Why we Invested in FREED
Aavishkaar Capital’s investment in FREED reflects our conviction in a category-creating model that is transforming how India addresses the rapidly growing challenge of stressed personal debt. In a landscape long dominated by coercive, fragmented debt-collection practices, FREED has emerged as a borrower-first platform that combines counselling, structured debt-relief planning, and strong protections to enable sustainable […]
The ‘Investing in Change’ Series – Work India
India’s economic engine today relies heavily on its blue and grey collar workers. Nearly 300 million power the country’s shops, warehouses, factories, delivery networks, security services, and small enterprises. However, the blue-collar workforce is trapped in a pre-digital hiring crisis with fragmented referrals, fake jobs, and predatory brokers eroding trust at every turn. All of […]
From Steel to Sustainability: Inside Poshs Metal’s ESG Journey by Abhishek Mittal, Partner, Aavishkaar Capital
 For decades, steel has shaped the world around us. It has powered factories, built cities and strengthened the backbone of global manufacturing. But as the world moves toward cleaner growth and responsible production, even traditional industries are being called to adapt. In India, Poshs Metal is one company that has responded to this shift with […]
Building Resilient Enterprises for Global Supply Chain Integration by Peter Kiprono
Global supply chains are evolving rapidly, demanding higher levels of consistency, traceability, and operational excellence from enterprises across emerging markets. The Global Supply Chain Support Fund (GSCSF), managed by Aavishkaar Capital, was established to help businesses across Africa and Asia meet these requirements by providing catalytic capital and targeted technical assistance. Through its investments, the […]
Beyond Borders: Strengthening India-Africa Trade through Impact-Driven Capital- Darren Lobo, Director, Aavishkaar Capital
Introduction A quiet transformation is reshaping India–Africa trade driven by patient, impact-minded capital connecting African producers to Indian buyers. The Global Supply Chain Support Fund (GSCSF), a US$220-250 million structured credit vehicle managed by Aavishkaar Capital with partners such as KfW and JICA, is at the center of this shift. Its mission is to provide […]
Why we invested in Vecmocon Technologies
Aavishkaar Capital’s investment in Vecmocon Technologies represents a strategic bet on India’s electric mobility transformation and the critical need for indigenous, high-quality EV components. As a technology company specializing in intelligent and safe electric vehicle components, Vecmocon addresses fundamental challenges in India’s rapidly growing EV ecosystem while delivering significant environmental and social impact. Market Opportunity: […]
Private Credit: Expanding from Niche to Norm in India by Monu Jain, Partner-Credit
The private credit landscape in India is experiencing a dynamic transformation, evolving from a niche sector into a mainstream financial solution that caters to a wide array of borrowing needs. Over the past decade, private credit investments have grown significantly, accounting for approximately 9% of all alternative capital investments, amounting to around US $36 billion. […]
Aavishkaar Capital Externship – Reflections from Next Bharat team
Akari Arai and Pankhuri Mishra, part of Next Bharat – a Suzuki initiative, spent a month with the Aavishkaar Capital team in Mumbai. This engagement was done to understand Aavishkar’s portfolio and understand the impact being created by them. Akari has been with Suzuki Motor Corporation Japan since 2018. She was initially in the Marine […]