Avendus Future Leaders Fund I

Avendus Future Leaders Fund I is a private equity fund managed by Avendus Capital Private Limited, focusing on late-stage investments in India's consumer and financial services sectors. The fund aims to invest in 'best of breed' market leaders and emerging leaders, leveraging Avendus' extensive network and industry insights to create mid to long-term value. It typically takes minority stakes in late-stage companies, providing capital for growth and expansion.

The fund's investment strategy centers on identifying high-growth, market-leading companies within the consumer and financial services industries. By leveraging Avendus' deep domain expertise and extensive relationship network with entrepreneurs and financial sponsors, it offers access to a differentiated portfolio while also providing multiple exit options. The fund has a track record of successful investments, with its first fund returning over 100% of investor capital within four years.

Avendus Future Leaders Fund I is registered as a Category-II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The fund's portfolio includes notable companies such as Lenskart Solutions, Delhivery, VerSe Innovation, Bikaji Foods, National Stock Exchange, and Ujjivan Small Finance Bank. These investments reflect the fund's commitment to supporting market leaders and emerging leaders in the Indian market.