Nature of Transaction – Mergers & Acquisition | Sector – FMCG

VERTICES PARTNERS represented it client Marico Limited as it acquired a majority stake in Cosmix Wellness Limited for INR 225 Crores [USD 24.8 million].  Marico Limited has currently acquired 60 percent with the remaining 40 percent will be acquired over a three-year period. Together, they will focus on accelerating their association journey, expanding into relevant adjacent wellness categories, and building a sustainable, profitable brand.

The transaction was led by Founder and Managing Partner, Vinayak Burman and Partner, Vikrant Anand, along with a team that included Associate Managers, Nisha Dharod and Nishtha Khandelwal and Associate Stuti Jain.

Nature of Transaction – Venture Capital | Sector – HR Technology

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its client Aavishkaar Capital as it invested INR 75 Crores of the total INR 97 Crores raised by WorkIndia (Eloquent Info Solutions Private Limited) in this Series B fundraise. The balance amount was invested by its existing investor BeeNext Capital. The fund raised will be used to upgrade WorkIndia’s technology platform, improve job matching between employers and candidates, expand into new high-demand regions, and drive innovation.

The transaction was led by, Partner, Vikrant Anand, along with a team that included Principal Associate, Varun Kaka, Associate Manager, Nisha Dharod and Associate, Liji Anna Thomas. Founder and Managing Partner, Vinayak Burman provided strategic inputs.

Nature of Transaction – Joint Venture | Sector –Maritime Technology

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its client Admaren Tech Private Limited as it entered into a joint venture with Hoppe Marine GmbH to set up a new company SecureLoad Systems Private Limited dedicated to modernizing vessel loading, stability assessment, and cargo planning across global fleets. The company will undertake the business of development, customization, sale, implementation, consulting, research, maintenance, testing and benchmarking of software solutions.

The transaction was led by Partner, Manu Varghese, along with a team that included Senior Associate Manager, Vidhi Shah and Associates, Cashmira Poonacha. Founder and Managing Partner, Vinayak Burman provided strategic inputs.

Nature of Transaction – Venture Capital | Sector – Wellness

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its client BabyOrgano [Natureovedic Consumers Private Limited]
 as it raised ₹20 Crores in this Pre-Series A funding round. The round was led by RPSG Capital Ventures and saw participation from existing investor Sauce.vc.  The funds raised will be used to fuel product development, marketing and operational expansion.

The transaction was led by Partner, Vishal Mehta, along with a team that included Associate Managers Nisha Dharod and Mitali Hakani. Founder and Managing Partner, Vinayak Burman provided strategic inputs.

Nature of Transaction – Venture Capital | Sector – D2C

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its long-standing client Prath Ventures, as it invested USD 1 MN [₹9 Crores] in Happi Planet- A home care products maker, as it raised USD 2 Mn [₹18 Crores] in this latest round of fundraise. Fireside Ventures were the other investors in this round who brought in the balance fund. The funds raised will be used to expand its product range, increase distribution, scale operations, and add talent across functions.
The transaction was led by Partner, Vikrant Anand, along with a team that included Senior Associate, Shagun Rathi Mittal, and Associates, Ayushi Narayan, Hemant Srivastava and Stuti Jain. Founder and Managing Partner, Vinayak Burman provided strategic inputs

Nature of Transaction – Private Equity | Sector – NBFC

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its long-standing clients Abler Nordic Fund V KS and First Bridge India Growth Fund as it invested ₹150 Crores [USD 17MN]. This round was led by Abler Nordic along with the participation from First Bridge India, while Berar Finance Limited’s first institutional investor made a partial exit. The fresh capital will be used to deepen Berar’s two-wheeler financing presence and expand its secured MSME loan portfolio.

The transaction was led by Founder and Managing Partner, Vinayak Burman, along with a team that included Partner, Vikrant Anand, Principal Associate, Nishant Singh, Associate Manager, Nishtha Khandelwal and Associate Srishti Singh., provided strategic inputs.

