Samara Capital

Samara Capital, established in 2006 and based in Mumbai, is a private equity firm focused on investing in emerging Indian companies. These companies, known as Emerging Indian Companies (EICs), are characterized by their potential for rapid growth due to a strong entrepreneurial management team and favorable market conditions. Samara, being entrepreneurially run, values and fosters relationships built on trust, flexibility, and understanding with its partner entrepreneurs.

Vikram Agarwal

Managing Director and CFO

Sanjay Bhargava

Managing Director

Girish Bhat

Managing Director

Anchit Gupta

Managing Director

Raj Halve

Operating Partner

Abhishek Kabra

Managing Director

31 past transactions

Agro Tech Foods

Acquisition in 2024
Agro Tech Foods Limited is an Indian company that specializes in manufacturing and marketing food and food ingredients to both consumers and institutional customers. Established in 1986 and headquartered in Gurugram, the company offers a diverse range of products, including refined oil under the Sundrop brand, ready-to-eat popcorn under the ACT II Popcorn and ACT II DIET POP brands, and peanut butter under the Sundrop Peanut Butter brand. Additional offerings include sunflower oil branded as Crystal, Mexican tortilla chips called ACT II Nachoz, snacks marketed under the Act II Bakes brand, and peanut snacks through the Sundrop Pnutz brand. The company is a subsidiary of CAG-Tech (Mauritius) Limited, and its primary market is in India.

Paradise

Acquisition in 2022
Paradise is a food service company based in Secunderabad, known for its chain of restaurants, cafes, and bakeries located in major cities such as Bengaluru, Chennai, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, and Gurugram. The company specializes in traditional Hyderabadi cuisine, with a particular focus on biryani and other richly flavored delicacies. By offering a diverse menu that highlights regional culinary traditions, Paradise aims to provide customers with a memorable dining experience.

Marengo Asia Healthcare

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Marengo Asia Healthcare is a healthcare operator focused on transforming the industry by providing exceptional clinical care. The company manages a network of multispecialty hospitals in India, with backing from notable investors, including Samara Capital, Havells Family Investment Office, and Godrej Family Investment Office. By deploying substantial capital, Marengo Asia Healthcare aims to invest in and partner with hospitals, fostering sustainable growth and driving innovation within the healthcare sector. Through its initiatives, the company seeks to enhance healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes across its facilities.

Terns Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2021
Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing molecularly targeted, oral, small-molecule drugs aimed at treating cancer and liver diseases. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Foster City, California, with additional offices in Shanghai, the company is advancing a pipeline of therapeutics, including TERN-101, a potent non-bile acid farnesoid X receptor agonist, and TERN-201, a semicarbazide-sensitive amine oxidase inhibitor. Terns leverages its expertise in disease biology and medicinal chemistry, along with a cost-effective drug discovery model and robust clinical development capabilities, to create innovative therapies that address significant unmet medical needs both in China and globally.

Nature's Essence

Acquisition in 2019
Nature's Essence Pvt Ltd, established in 1998 and headquartered in New Delhi, India, specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of personal care products. Its extensive product range includes skin care items like face wash, packs, kits, bleach, and cream; body care products such as lotion, soap, and hair remover; and hair care products comprising shampoo, conditioner, gel, and hotel toiletries. The company is renowned for its Facial Massage Cream, which is a prominent part of its offerings.

Sapphire Foods India

Private Equity Round in 2018
Sapphire Foods India Ltd is the largest franchisee of Yum! Brands in the Indian subcontinent, operating over 400 restaurants, including KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell, across India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. The company is dedicated to fostering teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement in its operations. With a focus on transparency and honest dealings, Sapphire Foods emphasizes the importance of collaboration and innovation to achieve growth and success in the food and beverage sector. Its commitment to excellence is reflected in its motto of striving to get better than yesterday.

