Friday, February 9, 2007

Avendus Advisors forms $200 mn PE fund with Mayfield Fund; to invest in the outsourcing sector

Domestic investment bank Avendus Advisors will invest in the outsourcing sector in knowledge-oriented and outsourcing companies in the areas of legal processes, financial services and equity research. The boutique bank will invest out of its $200 mn fund which was formed in December 2006 in association with US-based venture capitalist Mayfield Fund. Avendus is still tying up the finances.

Investments will be done in companies with revenues of Rs. 80 crores to Rs. 100 crores and with a track record of 3-5 years.

Avendus is also advising on mergers and acquisitions for software technology and auto component companies. It has recently announced a tie-up with European investment bank and management consulting outfit goetzpartners (See Related Post).

Read The Financial Express article.

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