Franklin Templeton

Franklin Templeton is a global investment management organization, established in 1947, with a extensive international presence spanning 33 countries and serving clients in over 170. The company, known for its conservatively managed mutual funds, specializes in bond funds under the Franklin brand, international funds under Templeton, and value funds under Mutual Series. With a history of seven decades, Franklin Templeton offers clients a valuable perspective shaped by its experience, investment expertise, and global reach.

Jennifer Ball

Chief Marketing Officer

Ben Batory

Senior Vice President and Head, Equity Group Trading

Kelsey Biggers

Senior Vice President and Head of Performance Analysis and Investment Risk

Ryan Biggs

Managing Director

Drew Carrington

Senior Vice President, Head of Institutional

Robert Christian Jr.

Senior Managing Director

Matt Cioppa

Vice President, Research Analyst / Portfolio Manager

Jean-Francois Crousillat

Managing Director, Alternative Strategies

Jonathan Curtis

VP, research analyst and portfolio manager

Massimo D'Amo

Senior Investment Manager

Kevin Farrelly

Digital Assets

Jenny Johnson

President and CEO

Margaret King

Franklin Templeton Strategic Ventures

Mohieddine Kronfol

CIO Global Sukuk and MENA Fixed Income

Howard Margolis

Global COO, Alternative Investments

Roger Paradiso

Global Head of Product Solutions

Richard Piliero

Senior Vice President, Senior Executive Director

Greg Scanlon

Managing Partner

Dina Ting

Senior Vice President and Head of Global Index Portfolio Management

Past deals in South Asia

Walrus

Initial Coin Offering in 2025
Walrus is a neobank in India focused on providing banking services specifically for teenagers. Recognizing the lack of suitable banking and payment solutions for this tech-savvy demographic, Walrus aims to serve around 100 million teenagers by offering a modern digital banking experience. The platform includes features such as digital bank accounts and a smart debit card, which come with curated rewards for every transaction. This approach not only facilitates financial management but also encourages users to develop good money habits and understand the complexities of financial responsibility. Through its innovative offerings, Walrus seeks to empower young individuals with financial freedom and education.

Pitti Engineering

Post in 2024
Founded in 1983, Pitti Engineering is a Hyderabad-based manufacturer of electrical steel laminations, motor cores, sub-assemblies, die-cast rotors, and machined components. Its products serve diverse industries such as industrial motors, power generation, medical equipment, aerospace, and railways, with both domestic and international sales.

Blaize

Series D in 2024
Blaize, Inc. is a technology company headquartered in El Dorado Hills, California, specializing in edge AI processing solutions. Founded in 2010, Blaize develops a proprietary full-stack hardware architecture and a low-code/no-code software platform designed to meet the demands of various industries, including automotive, retail, security, and medical devices. The company addresses the challenges of edge AI processing by delivering solutions that prioritize low latency, high thermal efficiency, and power efficiency, moving beyond traditional AI frameworks that were primarily designed for data centers. With a global workforce of over 200 employees, Blaize operates additional offices in San Jose, North Carolina, and has subsidiaries in India and the UK. The company's innovative approach positions it as a leader in the rapidly growing market for edge computing solutions.

Lodha Group

Post in 2024
Lodha Group, established in 1980, is a leading Indian real estate developer with a significant presence in both India and the United Kingdom. Recognized as one of the most profitable real estate companies in India, it has maintained its position as the largest by sales for three consecutive years. The group is currently developing approximately 43 million square feet of prime real estate and has a vast land bank of over 6,200 acres, translating to an estimated saleable area of around 553 million square feet. With 28 ongoing projects in major cities such as London, Mumbai, Pune, and Hyderabad, Lodha Group aims to deliver over 11.8 million square feet in the coming fiscal year. The company's notable developments include World One, the world's tallest residential tower, and Palava City, India’s first Greenfield smart city. Lodha has collaborated with renowned global names like Armani/Casa and Trump for its projects and has made significant land acquisitions in Mumbai, including the New Cuffe Parade development, which is poised to become a new city center.

Updater Services

Funding Round in 2023
Updater Services is India's leading facility management company, employing over 35,000 personnel nationwide. It provides comprehensive integrated services for diverse industries including commercial spaces, IT parks, manufacturing units, hospitality and healthcare facilities, residential complexes, retail outlets, and financial institutions.

Blaize

Series D in 2021
Blaize, Inc. is a technology company headquartered in El Dorado Hills, California, specializing in edge AI processing solutions. Founded in 2010, Blaize develops a proprietary full-stack hardware architecture and a low-code/no-code software platform designed to meet the demands of various industries, including automotive, retail, security, and medical devices. The company addresses the challenges of edge AI processing by delivering solutions that prioritize low latency, high thermal efficiency, and power efficiency, moving beyond traditional AI frameworks that were primarily designed for data centers. With a global workforce of over 200 employees, Blaize operates additional offices in San Jose, North Carolina, and has subsidiaries in India and the UK. The company's innovative approach positions it as a leader in the rapidly growing market for edge computing solutions.

Flipkart

Private Equity Round in 2021
Flipkart is an Indian e-commerce marketplace offering over 30 million products across 70-plus categories, including books, electronics, home goods, and health care items. Headquartered in Bengaluru, it serves about 75 million registered users with around 10 million daily visits and ships roughly 8 million orders each month. Founded in 2007 by Binny and Sachin Bansal, Flipkart grew into a leading online retailer and was acquired by Walmart in 2018. The platform leverages technology and a large-scale logistics network to enable buyers and sellers to transact across a broad range of consumer goods.

Payoneer

Post in 2021
Payoneer Inc., established in 2005, operates a global cross-border payments platform. It facilitates international transactions for businesses, enabling them to receive local bank transfers and funds from various marketplaces and partners directly to their Payoneer account or bank account. The company offers services such as the Global Payment Service, which provides access to multiple receiving accounts in the U.S., EU, and Japan, and mass payout services for Indian companies. Payoneer caters primarily to freelancers, e-commerce, and online advertising industries, and has strategic partnerships with several companies. It is headquartered in New York, New York.

Simpl

Debt Financing in 2021
Simpl Technologies Private Limited, established in 2015 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, operates a leading online payments platform that enhances the e-commerce experience. The company has developed a market-leading Pay-Later platform, allowing merchants to offer consumers a seamless 1-click checkout experience and a line of credit at the point of sale. Simpl's innovative approach streamlines the payment process by using algorithms and payment engineering to consolidate transactions, enabling users to avoid repetitive payments. Additionally, the platform provides full buyer protection, ensuring secure monetary transactions between customers and merchants. Through its services, Simpl aims to simplify and automate the online payment experience for all parties involved.

Zomato

Zomato is a global online platform that combines restaurant discovery, reviews, and food ordering with table reservations. It enables users to search for restaurants, read and write reviews, rate experiences, and order meals for delivery or book a table. The platform connects millions of users with restaurants across multiple countries and provides an ecosystem for partners to engage through advertising. In India, it operates Hyperpure, a program that supplies high-quality ingredients to partner kitchens. Through its integrated services, Zomato aims to simplify dining and food procurement for consumers and support partners with a comprehensive suite of dining and ordering options.
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