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Kotak Alternate Asset Managers

Investor type

PE / VC / Fund of funds / Debt fund

Founded

2005

AUM

$29 M

Location

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Asia
Investor profile last updated: 24 September, 2026

Profile

Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Limited, part of the Kotak Mahindra Group, is a prominent alternative asset manager based in Mumbai, India. Established in 2005, the firm is led by Managing Director Srini Srinivasan, who has been instrumental in raising significant capital for the firm. With a team of 101-250 professionals, Kotak Alts is committed to leveraging India's economic growth through strategic investments in various sectors.

The firm focuses on a diverse range of sectors including real estate, private equity, infrastructure, private credit, and data centers. Kotak Alts manages and advises over $22 billion in assets, with a strong emphasis on India's market dynamics. Their investment strategy is rooted in understanding India's cultural and economic landscape, allowing them to identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities. The firm operates multiple funds, including the Kotak Alternate Life Science Fund and the Kotak Yield & Growth Fund.

Notable investments by Kotak Alts include strategic positions in real estate and infrastructure projects across India. The firm is recognized for its ability to navigate complex market conditions and its commitment to transparency, trust, and integrity in its investment practices.

Industry

Financial Services Data infra HealthTech CleanTech Infrastructure Technology MedTech Utilities Telecommunications SaaS Retail Real Estate IT Services Healthcare Services Foodtech Food and Beverage E-commerce/Marketplace Consumer Services (B2C) Business Services (B2B) Medical Devices Pharmaceuticals Life Sciences

Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Funds

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Kotak Alternate Life Science Fund
Venture Capital (VC)
Medical Devices
Pharmaceuticals
MedTech
Life Sciences
HealthTech
Late Stage (Series C+)
Asia
$5-10 m
$29 M
January 2025
Kotak Yield & Growth Fund
Private Equity (PE)
Fund of funds
Debt fund
Real Estate
Asia
$10-50 m
$522 M
September 2026

Contacts

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Eshwar Karra Chief Executive Officer, Kotak Strategic Situations fund
Chief Executive Officer, Kotak Strategic Situations fund
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Srini Sriniwasan Managing Director
Managing Director
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FAQs about Kotak Alternate Asset Managers

Kotak Alternate Asset Managers is a venture capital and private equity firm that also operates as a fund of funds and debt fund. It backs companies at Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Kotak Alternate Asset Managers is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Kotak Alternate Asset Managers was founded in 2005.
Kotak Alternate Asset Managers invests in companies and startups in Financial Services, Data infra, HealthTech, CleanTech, Infrastructure, Technology, MedTech, Utilities, Telecommunications, SaaS, Retail, Real Estate, IT Services, Healthcare Services, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, E-commerce/Marketplace, Consumer Services (B2C), Business Services (B2B), Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences.
Kotak Alternate Asset Managers invests in companies and startups in Asia.
Kotak Alternate Asset Managers invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Kotak Alternate Asset Managers usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Kotak Alternate Asset Managers has around $29m assets under management.
Kotak Alternate Asset Managers last fund was created/launched in 2026-09-23
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