Tara India Fund III LLC

Overview

Tara India Fund III LLC is a private equity firm focused on investing in mid-market companies in India. The fund, which closed in 2008 with a corpus of US$ 225 million, is managed by IL&FS Investment Advisors LLC. It primarily targets growth capital opportunities, providing funding for expansions, restructuring, and acquisitions. The fund has made 13 investments across six target industries: Infrastructure, Consumer Services, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Infrastructure Services, and Agriculture. Investment sizes range from US$ 8 million to US$ 20 million per portfolio company. The fund's investment strategy centers on supporting Indian entrepreneurs in small to mid-sized companies by offering value-added capital for their expansion plans and to acquire global capabilities. It has successfully undertaken six exits, demonstrating its commitment to delivering returns to its investors. Tara India Fund III LLC is structured to accommodate a diverse investor base, including Indian and global investors from the US, Europe, and the Middle East, as well as high-net-worth family offices and individuals from India and across the globe. This diverse structure reflects the fund's broad appeal and its strategic approach to investing in India's growing economy.

Investment Focus

• Investments in mid-market companies in India
• Focus on growth capital opportunities
• Investment sizes between US$ 8 million and US$ 20 million per portfolio company