Nature of Transaction – Venture Debt | Sector – Cosmetics

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its long-standing clients Sugar Cosmetics [Vellvette Lifestyle Private Limited] as it raised ₹15 Crores in Venture Debt from Stride Ventures Debt Fund.  The fund raised will be used for working capital purposes

The transaction was led by Founder and Managing Partner, Partner Vinayak Burman, along with Partner Vikrant Anand, Senior Associate Anushree Pathak, Associate Manager, Mitali Hakani and Associate Srishti Singh

Nature of Transaction – Joint Venture | Sector – Cosmetics

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its long-standing clients Sugar Cosmetics [Vellvette Lifestyle Private Limited] as it partnered with Myntra, the fashion ecommerce retailer in a joint venture to introduce Molten Beauty, a new skincare and makeup brand aimed at young Indian consumers.

The transaction was led by Founder and Managing Partner, Partner Vinayak Burman, along with Partner Vikrant Anand Principal Associate Varun Kaka, Senior Associate Anushree Pathak and Associates Srishti Singh and Jigar Mehta.

Nature of Transaction – Private Equity | Sector – Cosmetics

VERTICES PARTNERSrepresented its long-standing clients Sugar Cosmetics [Vellvette Lifestyle Private Limited] as it raised US$ 4.5 million in Series D from its existing investors Anicut Equity Continuum Fund, Elevation Capital VI Limited, A91 Emerging Fund I LLP, LCA Celestial Pte Ltd and Malabar India Fund Limited.

The transaction was led by Founder and Managing Partner, Partner Vinayak Burman, along with Partner Vikrant Anand Senior Associate Anushree Pathak, and Associates Srishti Singh, Stuti Jain and Jigar Mehta.

Nature of Transaction – Capital Market | Sector – Transportation – Marine Port & Services

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its client Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited as it raised ₹240 Crores (USD 27.20 million) through a preferential issue of equity shares to funds advised by Convergent Finance LLP namely for Infinity Direct Holdings, Infinity Direct Capital and Infinity Partners II – Direct. As part of this round, funds advised by Convergent Finance LLP are to be invested for a 10.3% stake in the Company.

The transaction was led by Founder and Managing Partner, Vinayak Burman, along with a team that included Partner, Vishal Mehta, Senior Associates, Shagun Rathi and Amit Shekhar Associate, and Associate, Stuti Jain.

Nature of Transaction – Venture Capital | Sector – Artificial Intelligence

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its client GreyLabs AI [AHG Technologies Private Limited] as it raised INR 85 Crores in this Series A fundraise led by Elevation Capital. The round also saw participation from existing investor Z47 and several angel investors. The recent capital infusion will be used to scale its Voice AI Agent Platform among other things.

The transaction was led by Partner, Vikrant Anand, along with a team that included Principal Associate Varun Kaka and Associate Managers, Mitali Hakani and Anushka Chaturvedi. Founder and Managing Partner, Vinayak Burman provided strategic inputs

Nature of Transaction –Capital Market | Sector – Manufacturing

VERTICES PARTNERS presented it clients – the Promoter and Promoter Group of Glass Wall Systems India as it prepares to raise INR 60 Crores through IPO for expansion and innovation.

The transaction was led by Founder and Managing Partner, Vinayak Burman, along with a team that included Partner, Vishal Mehta, Associate Manager, Vidhi Shah and Associate, Stuti Jain.

Nature of Transaction – Private Equity | Sector- Quick Commerce

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its client Peeko [Happki Moms Private Limited] as it raised USD 3.2 Million in this Seed Series Round of fundraise led by Stellaris Venture Partners. The round also saw participation from several angel investors, including Maninder Gulati, Titan Capital co-founders Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal, Abhishek Goyal, Nitin Gupta, and V3 Ventures co-founder Arjun Vaidya. The raised funds will be used to improve product experience, expand supply, and hire new talent.
The transaction was led by Partner, Manu Varghese, along with a team that included, Associate Manager, Anushka Chaturvedi and Associate, Jigar Mehta.

Nature of Transaction – Venture Capital | Sector – Technology led Interior Design

VERTICES PARTNERS represented it’s long- standing client Flipspaces Technology Labs Private Limited as it raised USD 15 Million from UAE based CE Invests Limited, Singapore based Panthera Growth Partners and Japan’s SMBC Asia Fund. This fundraise was in extension to the recent INR 300 Crores fund round to accelerate global expansion.

