Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Motilal Oswal Alternates Raises $800 Million Private Equity Fund
Motilal Oswal Alternates, a company that invests in other businesses, has successfully raised $800 million for a new fund.
This fund is aimed at investing in medium-sized businesses across different industries in India.
They've already invested in some companies, including one that makes flavored drinks.
The company expects to raise more money, potentially reaching $950 million, by October.
The firm has a strong track record of making investments and helping businesses grow.
This fundraising comes at a time when India's investment market is booming due to economic growth and changes in the market.
It is also worth noting that other global investors are investing more money in India as China slows.
Motilal Oswal Alternates raised $800 million for its fifth private equity fund, exceeding its initial target.
The fund's final close is expected by October, with a potential corpus of up to $950 million.
The fund will invest $40-80 million in mid-market businesses across various sectors.
Since 2007, the private equity platform has made 50 investments and achieved 23 exits, generating ~$1 billion in liquidity.
India's private equity market is seeing record inflows, supported by strong GDP growth and structural reforms.
- Who
- Motilal Oswal Alternates, backed by investors like the International Finance Corporation and Adams Street Partners.
- What
- Motilal Oswal Alternates raised $800 million for its fifth private equity fund.
- When
- The first close of the fund has been completed with the final close expected by October.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To invest in mid-market businesses and capitalize on India's growing private equity market.
- Fund Size
- $800 million (initial close)
- Potential Corpus
- Up to $950 million
- Fund Focus
- Mid-market businesses
- Investment Range
- $40-80 million per business
- Sectors
- Consumer, financial services, healthcare, niche manufacturing, technology
- AUM Exceeding
- $3.5 billion
- Platform Inception
- 2007
- GDP Growth
- 7.4% YoY in Q4 and 6.5% over FY25