Creador

Creador is a private equity firm founded in 2011 and headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with additional offices in Jakarta, Chennai, and Ebène. The firm specializes in growth capital investments across various sectors, including financial services, technology, healthcare, retail, consumer durables, FMCG, building materials, and pharmaceuticals. Creador primarily targets mid-cap companies in South and Southeast Asia, particularly in countries such as India, the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka, with equity values ranging from $300 million to $500 million. The firm typically invests between $8.95 million and $50 million, focusing on minority stakes in private companies while also considering investments in public mid-cap firms. Creador aims to actively participate in the governance of its portfolio companies by seeking board representation.

Anshul Abbott

Executive Director

Robin Agarwal

Associate

Arjun Balan

Senior Vice President

Nimalen Balasingham

Senior Associate

Ruben Baskaran

VP

Livia Chan

Senior Analyst

Yew Hong Cheah

Director

Theng Aik Chen

Executive Director

Loke Sing Foo

Senior Vice President

Stefanus Ade Hadiwidjaja

Executive Director

Rhesa Hanani

Senior Analyst

Akash Jain

Director

Siddhi Kaul

Senior Associate

Anuj Khandelwal

Associate

Varun Khandelwal

Director

Kevin Loh

Senior Managing Director

Weng Lum Lok

Senior Associate

Yoong Tai Mai

Chief Financial Officer & Managing Director

Sathis Manoharen

Senior Vice President

Mizran Nahar

VP

Anand Narayan

Managing Partner - Creador India

Gary Nelson

Vice President

Darwin Cyril Noerhadi

Senior Managing Director

Adrian Ong

Managing Director

Anand Raghavendran

SVP

Sze Yang Soo

Associate

Stefanny Tam

Associate

Kabir Thakur

Senior Managing Director & Chief Investment Officer

Eu Gene Thor

Senior Vice President

Vivek Tulshyan

Vice President

Brahmal Vasudevan

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Pau Min Wong

Director

John Woo

Vice President

14 past transactions

Dali Discount

Private Equity Round in 2023
Dali Discount is a food retailer providing both food and non-food products.

Accumax

Private Equity Round in 2022
Accumax is a manufacturer of liquid handling products and lab consumables, primarily serving the clinical, biotechnology, molecular biology, life science, pharmaceutical, and biopharmaceutical sectors. The company offers a diverse range of products, including pipettes, dispensers, controllers, pipette tips, centrifuge tubes, PCR consumables, and deep well plates. Accumax focuses on delivering precision and ease of use in laboratory settings, ensuring that researchers have reliable tools to support their work.

Kogta Financial

Series D in 2022
Kogta Financial (I) Ltd, one of the fastest growing NBFC in western India with its cost effective and efficient value chain for its clients financial needs is an outcome of its experienced and innovative Management Team.

Sapphire Foods

Secondary Market in 2021
Sapphire Foods’ value system is firmed based on simple understanding that We WORK together, GROW together and WIN together as a TEAM. We firmly believe in being open and honest in our business and value openness in all our transactions and dealing. Integrity is treasured and upheld in our organization. We believe in continuous improvement and innovation to progress towards a better tomorrow. Our motto is to "Get better than yesterday".

Shriji Polymers

Secondary Market in 2020
Shriji Polymers is a plastic packaging solution provider in the global pharma space. Its comprehensive portfolio of products include HDPE Bottles, PP caps (both CT & CR) and other speciality plastic products like derma bottles, tablet applicators, dosing cards and similar self-administered metered dosing devices.

Kogta Financial

Series C in 2019
Kogta Financial (I) Ltd, one of the fastest growing NBFC in western India with its cost effective and efficient value chain for its clients financial needs is an outcome of its experienced and innovative Management Team.

iValue InfoSolutions

Private Equity Round in 2019
iValue InfoSolutions specializes in optimizing, protecting, and transforming the digital assets of organizations through its comprehensive data, network, and application management services. With extensive expertise, the company provides tailored solutions to address various business and IT challenges, fostering trusted advisory relationships with clients. iValue has successfully assisted over 6,000 customers across diverse sectors, including Banking, Finance, Insurance, Manufacturing, Telecom, Pharma, Hospitality, and Education. The company's offerings are particularly relevant for businesses that rely on critical applications such as ERP, CRM, SCM, HRMS, and core banking, while also addressing governance, risk, and compliance needs. By partnering with more than 26 original equipment manufacturers and over 600 system integrators, iValue empowers organizations to enhance productivity and facilitate collaboration among stakeholders, enabling remote work across various devices and environments.