The transaction was led by Equity Partner, Vishal Mehta, along with a team that included Principal Associate, Varun Kaka, Associate Manager, Vidhi Shah and Associate Stuti Jain. Founder and Managing Partner, Vinayak Burman provided strategic inputs.

Nature of Transaction – Private Equity| Sector – NBFC

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its long standing clients Abler Nordic and Unleash Capital, in the Series B Funding Round as CredRight raised USD 10 Million. This was also the first investment through Abler’s new Fund V, which also made them the company’s largest equity investor. Existing Investors, The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation also participated in this round of fund raise.

The transaction was led by Equity Partner, Vikrant Anand along with a team that included Principal Associate Nishant Singh. Founder and Managing Partner Vinayak Burman provided strategic inputs.

VERTICES PARTNERS also represented existing investor Unleash Capital, led by Equity Partner, Vishal Mehta along with a team that included Principal Associate, Varun Kaka and Associate Manager, Nisha Dharod.

Nature of Transaction – Private Equity| Sector – Construction

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its client Mr. Kamlesh Arjun Choudhari Family Office, as it made a strategic investment in of INR 7.5 CR in Hey Concrete [Wabi Sabi Surfaces Private Limited]. Hey Concrete, is the country’s fastest growing brand in sustainable and design -led concrete surfaces. The investment will be used for driving global expansion through- Development of an advanced manufacturing unit, International growth across key architectural hubs and Market penetration of their Green Pro-certified concrete products.
The transaction was led by Equity Partner, Vishal Mehta along with a team that included Associate Srishti Singh. Founder and Managing Partner Vinayak Burman provided strategic inputs.

Nature of Transaction – Venture Capital| Sector – Jewellery

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its client Demi-fine Fashion Private Limited [Palmonas], as it raised INR 55 Cr [USD 6.3 Million] in Series A Funding Round led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India (SEAI). It plans to use the fresh capital to strengthen its 9kt gold demi-fine collection, open 100 new stores in the next 12 months and expand into newer categories. Palmonas has earlier raised funds in the angel round in 2023 and investment from Namita Thapar and Ritesh Agarwal on Shark Tank India Season 4.

The transaction was led by Equity Partner, Vikrant Anand along with a team that included Associate Manager Nisha Dharod and Associates Liji Anna Thomas and Hemant Srivastava. Founder and Managing Partner Vinayak Burman provided strategic inputs.

Nature of Transaction – Acquisition| Sector – Dairy

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its Client HR Food Processing Private Limited [Osam Dairy] and its promoters as it got 100% acquired by Dodla Dairy Limited for INR 271 Crores.

The transaction was led by Partner, Vikrant Anand along with a team that included Senior Associate Nishant Singh and Associates Nishtha Khandelwal and Mohammed Kaif. Founder and Managing Partner Vinayak Burman provided strategic inputs

Nature of Transaction – Venture Capital| Sector – D2C

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its Client Raincheck Earth Private Limited as it raised USD 1.2 million from two prominent Japanese investors which included TRTL Ventures and saw participation from existing investor AngelList India Syndicate

The transaction was led by Partner, Vikrant Anand along with a team that included Senior Associate Anushree Pathak and Associate Nishtha Khandelwal. Founder and Managing Partner Vinayak Burman provided strategic inputs

Nature of Transaction – Venture Capital| Sector – NBFC

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its Client First Bridge India Growth as it participated in the Series C fundraise of INR 200 Cr by Mahaveer Finance India Ltd. The round was led by Elevation Capital and saw participation from existing investor BanyanTree Finance.

The transaction was led by Partner, Vikrant Anand along with a team that included Senior Associate Nishant Singh and Associates Nishtha Khandelwal and Hemant Srivastava. Founder and Managing Partner Vinayak Burman provided strategic inputs.

Nature of Transaction – Mergers and Acquisitions | Sector – Chemicals

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its client Baba Advance Materials Limited (a group entity of Acutaas Chemicals Limited as it entered a Joint Venture with South Korea based company J & Materials Co to form Indichem Inc. whereby BAML shall hold 75% of the share capital of the joint venture company and the rest 25% by J & Materials Co.

