ICICI Venture

ICICI Venture is a wholly owned subsidiary of ICICI Bank Limited, established in 1988, and is a pioneer in the Indian alternative asset management industry. The firm has invested in over 600 businesses across multiple economic cycles, delivering superior risk-adjusted returns to its investors. ICICI Venture partners with leading Indian and global financial investors through various capital pools and investment strategies to provide customized equity, debt, and hybrid capital solutions for businesses with a strong India nexus.

The firm's investment strategy encompasses private equity, venture capital, real estate, infrastructure, and special situations. ICICI Venture typically invests in mid-market companies in India that offer a strong value proposition, substantial growth prospects, and sustainable competitive advantages. The firm provides growth equity to strengthen businesses and position them for future growth, and selectively engages in control and joint control transactions with like-minded partners.

ICICI Venture has a rich history of managing or advising capital from global sovereign wealth funds, global pensions, global fund of funds, global and Indian insurance companies, global and Indian development finance institutions, Indian banks, global and Indian private banks, Indian family offices, and corporate investors. The firm has a track record of over 80 exits since 2002, utilizing diverse exit strategies including IPOs, sales to strategic players, sales through capital markets, trade sales, and buybacks to create value for its investors.