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ASK Alternates

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ASK Alternates last fund was created/launched in 2026-10-06.

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Investor type

Debt fund / PE

Founded

1983

AUM

Location

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Investment Ticket

$100+ m

Investment Stage

Region of investment

Asia

Investor profile last updated: 07 October, 2026

Profile

ASK Alternates is a private credit investor based in India, under the umbrella of the Blackstone-backed ASK Asset & Wealth Management Group. The firm focuses on providing strategic credit opportunities and is managed by Shantanu Sahai, the Fund Manager & CEO. ASK Alternates is part of a larger group that has over 40 years of expertise in the Indian financial market, characterized by disciplined and well-researched investment approaches.

ASK Alternates specializes in senior secured lending within the private credit sector, prioritizing capital preservation and regular income generation. It targets sectors such as healthcare, entertainment, renewable energy, consumer and retail, and defense. The firm partners with established shareholders and global institutions as co-lenders. Their second private credit fund aims to raise INR 1,000 crore, including a greenshoe option up to INR 1,500 crore, with commitments from family offices and ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

Notable investments by ASK Alternates include roles in the healthcare and entertainment sectors. The firm is known for disciplined credit selection and providing loans to businesses with robust cash flows, tangible collateral, and strong shareholders' backing.

Industry

Manufacturing Defense Energy Retail Media and Entertainment Industrial Healthcare Services Consumer Products

ASK Alternates Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Second Private Credit Fund	Private Equity (PE) Debt fund	Consumer Products Healthcare Services Industrial Media and Entertainment Retail Energy Defense		Asia	$1-5 m	—	October 2026

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Sameer Koticha Founder and Chairman, ASK Asset & Wealth Management Group

Founder and Chairman, ASK Asset & Wealth Management Group

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Rajesh Saluja Co-founder, CEO & MD, ASK Private Wealth

Co-founder, CEO & MD, ASK Private Wealth

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FAQs about ASK Alternates

Is ASK Alternates a venture capital or private equity firm?

ASK Alternates is a private equity firm that also operates as a debt fund. It writes tickets of $100+ m.

Where is ASK Alternates located?

ASK Alternates is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

When was ASK Alternates founded?

ASK Alternates was founded in 1983.

What sectors and industries does ASK Alternates invest in?

ASK Alternates invests in companies and startups in Manufacturing, Defense, Energy, Retail, Media and Entertainment, Industrial, Healthcare Services, Consumer Products.

What is ASK Alternates geographical focus of investments?

ASK Alternates invests in companies and startups in Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does ASK Alternates typically invest in?

ASK Alternates invests in companies and startups at .

What is the usual amount of ASK Alternates investment?

ASK Alternates usually invests $100+ m on average.

When was ASK Alternates last fund created?

ASK Alternates last fund was created/launched in 2026-10-06

What are the contacts of ASK Alternates?

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