The transaction was led by Senior Partner, Amit Manubarwala, along with a team that included Partner, Vishal Mehta and Associate Manager, Nisha Dharod. Founder and Managing Partner Vinayak Burman provided strategic inputs

Nature of Transaction – Mergers and Acquisitions| Sector – Waste recycling

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its client Planetfirst Green Private Limited as it sold 40% shareholding to POCL Enterprises Limited.

The transaction was led by Senior Partner, Amit Manubarwala, along with a team that included Partner, Vishal Mehta and Associate Manager, Nisha Dharod. Founder and Managing Partner Vinayak Burman provided strategic inputs.

Nature of Transaction – Private Equity| Sector – Healthcare

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its client Luma Fertility [Sparrow Health Technologies Private Limited] as it raised INR 34 Crores [USD 4 million] through Seed Funding.  The funding was led by Surge Ventures VIII [Peak XV] and saw participation from G&L Advisory LLP.

The transaction was led by Partner, Vishal Mehta along with a team that included Associates Vidhi Shah and Cashmira Poonacha. Founder and Managing Partner Vinayak Burman provided strategic inputs.

Nature of Transaction – Venture Capital | Sector – Technology Led Interior Design

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its long-standing client Flipspaces Technology Labs Private Limited in this Series B fundraise round of ₹50 Crores as an extension of the recent INR250 crores funding round to accelerate Global Expansion. Asiana Fund I was bought on board as a new investor.

The transaction was led by Partner, Vishal Mehta along with a team that included Senior Associate, Varun Kaka and Associates Vidhi Shah and Stuti Jain. Founder and Managing Partner Vinayak Burman provided strategic inputs.

Nature of Transaction – Private Equity| Sector- FMCG

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its client Eggoz (Nupa Technologies Private Limited) as it raised INR 167 Crores (USD 20Mn) in this Series C funding round.  The investment round was led by mid-market private-equity firm Gaja Capital.

The transaction was led by Partner, Vikrant Anand, along with a team that included Senior Associate, Shagun Rathi Mittal, and Associates, Hemant Srivastava and Anna Liji Thomas. Founder and Managing Partner Vinayak Burman provided strategic inputs

Nature of Transaction – Acquisition| Sector – Healthcare

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its client Dr. Gadgil Eye Hospital as it entered a 100% acquisition through a business transfer by ASG India Oculus Private Limited.

The transaction was led by Partner, Manu Varghese along with a team that included Senior Associate, Anushree Pathak, Associate Manager, Mitali Hakani and Associate, Stuti Jain. Founder and Managing Partner, Vinayak Burman, provided strategic inputs.

Nature of Transaction – Venture Capital | Sector – Automobiles- Electric Vehicles

VERTICES PARTNERS represented it long-standing client Aavishkaar Capital in this Series A Funding round through Aavishkaar India Fund VI as it invested ₹38 Crores in Vecmocon Technologies Private Limited.

The transaction was led by Partner, Vikrant Anand, along with a team that included Senior Associate, Varun Kaka, and Associates, Vidhi Shah, Ayushi Narayan and Mohammed Kaif. Founder and Managing Partner Vinayak Burman provided strategic inputs

Nature of Transaction – Private Equity | Sector – Fashion

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its long-standing client Prath Ventures in this Series A funding round investment through Eternal Emerging Enterprises Fund I in Miraggio Lifestyles Private Limited. The round saw participation from RPSG Capital Ventures and Client Associates Alternate Fund.

The transaction was led by Partners, Vikrant Anand, along with Senior Associate, Shagun Rathi Mittal and Associates, Amit Shekhar and Srishti Singh. Founder and Managing Partner Vinayak Burman provided strategic inputs.

Nature of Transaction – Private Equity | Sector – SaaS

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its client Wendor Innovations Private Limited in this Seed Series Fundraise of ₹21 Crores from Elan Professional Appliances Private Limited

The transaction was led by Partner, Manasi Pathak Verma along with a team that included Associates, Liji Anna Thomas and Garima Thukral.

Nature of Transaction – Venture Capital | Sector – Technology Led Interior Design

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its long-standing client Flipspaces Technology Labs Private Limited in this Series B fundraise round of ₹250 Crores from Iron Pillar India Fund II, Prashasta and Affiliates, Catalyst Advisors LLP and Carpediem Capital Partners Fund I.

