Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a multinational financial services firm that provides a wide range of services to corporations, governments, financial institutions, and individuals across various regions, including Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and Asia. The firm is involved in capital raising, financial advisory services, corporate lending, and investment activities, offering underwriting for debt and equity securities, as well as advice on mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings. Additionally, Morgan Stanley operates several private equity and venture capital subsidiaries, focusing on middle-market investments in sectors such as energy, technology, healthcare, and infrastructure. These subsidiaries engage in management buyouts, corporate carve-outs, and growth equity investments, aiming to enhance portfolio company value through operational improvements and strategic acquisitions. The firm also has a significant wealth management division, serving a diverse range of clients, from individual investors to large corporations. Established in 1986 and headquartered in New York, Morgan Stanley emphasizes active capital management across public and private markets to deliver results for its clients.

Lauren Bellmare

Vice President, Corporate Communications

H. Chin Chou

CEO of Private Equity Asia

Peter Chung

Managing Partner

Henry D'Alessandro

Managing Director, Head of Credit Partners and Chief Investment Officer of the Fund

Inma Diaz

Managing Director

Alberto Donzelli

Managing Director

William A. Gassman

Investment Professional

John Hagarty

Chief Operating Officer

Catherine Hong

Managing Director

Markus Hottenrott

CIO

James (Jim) Howland

Managing Director and Operating Partner of Global Private Equity

Claiborne Johnston

Managing Director

Alice Kim

Executive Director

Chris Koski

Global Head of Investment Strategy

Wing Cheung Law

MD

Kevin Lee

Executive Director

Johan Lim

Executive Director

Robert Loarie

Managing Partner

Richard Lockwood

Director and MD

Gary Matthews

Managing Director and Operating Partner

Mark McLean

Managing Director

Andrew Medvedev

Managing Director

David N. Miller

Head of Private Credit & Equity

John J. Moon

Head of Morgan Stanley Energy Partners (MSEP)

Chris Ortega

Managing Director

Raja Parthasarathy

Managing Director

Narayan Ramachandran

Associate Director, Portfolio Manager, Country Head and Senior Advisor

Aluri Rao

Managing Director And Head of Private Equity

Steven E. Rodgers

MD & Head of Healthcare

Aaron Sack

Head of Capital Partners, Consumer

Yacine Saidji

Managing Director

Arjun Saigal

MD and Co-Head

Ruchir Sharma

Head of Emerging Markets and Chief Global Strategist

Daniel Aaron Simkowitz

Head of Investment Management

John V. Veech

Managing Director

John Watt

Head of Asset Management and Managing Director

Jim Wilmott

Managing Director and Chairman of Europe

Past deals in FMCG

Capital Markets Gateway

Series B in 2022
Capital Markets Gateway (CMG) is a financial technology firm that is modernizing the equity capital markets (ECM). CMG connects investors and underwriters via a neutral platform that delivers integrated ECM data and analytics, unrivaled transparency, and workflow efficiencies. Providing a digital system of record for firm-wide deal activity, CMG helps clients make more timely, better-informed decisions. Launched in 2017 by a team of ECM practitioners, the CMG platform is currently relied upon by nearly 100 buy side firms representing $12 trillion in AUM and 15 investment banks.

Grove Collaborative

Venture Round in 2020
Grove Collaborative, Inc. is an online retailer based in San Francisco, California, specializing in natural home and personal care products. Founded in 2012, the company provides a wide range of items, including household cleaners, personal care products, and baby and pet supplies. Its product offerings encompass laundry detergents, dish soaps, deodorants, shampoos, hand sanitizers, and various other essential items designed to enhance everyday living. Grove Collaborative aims to simplify the shopping experience for consumers seeking eco-friendly options for their homes and families. Originally established as ePantry LLC, the company rebranded to its current name in April 2016.

Capital Markets Gateway

Series B in 2020
Capital Markets Gateway (CMG) is a financial technology firm that is modernizing the equity capital markets (ECM). CMG connects investors and underwriters via a neutral platform that delivers integrated ECM data and analytics, unrivaled transparency, and workflow efficiencies. Providing a digital system of record for firm-wide deal activity, CMG helps clients make more timely, better-informed decisions. Launched in 2017 by a team of ECM practitioners, the CMG platform is currently relied upon by nearly 100 buy side firms representing $12 trillion in AUM and 15 investment banks.

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.

Comar

Private Equity Round in 2018
Comar is a specialty packaging and dispensing provider with a longstanding reputation for developing innovative, industry-compliant packaging solutions for the Health and Wellness, Specialty Food, Household and Industrial, Personal Care, and related market segments worldwide. Focused on quality, service, and innovation for more than six decades, we now stand poised for national and global expansion.

Manna Foods

Private Equity Round in 2018
Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Chennai, we manufacture and sell ethnic millet based breakfast cereals, milk supplements, infant foods, dried fruits and other everyday food products that are 100% natural, have high nutritional value and are gluten free/diabetic friendly Their health foods are based on traditional household recipes and are made from natural vitamin/nutrient rich ingredients that boost mental and physical development, increase immunity and improve digestion Their products are manufactured in a world class ISO 22000 certified facility and have been approved by FSSAI. They are available in supermarkets, local retailers and boutique health food stores across the world

Zcl Chemicals

Private Equity Round in 2016
Zcl Chemicals is a rapidly growing pharmaceutical company based in Mumbai, India, specializing in the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced intermediates. The company produces a range of products, including anti-vertigo, anti-inflammatory, and pain management medications, as well as piperazine derivatives for niche therapeutic areas. By combining the power of science and technology, Zcl Chemicals focuses on delivering high-quality substances that play a crucial role in the beneficial health effects experienced by consumers. Its commitment to innovation and quality positions it as a key player in the pharmaceutical industry.

Parag Milk Foods

Venture Round in 2016
At Parag, each day is filled with providing new inspiration to consumers, to create fresh trends in dairy consumption. Each of their brands Gowardhan, Go, Topp Up and Pride of Cows, play a central role in people's lives – they awake to them and consume them all day long. Each with their own unique taste and place in life. They are passionate about making milk moments a source of delight and inspiration. From new ways to delight children, to healthier ways to spread goodness and cheer in families, from delicious ways to entertain friends, to providing the quickest ways in which a mother can provide taste and nutrition.

Flipkart

Series G in 2014
Flipkart India Private Limited operates an e-commerce marketplace that engages in the wholesale trading/distribution of books, mobiles, computers and related accessories, apparel, home and furniture products, sports and books, and others online products. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Bengaluru, India. Flipkart India Private Limited operates as a subsidiary of Flipkart Private Limited.

Flipkart

Series E in 2013
Flipkart India Private Limited operates an e-commerce marketplace that engages in the wholesale trading/distribution of books, mobiles, computers and related accessories, apparel, home and furniture products, sports and books, and others online products. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Bengaluru, India. Flipkart India Private Limited operates as a subsidiary of Flipkart Private Limited.

TaizinaiGroup

Private Equity Round in 2007
TaizinaiGroup, a China-basedlactobacillus drink manufacturer.

Fast-Chip

Series B in 2000
Fast-Chip, Inc. provides component level solutions for network original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The company markets, designs, and sells high performance network coprocessors. The company’s patented technologies include packet classification algorithms, database management and arithmetic memory design. Fast-Chip, Inc. founded in 1998 and is based in Los Altos, California.