Introducing Somerset Indus Capital Partners: A Leading Healthcare Investment Firm in India
Somerset Indus Capital Partners, based in Worli Mumbai, India, is a prominent venture capital and private equity firm specializing in the healthcare sector. The company was established in 2011, with the founding of Somerset Indus Healthcare Fund by Avinash Kenkare, a seasoned private equity professional with over 20 years of successful investing experience in healthcare. Alongside, Somerset Indus Healthcare India Fund was founded by Mayur Sirdesai, a healthcare and pharma expert with more than 20 years of experience in the Indian Pharma and Healthcare Industry, spanning across private equity, operational, and consulting services.
In 2018, the company launched its second fund, further strengthening the team by bringing two new partners on board, namely Kannan Ramesh, who possesses 25 years of experience in healthcare delivery and fundraising, and Sharad Ladha, a professional with 20 years of expertise in private equity, consulting, and insurance-related experience. The Fund aims to make controlling or influential minority investments in Indian healthcare companies, employing various transaction structures such as leveraged buyouts, build-ups, and growth financings. Somerset's investment professionals demonstrate their commitment to the company's success by investing a significant amount of personal capital in the Fund.
Somerset Indus Capital Partners focuses on investing in healthcare delivery product and service platforms operated by experienced healthcare entrepreneurs. The firm is particularly interested in businesses providing quality and affordable healthcare services throughout India, primarily targeting the lower tier markets. By adopting an investment thesis centered around profitable and sustainable impact-based investing, Somerset Indus supports capacity building and aims to deliver accessible and affordable healthcare in India. The company maintains a strong emphasis on creating a positive impact on the environment, society, and governance.
For more information about Somerset Indus Capital Partners and their investment approach, visit their website at http://www.somersetinduscap.com.