company focuses on offering insurance solutions that cover a range of healthcare-related expenses, including medical costs, accidents, and disabilities. By catering to the diverse needs of its customers, Aditya Birla Health Insurance aims to mitigate the financial risks associated with healthcare, ensuring access to necessary medical services.
IIFL Finance
Post in 2022
IIFL Finance Ltd is a financial services company based in India, primarily engaged in providing a range of lending solutions, including home loans, gold loans, business loans, and microfinance options. The company operates through two main business units: core products, which encompass its primary lending services, and synergistic products, which include operations related to capital markets, construction, and real estate. Additionally, IIFL Finance offers small ticket-sized home loans and secured loans for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), along with project loans. The firm’s diversified business model also extends to wealth management, financial product distribution, and investment banking services, enabling it to generate all its revenue within the domestic market.
HDFC Group
Secondary Market in 2022
HDFC Group is a prominent financial services conglomerate based in India, providing a diverse array of financial products and services tailored to various life stages. The group encompasses several entities, including HDFC Capital, which specializes in real estate private equity and offers long-term debt and equity financing for housing project developments. Additionally, HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd operates as an asset management firm, managing the HDFC Mutual Fund and catering to the investment needs of individuals and institutions. With a focus on enhancing financial inclusivity, HDFC Group aims to meet the evolving financial requirements of its customers through its comprehensive offerings.
DealShare
Series E in 2022
DealShare is a social e-commerce startup focused on providing an online buying platform for a wide range of consumer products, targeting the growing population of users in non-metro and rural areas of India who are less familiar with traditional online shopping. The platform is designed for mobile and social media use, allowing users to easily purchase items with just a few clicks. DealShare enables customers to buy and share deals with friends, offering discounts based on the number of purchasers, which promotes demand aggregation of mass-market products through social engagement. Its product catalog includes fruits, vegetables, grocery items, beauty and wellness products, fashion accessories, electronics, and home décor. By focusing on a streamlined assortment, DealShare aims to achieve high capital and price efficiency while making online shopping accessible and affordable for its target demographic.
Sammaan Capital
Post in 2021
Sammaan Capital is a mortgage-focused non-banking financial company based in India, founded in 2000. The company specializes in providing a range of financial services, including home loans, loans for non-resident Indians, and loans against properties, all offered at competitive interest rates. Catering to both salaried and self-employed individuals, Sammaan Capital aims to facilitate quick access to funding for various purposes such as construction, renovation, and the purchase of residential properties, including apartments, flats, and bungalows. Additionally, the company extends its lending services to cooperative societies, associations, companies, builders, developers, and contractors, ensuring a diverse clientele while conducting all operations within India.
MobiKwik
Series G in 2021
MobiKwik is a mobile payment platform that provides a wide array of financial products for both consumers and merchants in India. The company offers services such as a prepaid digital wallet, pay-later options, money transfers, loans, and investment opportunities. By leveraging big data analytics and machine learning, MobiKwik enhances user experiences and streamlines transactions for everyday needs, including phone recharges, online shopping, and purchasing movie tickets. Its goal is to deliver accessible payment and credit solutions, helping users manage their finances without the necessity of a credit card or bank account.
Reliance Retail
Private Equity Round in 2020
Reliance Retail Limited (RRL) is a prominent retail organization in India, serving millions of customers while supporting thousands of farmers and vendors through its comprehensive value chain. The company operates a diverse range of retail formats, including neighborhood stores, supermarkets, hypermarkets, wholesale cash and carry outlets, specialty stores, and online platforms. Its product offerings encompass fresh foods, groceries, apparel, footwear, lifestyle and home improvement items, as well as electronic goods and agricultural implements. By leveraging a core growth strategy of backward integration, RRL has effectively connected producers to consumers, thereby enhancing accessibility and affordability across various market segments.
Greenko Group
Debt Financing in 2019
Greenko Group is one of India's fastest growing Independent Power Producers, focusing on developing clean energy assets in India to meet Indian's ever-increasing demand for power. The Group is building a de-risked portfolio of wind, solar, hydropower, natural gas, and biomass assets within India and intends to increase the installed capacity it operates by developing new greenfield assets. The group is listed on the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market (AIM), having its asset base in India. Currently has over 120 MW of contracted capacity including 6 hydro & 6 biomass plants and nearly 350 MW of licenses under development. It was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Hyderabad, India.