Ujjivan

Post in 2017
Ujjivan Financial Services Limited, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, specializes in providing a comprehensive range of financial services aimed at economically active poor individuals in urban and semi-urban areas. The company offers a variety of products, including micro and rural finance, housing loans, personal and vehicle loans, and loans for micro and small businesses. Additionally, Ujjivan provides group and individual insurance products. Its subsidiary, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited, was established in 2016 and focuses on serving financially unserved and underserved segments through banking products, including savings and current accounts, fixed deposits, and an array of loan offerings such as agricultural, educational, and personal loans. Ujjivan operates a significant network of banking outlets and ATMs, reflecting its commitment to financial inclusion in India.

Hermia Group

Private Equity Round in 2017
Hermia Group is a leading Finnish innovation company in the fields of ICT and mechanical engineering and an important builder of high-tech networks. The company coordinates and implements development programs and projects in cooperation with companies, universities, and research institutions and builds networks of expertise.

Paras Healthcare

Private Equity Round in 2017
Paras Healthcare is a private healthcare provider based in India, dedicated to offering specialized tertiary medical care services at affordable prices, particularly in underserved communities. The company operates Paras JK Hospital, a multi-specialty facility located in Udaipur, which provides a range of clinical programs, including cardiology, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, neurology, gastroenterology, nephrology, urology, and minimally invasive surgery. Formerly known as Fortis JK Hospital, it was rebranded in October 2019 and has positioned itself as a leader in establishing specialized hospitals in areas lacking access to advanced healthcare. The organization aims to make quality healthcare a reality for ordinary people in rural and remote regions, with a commitment shared by all staff, from medical professionals to management, to deliver exceptional healthcare services.

Bank Index

Private Equity Round in 2015
Bank Index provides working capital and investment loans by prioritizing the expansion of market share in the small and medium enterprises segment as well as establishing joint financing with financial institutions like rural banks and finance companies. Established in 1993, Bank Index’s physical footprint includes 42 branches and offices, 24 of which are located in Jakarta while the rest are in major cities. Bank Index is majority owned by Setiawan family, a prominent Indonesian family, whose business interests range from financial services, sugar and flour refinery, and property.

Vectus Industries

Venture Round in 2014
Vectus Industries Limited is a leading manufacturer and supplier of water storage and piping products in India. Established in 2004 and based in Noida, the company specializes in a wide range of products, including overhead and underground water tanks, pipes, and fittings made from various materials such as chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and polypropylene. Additionally, Vectus produces household plastic items like buckets, dustbins, and mugs. The company's offerings are marketed under the Vectus, Waterwell, and Ganga brands, catering to diverse sectors including residential, commercial, industrial, infrastructure, and agriculture. The Vectus group has experienced significant growth, achieving an average annual increase of approximately 35% over the past nine years and reporting a sales turnover of around 50 million USD in the last financial year.

Somany Ceramics

Venture Round in 2014
Somany Ceramics Limited is a prominent manufacturer and seller of ceramic tiles and related products in India, established in 1969 and headquartered in Noida. The company specializes in a diverse range of offerings, including ceramic wall and floor tiles, polished and glazed vitrified tiles, sanitaryware, and bath fittings, marketed under various brands such as Somany Duragress and Somany Signature. Somany Ceramics operates production facilities in Kadi, Gujarat, and Kassar, Haryana, with a combined production capacity of 20 million square meters per annum. The company has a robust distribution network featuring 8,000 touch-points, which includes 2,000 active dealers, 6,000 sub-dealers, and 328 showrooms and display centers. Additionally, Somany Ceramics exports its products internationally, catering to a wide range of customers.