IL&FS Investment Managers Limited

IL&FS Investment Managers Limited (IIML) is a prominent private equity fund manager in India, managing funds on behalf of leading Indian and international institutions. Established in 1989 as Creditcapital Venture Fund (India) Limited, it was later renamed IL&FS Venture Corporation and subsequently IL&FS Investment Managers Limited. The company is a subsidiary of Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services Limited (IL&FS), a state-funded infrastructure development and finance company in India. IIML is listed on the National Stock Exchange (Stock Code: IVC) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (Stock Code: 511208).

IIML's investment strategy encompasses a wide range of stages, including seed, early stage, growth, late stage, pre-IPO, and buyout. The firm focuses on sectors such as technology, healthcare, real estate, financial services, consumer goods, energy, telecommunications, media, retail, transportation, logistics, education, agriculture, manufacturing, and automotive. Geographically, IIML primarily targets markets in India, China, and the United States, with additional interests in Europe, Southeast Asia, and other emerging markets. The firm seeks to make equity investments ranging from $1 million to $50 million in companies with market capitalizations between $50 million and $150 million. In the real estate sector, IIML invests between $20 million and $50 million, and in infrastructure projects, it provides seed capital funding in the range of $2 million to $10 million.

IIML's portfolio includes a diverse array of companies across various industries and stages. The firm's investment philosophy emphasizes active involvement in its portfolio companies, often taking seats on their boards of directors. This approach aims to drive value creation and strategic growth. IIML's track record reflects a commitment to fostering innovation and supporting the expansion of emerging businesses across multiple sectors, contributing significantly to the development of India's private equity landscape.