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Aurum Rising India AIF

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Scheme Rating

IME Scheme Rating

4 of 5 stars

We recommend this fund as a well-defined alternative investment option, offering a focused approach to the pre-IPO market while also exploring other high-potential opportunities. Nine Rivers has demonstrated strong pedigree through their private equity-style investing approach in small-cap investing (with very impressive longer-term performance) and has an investment team with past private equity experience, making their investment style well-suited to this fund’s strategy. The main negative of the fund is liquidity – with a long 9 year fund tenure requiring investors to be willing to block capital for an extended period of time.

IME Strategy Rating

4 of 5 stars

Aurum Rising India is a closed-ended Category II AIF that primarily targets the pre-IPO market (at least 50%), with diversification into Special Situations and Listed SME companies (up to 25% each). The strategy places a strong emphasis focus in the manufacturing and consumer sectors.

AMC Rating

5 of 5 stars

AMC: Nine Rivers PMS (click link for detailed AMC review)

Nine Rivers Capital PMS is a reputable PMS provider specializing in small-cap investing with a private equity approach. They have a strong investments team and a focused approach to mid-and-small cap investing, making them a recommended choice for those interested in smaller companies.

PMS Scheme Ratings are driven by IME’s Proprietary Scheme Rating Methodology, which takes into account our ratings of the Scheme’s investment strategy, its maturity, the investment team, and our separate rating on the AMC that runs this particular scheme. Our views on each of these individual criteria are available via the IME RMS – which you can view by reaching out to one of our relationship managers (using either the live chat or book appointment feature on this site).

Investment Strategy

Aurum Rising India Fund is designed to capitalize on India’s economic growth by investing in high-potential, growth-stage companies across pre-IPO, SME, and special situation opportunities. The fund combines rigorous research, sector-agnostic strategies, and exit-oriented planning to deliver favorable risk-adjusted returns

Core Investment Approach

Portfolio Allocation:

  • Pre-IPO Companies (At least 50%):
    • Invest in unlisted medium to late stage businesses expected to go public within 2-3 years.
    • Prioritize sectors with large addressable markets and competitive advantages.
    • Cheque Size: 5-25 Cr
  • Special Situations (up to 25%):
    • Target unique opportunities offering high-value realization.
    • Seeking special situations that offer a disproportionate value unlocking
    • Cheque Size: 10-30 Cr
  • Listed SME Opportunities (up to 25%):
    • Early investment in companies listed on SME platforms to capture growth potential.
    • Cheque Size: 5-15 Cr

Sector-Agnostic Approach:

  • Emphasis on manufacturing and consumption-driven sectors.
  • Focus on companies with:
    • Innovative business models.
    • Scalability.
    • Proven execution capabilities.

Investment Filters and Governance:

  • Qualitative: Evaluate management integrity, governance standards, and operational efficiency.
  • Quantitative: Use detailed financial modeling to assess:
    • Earnings growth.
    • Cash flow visibility.
    • Return ratios.
  • Preference for businesses with low debt and strong competitive moats.

Exit-Oriented Strategy:

  • Identify potential exit options at the investment stage (e.g., IPOs or strategic sales).
  • Align holding periods with growth milestones to maximize returns.

Key Differentiators

  • Focused on underserved growth-stage companies not typically targeted by private equity funds.
  • Custom investment sizes (₹5-30 crore) tailored to mid-sized enterprises.
  • Rigorous research and a well-established network enable early identification of niche opportunities.

Trailing Performance

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Aurum Rising India AIF

Performance as of: 31-Mar-25

Fund Managers

Sandeep Daga | 5-star rated FM

Founder & CIO | 26 yrs Experience | 12 yrs at current firm

Past Experience: Director (Frontline Strategy), Head – B2B Investments (ICICI Venture)

Sandeep Daga has over 20 years of experience in Private Equity and Public Markets, and Corporate Finance. He is known for his focus on small and mid-caps.

Vivek Ganguly | 5-star rated FM

Portfolio Manager | 26 yrs Experience | 12 yrs at current firm

Past Experience: Principal (Global Environment Fund India Advisors Pvt Ltd), Fund Manager (Quantum AMC), Portfolio Manager (Transpek Finance Ltd & Kisan Ratilal Choksey Pvt Ltd)

Vivek Ganguly comes with over 20 years of experience in Indian public and private equity markets, with experience as a Principal at Global Environmental Fund and Fund Manager at Quantum AMC.

Fee Structure

Fee Structure Fee
Fixed Fee Structure
Variable Fee Structures 2% + 20% over 10% hurdle rate
Exit Fees

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