The transaction was led by Partner, Vishal Mehta along with a team that included Senior Associate, Varun Kaka and Associates, Vidhi Shah and Stuti Jain. Founder and Managing Partner Vinayak Burman provided strategic inputs.

Nature of Transaction – Venture Capital | Sector – FMCG

VERTICES PARTNERS

represented its long-standing client Prath Ventures in this Pre- Series A funding round investment through Eternal Emerging Enterprises Fund – I of ₹17 Crores [US$ 2MN] in Eat Better Co. Prath Ventures co-led this funding round along with Spring Marketing Capital and included other existing investors

The transaction was led by Partners, Vishal Mehta and Vikrant Anand, along with Senior Associate, Shagun Rathi Mittal and Associates, Vidhi Shah, Cashmira Poonacha and Mohammad Kaif. Founder and Managing Partner Vinayak Burman provided strategic inputs.

Nature of Transaction – Venture Capital |Sector – QSR

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its long-standing client Prath Ventures in this Pre-Series A funding round investment through Eternal Emerging Enterprises Fund – I of ₹19.6 Crores [US$ 2.3MN] in Nothing Before Coffee. Prath Ventures led this funding round.

The transaction was led by Partners, Vikrant Anand and Vishal Mehta, along with Senior Associate, Shagun Rathi Mittal and Associates, Srishti Singh and Mohammad Kaif. Founder and Managing Partner Vinayak Burman provided strategic inputs.

Nature of Transaction – Venture Capital | Venture Debt | Sector – FMCG

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its client Apna Mart [Fleet Labs Technologies Private Limited] in this Series B CCPS funding round as it raised $25 MN [Rs 214.5 crore] led by Fundamentum Partnership Fund and Accel, along with the participation of existing investors.

The transaction was led by Founding & Managing Partner, Mr. Vinayak Burman, along with Senior Partner, Mr. Amit Manubarwala, Partner, Mr. Vishal Mehta, Senior Associate, Ms. Anushree Pathak, Associate Manager Ms. Nisha Dharod and Associates Ms. Vidhi Shah and Ms. Srishti Singh.

Nature of Transaction – Private Equity | Sector – FinTech

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its client NABVENTURES FUND and Four SB Limited (Prime Ventures) in its Series-A funding in Navadhan Capital Private Limited of INR 111 Crores, a non-banking financial company which provides financing to rural entrepreneurs. NABVENTURES FUND was a lead in this funding round.

The transaction was led by Founding & Managing Partner, Mr. Vinayak Burman along with Senior Partner, Amit Manubarwala, Partner, Mr. Vishal Mehta, Associate Manager Ms. Nisha Dharod and Associate Ms. Anushka Chaturvedi.

Nature of Transaction – Private Equity | Sector – Cosmetics.

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its long-standing clients Sugar Cosmetics [Vellvette Lifestyle Private Limited] as it plans to raise US$ 4.5 million in Series D4 CCPS from its existing investors Anicut Equity Continuum Fund, Elevation Capital VI Limited, A91 Emerging Fund I LLP, LCA Celestial Pte Ltd and Malabar India Fund Limited.

The transaction was led by Founder and Managing Partner, Partner Vinayak Burman, along with Partner Vikrant Anand Senior Associate Anushree Pathak, and Associates Srishti Singh, Stuti Jain and Jigar Mehta.

Nature of Transaction – Private Equity |Sector – Networking & Leadership, Women Empowerment.

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its clients Ladies Who Lead – a pioneering members-only platform dedicated to advancing women in leadership as it raised USD 1 million in a pre-series A funding round led by Rainmatter Capital Fund, Nithin Kamath’s impact-driven investment firm and Raasa Retail Private Limited, the Family Office of Jayant Davar.

The transaction was led by Partner, Vishal Mehta along with Associates Vidhi Shah and Cashmira Poonacha. Founder and Managing Partner Vinayak Burman provided Strategic inputs.

Nature of Transaction –Mergers and Acquisition | Sector – Agri-Tech

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its client AgriTech startup DeHaat [Green Agrevolution Private Limited] in relation to the acquisition of farm advisory platform AgriCentral from Olam Agri through a business transfer agreement. 

