Private Equity and Investment Funds
Private equity and fund advisory covering fund formation, investments, exits, SEBI compliance, and portfolio management.
PE lawyers in India. Fund formation, venture capital, SEBI AIF compliance, investment structuring & exit advisory.
Available across New Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Panipat, Prayagraj and Lucknow. Book a consultation or call +91-9899686394.
Overview
Our Private Equity and Investment Funds practice advises fund managers, sponsors, institutional and family-office investors, and portfolio companies across Delhi NCR and North India on fund formation, investments, regulatory compliance, and exits under Indian and offshore regimes. We structure and register Alternative Investment Funds across Categories I, II, and III under the SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012, including venture capital, growth-equity, and distressed-asset funds, and draft the full suite of fund documentation such as LPAs, PPMs, and subscription and contribution agreements. On the deal side we advise on term sheets, SAFE and convertible instruments, shareholder and investment agreements, due diligence, and FEMA-compliant inbound investment structuring under the FPI and FVCI routes, including GIFT IFSC vehicles. We also handle carry and incentive arrangements, ESOP structuring, and exits through IPOs, strategic and secondary sales, helping clients align fund economics with SEBI and tax requirements throughout the region.
What We Offer
Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) Formation and Registration
Venture Capital and Growth Equity Funds
SEBI AIF Compliance and Regulatory Filings
Fund Documentation (LPA, PPM, Subscription Agreements)
Investment Structuring and Tax Planning
Shareholder Agreements and Governance
Portfolio Company Investments and Due Diligence
Exit Strategies (IPO, Strategic Sale, Secondary)
Foreign Portfolio Investment Compliance
FVCI and FDI Structuring
Carried Interest and Incentive Structures
Fund Restructuring and Liquidation
Areas of Specialization
Formed 50+ AIFs across Categories I, II, and III
Advised on PE/VC transactions exceeding $2 Billion
Regulatory approvals and SEBI compliance
Cross-border fund structuring
Successful exits via IPOs and strategic sales
Why Judicium for PE & Investment Funds?
Our strategic positioning and deep expertise make us the preferred choice for legal services in North India
Deep expertise in SEBI AIF regulations and compliance
Experience with both domestic and offshore fund structures
Sector-specific investment expertise
Strong network with investors, fund managers, and regulators
Commercial understanding aligned with fund economics
Relevant Laws & Regulations
- SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012
- SEBI (Foreign Portfolio Investors) Regulations, 2019
- Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999
- Income Tax Act, 1961
- Companies Act, 2013
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the categories of Alternative Investment Funds in India?
Under the SEBI AIF Regulations, 2012, AIFs are classified into three categories: Category I (venture capital, SME, social-impact, and infrastructure funds that receive incentives), Category II (private equity and debt funds that do not borrow except for operational needs), and Category III (hedge-style funds using complex or leveraged strategies). The category determines the fund's permitted activities, leverage, and tax treatment.
What is the minimum investment in an AIF in India?
The SEBI AIF Regulations require each investor to commit a minimum of ₹1 crore, with a lower threshold of ₹25 lakhs for directors, employees, and fund managers of the AIF. An AIF scheme must also have a minimum corpus of ₹20 crores (₹10 crores for angel funds) and is generally restricted to a maximum of 1,000 investors per scheme.
What is the difference between a term sheet and a definitive agreement?
A term sheet is a preliminary, largely non-binding document setting out the key commercial terms of an investment, such as valuation, instrument, and investor rights, while definitive agreements, including the share subscription and shareholders' agreements, are the binding contracts that govern the deal. Certain term-sheet clauses like exclusivity and confidentiality are usually binding. Judicium Arbitration negotiates both for funds and founders in Delhi NCR.
How can a private equity fund exit its investment in India?
Common exit routes include an initial public offering and sale on listing, a strategic trade sale to an industry buyer, a secondary sale to another financial investor, a buy-back by the company, or promoter purchase under put-option arrangements. The chosen route affects timing, valuation, and tax, and FEMA exit-pricing rules apply where the investor is foreign.
Topics We Advise On — PE & Investment Funds
Clients across Delhi NCR, Chandigarh, Jaipur and North India approach Judicium Arbitration on matters such as these. If your question is below, our pe & investment funds counsel can help.
- private equity lawyers India
- venture capital Delhi
- fund formation India
- AIF regulations counsel
- startup investments counsel
- AIF Category I II III counsel
- PE term sheet drafting lawyer
- fund structuring Delhi
- GIFT IFSC fund counsel
- SAFE convertible notes lawyer India
- ESOP structuring counsel
- secondary buyout advisory India
- distressed asset fund counsel
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