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Welcome to the World of Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)

Explore investment strategies beyond traditional asset classes.
Our Offerings
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Nippon India Digital Innovation (NIDI) Fund 2A
Category
Category II
Target Companies
Private Equity - Growth Stage Tech Startups
Fund Tenure
March 2033. Extendable by 2 periods of 1 year each
Issuer
Nippon Life India AIF Management Ltd
Fund Size
₹ 500 Cr (Green shoe of ₹ 500 Cr)
Fund Manager
Sachin Bid
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Edelweiss Discovery Fund - II
Category
Category II
Target Companies
Focus on consumer, differentiated& more
Fund Tenure
8 years from date of Initial Close (Extendable by 2 years). Average expected holding period of 4-5 years
Issuer
EAAA Alternatives
Fund Size
₹4,000 Cr (₹1,500 Cr + ₹2,500 Cr Green-Shoe option)
Fund Manager
Ashish Agarwal
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ValueQuest S.C.A.L.E. Fund II
Category
Category II
Target Companies
Classic Economy Consumer,Pharma & Healthcare& more
Fund Tenure
8 years (+1 year + 1 year) from First Close
Issuer
Quest4Value Investment Managers LLP
Fund Size
₹ 3,000 crore + ₹ 1,000 crore greenshoe option (USD 475mn including greenshoe)
Fund Manager
Pushkar Jauhari
Benefits of investing in AIFs
Expert Management Specialised Strategies
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Managerial expertise with institutional backingManagerial expertise with institutional backing
Gain access to innovative & unique investment opportunitiesGain access to innovative & unique investment opportunities
Access wide range of asset class to help you diversify your portfolioAccess wide range of asset class to help you diversify your portfolio
Why invest with us?
Extensive expertise
Extensive expertisein the intricate landscape of AIFs
Diverse AIF basket
Diverse AIF basketto explore investment strategies.
Who can invest in AIFs?
Eligible investors including residents, NRIs, and foreign nationals
AIF investments are open to Resident Indians, NRIs, and foreign nationals.
Minimum investment requirement for AIF
For individual investors, the minimum investment requirement is set at Rs. 1 crore, while directors, employees, and fund managers are required to invest a minimum of Rs. 25 lakh.
Investor limit per AIF scheme
The number of investors allowed in each AIF scheme is generally capped at 1000, with the exception of angel funds, which permit up to 200 investors.
Minimum investment duration and lock-in period
Time horizon of the investment is minimum 3 years with no liquidity in the interim (For close-ended scheme).
Got Questions? We’ve got all your answers!

AIFs channels investments into assets not typically accessible through conventional investment avenues. These strategies provide investors with entry to various alternative investment categories such as private equity, venture capital, venture debt, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, hedge funds, and special situations.

AIFs offer a range of specialized investment opportunities with potential for higher yields. The minimum investment is ₹1 crore.

There are three different types of AIF - category I, category II, and category III. While Category I includes venture capital funds, angel funds, etc, category II funds have private equity funds, fund of funds, etc. Category III funds include hedge funds.

There are three subcategories of AIF - category I, category II, and category III. Category I AIFs invest in socially and economically viable projects, while category II invests in equity and debt securities. Category III funds deploy complex investment strategies.

Category I AIFs invest in startups and economically and socially viable projects. It has four types of funds, including venture capital funds, infrastructure funds, angel funds, and social venture funds.

SEBI defines Category II Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) as funds that fall outside the scope of both Category I and Category III AIFs and do not engage in leveraging or borrowing except to fulfill their everyday operational needs. It includes private equity funds, debt funds, and funds of funds.

Category III AIFs employ a variety of trading strategies and utilize leverage through investments in both listed and unlisted derivatives. They implement arbitrage, engage in derivatives trading, employ futures and margin trading strategies.

A debt fund is an AIF that primarily invests in debt or debt securities of listed or unlisted investee companies per the fund's stated objectives.

Resident Indians, foreign nationals, and NRIs can invest in alternative investment funds. For investors, the minimum investment limit is Rs 1 crore.

Yes, alternative investment funds do have a lock-in period. The minimum lock-in period is 3 years.

Alternative investment funds offer several potential benefits to investors, including diversification of their portfolios, potentially higher returns, and exposure to unique and non-traditional financial instruments such as private equity, hedge funds, real estate, and commodities.

Some of the risks associated with AIF investments include market risks, as the performance of AIFs is tied to the underlying assets, and they can be subject to market volatility. Additionally, liquidity risk may arise as AIFs often have lock-in periods and may not provide easy access to funds.

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