The transaction was led by Founder and Managing Partner, Vinayak Burman along with Partner, Vikrant Anand, Senior Associate Nishant Singh and Associates Nishtha Khandelwal and Ayushi Narayan

Nature of Transaction –Joint Venture | Sector – Renewable Energy

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its client Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses in relation to the Joint Venture arrangement for the manufacturing of Solar Modules with Pennar Industries with a 50.1 % stake.

The transaction was led by Senior Partner, Siddharth Raja, along with Partner Manu Varghese Senior Associate, Prerna Bharthi Associate

Nature of Transaction –Private Equity |Sector – Saas, AI

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its client HostBooks in relation to the Series A1 CCPS Fundraise. The transaction was led by Founder and Managing Partner Vinayak Burman, Partner, Vikrant Anand, Senior Associate, Prerna Bharthi and Associates Hemant Srivastava, Ayushi Narayan and Liji Anna Thomas.

Nature of Transaction –Private Equity | Sector – Fintech

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its client Perpetuity Capital in relation to the Series Seed CCPS Fundraise from notable investors Inderpreet Wadhwa, Sudhir Kothari, Silver Pearl Limited and Baid Holdings.

The transaction was led by Partner, Vikrant Anand, Senior Associates, Nishant Singh and Shagun Rathi and Associates Amit Shekhar Dutta and Tejas Jaiswal. Founder and Managing Partner, Vinayak Burman provided strategic inputs

Nature of Transaction –Mergers and Acquisition | Sector – Manufacturing

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its client Atlas Copco India Private Limited in relation to the 100% acquisition of Trident Pneumatics Private Limited. As a part of the transaction, Atlas Copco Group also acquired 100% shareholding of V.O.L Industries limited, a Canadian entity.

The transaction was led by Partner, Rajat Agarwal, Associate Manager, Nisha Dharod and Associate Cashmira Poonacha. Founder and Managing Partner, Vinayak Burman provided strategic inputs.

Nature of Transaction –Private Equity | Sector – Consumer – D2C

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its client Beyond Appliances (ByondNxt Smart Home Private Limited) as it raised $2 million (₹17 crore) in a Series Seed CCPS fundraise, led by Fireside Ventures.

The transaction was led by Vikrant Anand (Partner), along with Varun Kaka (Senior Associate), Nishtha Khandelwal (Associate), Ayushi Narayan (Associate) and Stuti Jain (Associate). Founder and Managing Partner, Vinayak Burman provided strategic inputs.

Nature of Transaction –Private Equity | Sector – NBFC

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its client Finova Capital in relation to the Series E funding round. The transaction was led by Partner Vikrant Anand along with Senior Associates Varun Kaka and Anushree Pathak and Associate Manager Nisha Dharod. Founder and Managing Partner Vinayak Burman provided strategic inputs.

Nature of Transaction –Private Equity | Sector – FinTech

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its client Basic Home Loans [Basic Enterprises Private Limited] in relation to the Series B fundraise. The transaction was led by Partner Vikrant Anand along with Senior Associate Nishant Singh, Associate Manager Sucharita Manjunath and Associate Hemant Srivastava.

Nature of Transaction – Acquisition | Sector – Technology [Marketing]

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its client OPA Marketing Tech Private Limited in relation to the acquisition by Wondrlab India acquiring major shareholding (61%) in OPA Marketing Tech Private Limited. The transaction was led by Partner Vikrant Anand along with Senior Associate Nishant Singh and Associates Vidhi Shah and Tejas Jaiswal.

Nature of Transaction – Venture Capital | Sector – Artificial Intelligence

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its client GreyLabs AI [AHG Technologies Private Limited] in relation to the Seed Series round fundraise. The transaction was led by Partner Vani Panicker along with Senior Associate Varun Kaka and Associate Manager Sucharita Manjunath.

Nature of Transaction – Private Equity | Sector – AgriTech

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its client AgNext Technologies Pvt Ltd in relation to the Series B round of funding from Novo Holding A/S.  The transaction was led by Partner Vikrant Anand, along with Associates Gauranshi and Nishtha Khandelwal. Founder & Managing Partner, Vinayak Burman provided strategic inputs.

