General Atlantic is a growth equity investor that has backed Indian founders for more than two decades from its Mumbai office. It has invested about $4 billion in more than 22 Indian companies.
Ownership and structure
General Atlantic invests in Indian companies through its global growth equity funds, holding minority and significant stakes, with its India investment team based in Mumbai.
What India does for General Atlantic
India is a major growth equity market for General Atlantic, with investments in technology, financial services and consumer businesses.
Investment and deals
General Atlantic has invested about US$4 billion in more than 22 companies in India.
General Atlantic's India business
General Atlantic has invested about $4 billion in more than 22 companies in India. Its India team is based in Mumbai, with Southeast Asia covered from Singapore and Jakarta.
Key moves in India
- 2002: Opened its Mumbai office.
- 2002: Agreed to invest US$100 million in Patni Computer Systems.
- 2007: Had nearly US$1 billion invested in Indian companies.
Where it operates
General Atlantic runs its India business from Mumbai.
At a glance
- Home country: United States
- Global headquarters: New York
- Sector: Private Equity & Investments
- Business: Growth equity
- Role of India: Investment portfolio
- India head office: Mumbai
- India offices: Mumbai
- India headcount: Not available
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