Overview

Prachetas is the Sanskrit word for pre-eminently intelligent or observant.

Prachetas Capital is a private equity fund manager and business advisory that firmly believes in the art of Value Investing, as articulated in the book “The Intelligent Investor”.

Prachetas Capital targets India-centric, technology-driven firms with a clear, growth-driven business model, built on sound commercial principles. We focus on opportunities either addressing the growing potential of the world’s fastest-growing economy or being headquartered here.

Prachetas Capital is led by a team of astute and pedigreed industry veterans, with considerable global experience and network. We are committed to the task of being a steward, directing our capital and management experience towards sectors with high growth potential.

Our Team

Decades of rich industry experience, deep knowledge, and a global network of resources are the bases that enable us to identify opportunities, attract outstanding entrepreneurs, and partner effectively to drive growth.

Executive Board Members

Praveen P. Kadle

Praveen P. Kadle

Chairman and Managing Director

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Non-Executive Board Members

Prakash Rao

Senior Advisor, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, India

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Kartik P. Kadle

Kartik Kadle

Manager, Ricardo Strategic Consulting

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Prachetas NIGF Team

Ajay Limaye

Senior Partner

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Corporate Team

Bhooma Bohra

Executive-Investor Relations

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Tanya Kadle

Tanya Kadle

IT Officer, Executive-HR & Admin

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Arpita Dhakane

Compliance Officer & Company Secretary

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Krupa Joshi

Executive – Finance & Accounts

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Vinay Malekati

Executive – Fund Accounts & Operations

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Advisors

Fund

Prachetas New India Growth Fund

  • The Fund size is US$ 200 – 250 Million
  • Focused on sectors like IT & Digital services, healthcare & pharma, financial services, logistics, and precision manufacturing
  • Providing growth capital needs between US$ 15 – 25 Million to meet growth objectives in Small and Medium Enterprises using new technologies with a revenue band ranging between US$ 15 – 150 Million preferably
Name of the AIF
Agastya Trust
Scheme Name of the AIF
Prachetas New India Growth Fund
Registered Address
FLOOR – 3, 310, PLOT NO. 221, MAKER CHAMBER, V JAMNALAL BAJAJ MARG, NARIMAN POINT, Mumbai City, Maharashtra, 400021
SEBI Registration No. of the AIF
IN/AIF2/21-22/0985
Investment Manager
Prachetas Capital Pvt. Ltd.
Registered office of the Investment Manager
FLOOR – 3, 310, PLOT NO. 221, MAKER CHAMBER, V JAMNALAL BAJAJ MARG, NARIMAN POINT, Mumbai City, Maharashtra, 400021

Providing growth capital preferably to first generation entrepreneurs with business models based on strong new technological platforms.

Value Addition

Besides providing growth capital, we draw on our considerable experience and global network to deliver the following

global-network

Market access through our global partner network

increase

Strategic inputs to build growth

agency

Mentoring through the business cycle

high-performance

Help build a high-performance organization

About Prachetas Capital - Our Value Addition

High Performance Framework — Detailed Description

This diagram illustrates a High Performance Framework organized in three concentric layers surrounding a central green circle labeled "Strategy and Performance".

Core (Centre)

A green circle at the centre is labeled "Strategy and Performance".

Inner Layer — Growth and Performance Dimensions

Four elements extend from the centre in a cross pattern:

  • Top: Growth Strategy
  • Bottom: Culture
  • Left: Performance
  • Right: Customer Supply and Value Chain

Middle Layer — Analysis and Innovation

Four diagonal elements connect the inner and outer layers:

  • Top: Opportunity Analysis Business Strategy
  • Bottom: Financial Perspective
  • Left: Employee Stake Analysis
  • Right: Technology and Innovation

Outer Layer — Strategic Dimensions

Eight elements positioned around the outer boundary:

  • Top-left: Environment
  • Top-centre: Sustainability
  • Top-right: Governance
  • Left-top: Opportunities
  • Left-bottom: Brand
  • Right-top: Resource Management
  • Right-bottom: Risk Management
  • Bottom-left: Liquidity Management
  • Bottom-right: Wellness

Foundation Bar

At the bottom, a dark blue bar contains five core values from left to right: Ethics, Excellence, Trust, Passion, Understanding.