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Kedaara Capital

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Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2013

AUM

$5 600 M

Location

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Investment Ticket

$100+ m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Asia

Investor profile last updated: 18 September, 2026

Profile

Kedaara Capital is a private equity firm based in Mumbai, India, founded in 2011. The firm is known for its operationally oriented investment approach, focusing on control and minority investments. Kedaara combines local expertise with the global experience of its partner, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice. The team consists of 41 professionals, including 21 partners, who work closely with portfolio companies to drive strategic growth and operational excellence.

Kedaara Capital primarily invests in sectors such as financial services, healthcare, and consumer products, with a focus on companies in India and the United States. The firm typically invests between $75-125 million, with the capacity to invest over $200 million in select situations. Kedaara manages several funds, including Kedaara Capital Growth Fund I and III, with a total AUM exceeding $1.5 billion.

Notable investments by Kedaara Capital include Lenskart - eyewear retailer, Purplle - beauty e-commerce, Porter - logistics platform, Care Health Insurance - health insurance provider, and Mahindra Logistics - logistics services. These investments highlight Kedaara's commitment to partnering with companies to achieve significant growth and market leadership.

Industry

Data infra MedTech AI IT Services Industrial Healthcare Services Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services Fashion/Beauty Retail Education Consumer Products Construction Automotive Foodtech SaaS Software Transportation Security HealthTech

Kedaara Capital Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Kedaara Capital Growth Fund I	Private Equity (PE)	Education Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech SaaS Software Transportation	Series B	Asia	$5-10 m	$450 M	October 2013
Kedaara Capital Growth Fund III	Private Equity (PE)	Education Healthcare Services SaaS Security Software Transportation HealthTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	Asia	$5-10 m	$1100 M	August 2021
Kedaara Capital Continuation Fund	Private Equity (PE)	Education Healthcare Services SaaS Security Software Transportation HealthTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	Asia	$5-10 m	$300 M	September 2025
Kedaara Capital Fund IV AIF	Private Equity (PE)	Education Healthcare Services SaaS Security Software Transportation HealthTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	Asia	$5-10 m	$80 M	April 2026

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Manish Kejriwal Founder & Managing Partner

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Purav Shah Senior Vice President

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FAQs about Kedaara Capital

Is Kedaara Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?

Kedaara Capital is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $100+ m.

Where is Kedaara Capital located?

Kedaara Capital is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

When was Kedaara Capital founded?

Kedaara Capital was founded in 2013.

What sectors and industries does Kedaara Capital invest in?

Kedaara Capital invests in companies and startups in Data infra, MedTech, AI, IT Services, Industrial, Healthcare Services, Food and Beverage, Fintech, Financial Services, Fashion/Beauty, Retail, Education, Consumer Products, Construction, Automotive, Foodtech, SaaS, Software, Transportation, Security, HealthTech.

What is Kedaara Capital geographical focus of investments?

Kedaara Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Kedaara Capital typically invest in?

Kedaara Capital invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Kedaara Capital investment?

Kedaara Capital usually invests $100+ m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Kedaara Capital?

Kedaara Capital has around $5 600m assets under management.

When was Kedaara Capital last fund created?

Kedaara Capital last fund was created/launched in 2026-04-26

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