Nature of Transaction – Private Equity |Sector – Housing Finance

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its long-standing client Abler Nordic Fund IV KS and Oikocredit Ecumenical Development Cooperative Society U.A, in protecting their rights as existing investors in Sewa Grih Rin Limited as Aprwood Partners buys controlling stake. The transaction was led by Partner Vikrant Anand, along with Senior Associate Nishant Singh, and Associate Yatin Chandna. Founder & Managing Partner, Vinayak Burman provided strategic inputs.

Nature of Transaction – Private Equity | Sector – Renewable Energy

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its long-standing client Battery Smart [Upgrid Solutions Private Limited] in relation to the Series B round of funding led from Acacia Inclusion Limited, MUFG Bank, Blume Ventures, The Ecosystem Integrity Fund, and British International Investment.

The transaction was led by Partner Vikrant Anand, along with Senior Associate Varun Kaka, Associate Manager Prerna Bharti, and Associates Yatin Chandra and Liji Anna Thomas. Founder & Managing Partner, Vinayak Burman provided strategic inputs.

Nature of Transaction: Private Equity | Sector: Micro Finance

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its long-standing client Gojo & Company, Inc. in relation to the fundraise and acquisition. The transaction was led by Partner Vikrant Anand, along with Senior Associate Varun Kaka and Associates Nisha Dharod and Ms. Liji Thomas. Founder & Managing Partner, Vinayak Burman provided strategic inputs.

Nature of Transaction – Private Equity | Sector – Micro Finance

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its long-standing client Aavishkaar Capital in relation to the Series C round of funding in Altum Credo Home Finance Private Limited led by Z3Partners and Oikocredit. The transaction was led by Partner Vikrant Anand, along with Associate Nishtha Khandelwal and Associate Garima Thukral. Founder & Managing Partner, Vinayak Burman provided strategic inputs.

Nature of Transaction – Private Equity |Sector – Financial Services (Micro- Finance)

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its long-standing client Sindhuja Micro-Credit in relation to the Series C transaction fundraise of 14.5 MN USD from Gawa Capital, Oiko Credit and existing investors Abler Nordic and Carpe Diem Capital with a team led by Partner Vikrant Anand and Associates, Nishtha Khandelwal and Gauranshi Saini. Founder & Managing Partner, Vinayak Burman provided strategic inputs.

Transaction: Private Equity | Sector: D2C

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its client Prath Ventures an early-stage venture capital fund in leading investment of investing $2.1 Million in Dismantle Digital Private Limited (Assembly Luggage) manufacturer of minimal and functional travel products in this Pre-Series A funding transaction.

The team was led by Partners Vikrant Anand and Vishal Mehta, Associate Manager Prerna Bharati and Associate Ms. Vidhi Shah in this said transaction.

Transaction: Private Equity | Sector: AgriTech

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its clients’ Omnivore Capital Management Advisors – India’s 1^st Agri focused VC Fund, a Bengaluru based company, Unleash Capital Partners –a group company of Gojo & Company, Inc (“Gojo”), a Japanese holding company and Siana Capital Management- a focused Venture Capital Fund Manager from Bengaluru to invest equity funds of $6.5 million (₹53 crore) in a Series A round transaction into Ayekart Fintech Private Limited an agrifood fintech platform, that aims to expand its operations nationwide and cater to a larger audience of FPOs (Farmer Producer Organizations), food manufacturers, distributors and retailers.

The team was led by Partner Vikrant Anand, Associate Manager Shagun Rathi, Associate Ayushi Narayan, Associate Gauranshi Saini and Associate Cashmira Poonacha for this transaction. Founder & Managing Partner, Vinayak Burman provided strategic inputs in the said transaction.

Transaction: General Corporate | Sector: Retail

VERTICES PARTNERS represented UK’s global fashion brand NEXT Retail Limited who wanted to expand in the ever-evolving Indian market, by awarding franchise rights to Indian retail giant Myntra Jabong Pvt Ltd., allowing it to scale Next’s omnichannel presence across the country. As part of the deal, Myntra’s Wholesale Business will establish Next-branded stores in India. It is proposed to launch between 8 to 10 Next branded stores in initial years of operation, with the first few being in Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru.

The deal team was led by Partner Vikrant Anand, along with Associate Manager Prerna Bharati, and Associates Ayushi Narayan, Nishtha Khandelwal and Garima Thukral for this transaction; Founder & Managing Partner, Vinayak Burman provided strategic inputs in the said transaction.