Greenko Group
Private Equity Round in 2019
Greenko Group is one of India's fastest growing Independent Power Producers, focusing on developing clean energy assets in India to meet Indian's ever-increasing demand for power. The Group is building a de-risked portfolio of wind, solar, hydropower, natural gas, and biomass assets within India and intends to increase the installed capacity it operates by developing new greenfield assets. The group is listed on the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market (AIM), having its asset base in India. Currently has over 120 MW of contracted capacity including 6 hydro & 6 biomass plants and nearly 350 MW of licenses under development. It was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Hyderabad, India.
ReNew
Funding Round in 2019
ReNew is a prominent decarbonization solutions company in India, recognized for its substantial clean energy portfolio of approximately 13.7 gigawatts as of March 31, 2023, making it one of the largest globally. As an independent power producer, ReNew focuses on developing and operating clean energy projects to address India's growing energy demands in an efficient and sustainable manner. The company offers comprehensive solutions across various segments, including wind power, solar power, hydro power, and transmission lines. In addition to its core energy production, ReNew emphasizes value-added services through digitalization, energy storage, and participation in carbon markets, all of which are essential for combating climate change.
Greenko Group
Private Equity Round in 2019
Greenko Group is one of India's fastest growing Independent Power Producers, focusing on developing clean energy assets in India to meet Indian's ever-increasing demand for power. The Group is building a de-risked portfolio of wind, solar, hydropower, natural gas, and biomass assets within India and intends to increase the installed capacity it operates by developing new greenfield assets. The group is listed on the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market (AIM), having its asset base in India. Currently has over 120 MW of contracted capacity including 6 hydro & 6 biomass plants and nearly 350 MW of licenses under development. It was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Hyderabad, India.
Greenko Group
Private Equity Round in 2018
Greenko Group is one of India's fastest growing Independent Power Producers, focusing on developing clean energy assets in India to meet Indian's ever-increasing demand for power. The Group is building a de-risked portfolio of wind, solar, hydropower, natural gas, and biomass assets within India and intends to increase the installed capacity it operates by developing new greenfield assets. The group is listed on the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market (AIM), having its asset base in India. Currently has over 120 MW of contracted capacity including 6 hydro & 6 biomass plants and nearly 350 MW of licenses under development. It was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Hyderabad, India.
Amber Group
Private Equity Round in 2018
Amber Enterprises India Ltd is a prominent solution provider for Air conditioner OEM/ODM Industry in India. It has a dominant presence in RACs complete unit and deals in major RAC components with 10 manufacturing facilities across India focusing in on different product segments.
Greenko Group
Private Equity Round in 2016
Greenko Group is one of India's fastest growing Independent Power Producers, focusing on developing clean energy assets in India to meet Indian's ever-increasing demand for power. The Group is building a de-risked portfolio of wind, solar, hydropower, natural gas, and biomass assets within India and intends to increase the installed capacity it operates by developing new greenfield assets. The group is listed on the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market (AIM), having its asset base in India. Currently has over 120 MW of contracted capacity including 6 hydro & 6 biomass plants and nearly 350 MW of licenses under development. It was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Hyderabad, India.
Alkem Laboratories
Venture Round in 2015
Alkem Laboratories is an Indian pharmaceutical company that specializes in the development, manufacture, and sale of pharmaceutical generics, branded generics, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). The company offers a wide range of products in both acute and chronic therapeutic areas, including anti-infectives, pain management, vitamins and minerals, cardiovascular health, gynecology, and diabetes care. Alkem has established a significant presence in India and also markets its products in international markets such as the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Over the past 12 years, it has consistently ranked among the top ten pharmaceutical companies in India, reflecting its strong position in the industry.
ReNew
Private Equity Round in 2015
ReNew is a prominent decarbonization solutions company in India, recognized for its substantial clean energy portfolio of approximately 13.7 gigawatts as of March 31, 2023, making it one of the largest globally. As an independent power producer, ReNew focuses on developing and operating clean energy projects to address India's growing energy demands in an efficient and sustainable manner. The company offers comprehensive solutions across various segments, including wind power, solar power, hydro power, and transmission lines. In addition to its core energy production, ReNew emphasizes value-added services through digitalization, energy storage, and participation in carbon markets, all of which are essential for combating climate change.
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