Daksham Capital

Profile

Daksham Capital is a multi-family office and private wealth management firm based in Gurugram, India. Established by experienced industry leaders with backgrounds in corporate banking, investment banking, and wealth management, the firm is led by co-founders Saket Lakhotia, Pankaj Kedia, Astha Mago, and Achin Bhardwaj. They bring extensive experience from institutions like Standard Chartered, YES Bank, Grant Thornton, and Morgan Stanley. The team is known for integrating analytical rigor with personalized advisory services to deliver long-term value for their clients, focusing on multi-generational wealth frameworks and advisory solutions.

The firm invests in diverse sectors, primarily focusing on early-growth consumer businesses including D2C brands, consumer enablers, B2B2C models, and companies leveraging AI. It typically invests between $0.7 million to $2.8 million per investment, with a particular interest in the Indian market. Daksham Capital's maiden fund, Daksham Growth Ventures (DGV) Fund I, has reached a first close of approximately $13.9 million, with commitments from family offices, high-net-worth individuals, and entrepreneurs. The fund is registered as a Category II AIF with SEBI and intends to make strategic investments in consumer-focused enterprises.

Notable portfolio companies include ventures in various sectors though specific names are currently unavailable. The firm leverages its robust advisory network and expertise to identify promising investment opportunities and provide strategic guidance to its portfolio companies, driving growth and value creation.