Ashish Kumar says more PE and VC funds may own firms beyond fees
In short
Fundamentum’s Ashish Kumar says some Indian PE and VC fund managers want to make money by owning valuable firms, not just from fees and profit share. He expects four or five to try this in the next three years.
What the reporting says
Fundamentum’s Ashish Kumar says some Indian private equity and venture capital fund managers want to build equity value by owning valuable firms themselves, not only by earning fees and carry. He expects four or five managers to try this within three years, though he says most have no firm plans yet. The remarks suggest a possible shift in how some funds create returns.
Why it matters
Ashish Kumar of Fundamentum says some Indian private equity and venture capital managers want to create equity value by owning firms, not just collecting fees and carry. He expects four or five managers to attempt this within three years, though most lack firm plans. The comments point to a possible change in fund strategy for Indian investment managers and portfolio companies.