More Retail

Acquisition in 2018
More Retail is a prominent retailer in India, specializing in food and grocery products. It operates a chain of retail stores that provide a diverse range of offerings, including fruits, vegetables, staples, beverages, sports items, and home furnishings. The company emphasizes customer convenience by enabling shopping through various channels, including in-store, mobile, and online platforms. This multi-faceted approach allows More Retail to cater to a broad customer base, enhancing accessibility and choice in the food and grocery sector.

Spoton Logistics

Acquisition in 2018
Spoton Logistics is providing logistics services. Spoton stands for providing the most accurate and right Express Logistics service to their customers. With their registered office and the Head Office in Bengaluru, they are a network of around 1000 people across India. Their strong network connects you to North, East, West, South through their 3 Regional offices, 11 hubs and 8 depots in the country. As an Express Logistics service provider, they hold expertise in movement of cargo in India within the transit time.Their well established network as well as services of professionals provide us a strong and secure base for all the logistical needs of their clients. They provide logistics solutions to industries and segments like Hi-Tech, Automotive, Engineering, Pharmaceutical, Electronics and Electrical and Life style and Retail. Spoton has a holistic customer orientation across all customer facing functions, Excellent People Orientation with strong people processes and Excellent Operating Processes backed by a very robust IT solution.

Spoton Logistics

Acquisition in 2018
Spoton Logistics is providing logistics services. Spoton stands for providing the most accurate and right Express Logistics service to their customers. With their registered office and the Head Office in Bengaluru, they are a network of around 1000 people across India. Their strong network connects you to North, East, West, South through their 3 Regional offices, 11 hubs and 8 depots in the country. As an Express Logistics service provider, they hold expertise in movement of cargo in India within the transit time.Their well established network as well as services of professionals provide us a strong and secure base for all the logistical needs of their clients. They provide logistics solutions to industries and segments like Hi-Tech, Automotive, Engineering, Pharmaceutical, Electronics and Electrical and Life style and Retail. Spoton has a holistic customer orientation across all customer facing functions, Excellent People Orientation with strong people processes and Excellent Operating Processes backed by a very robust IT solution.

FirstMeridian

Acquisition in 2018
FirstMeridian is a human resources investment platform that leverages technology and innovation to provide comprehensive HR services. The company specializes in general and professional staffing, permanent recruitment, managed services, and HR technology and automation. By focusing on these areas, FirstMeridian aims to enhance economic opportunities for the workforce, ultimately transforming lives through improved employment solutions.

Sahajanand Medical Technologies

Private Equity Round in 2018
Sahajanand Medical Technologies is a prominent developer and manufacturer of minimally invasive coronary stent systems, offering one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry. The company specializes in drug-eluting stents, bare metal stents, balloon catheters, and inflation devices, with a focus on making critical healthcare more affordable. Sahajanand Medical Technologies has a significant international presence, operating in over 40 countries, and is dedicated to advancing patient care through continuous innovation. Their commitment extends to developing devices that employ biodegradable polymer matrices, ensuring that patients receive tailored solutions aligned with their medical needs. The company's goal is to comprehensively address all aspects of cardiovascular treatment, ultimately contributing to the welfare of patients globally.

Sanjay Maintenance Services

Acquisition in 2017
Sanjay Maintenance Services Pvt Ltd, established in 1968 and headquartered in Navi Mumbai, India, is a leading facilities management company catering to a diverse range of sectors including BFSI, retail, hospitality, healthcare, and IT. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, encompassing housekeeping, office support, pest management, catering, and event support, along with a wide array of operational and maintenance services such as HVAC, electrical, water management, and generator operation. With a strong focus on quality, health, safety, and environment, Sanjay Maintenance Services has built a reputation for excellence, backed by robust systems and a highly trained workforce. The company's regional offices span across major Indian cities, enabling it to provide integrated, sustainable services tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients.

Paradise

Series A in 2017
Paradise is a food service company based in Secunderabad, known for its chain of restaurants, cafes, and bakeries located in major cities such as Bengaluru, Chennai, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, and Gurugram. The company specializes in traditional Hyderabadi cuisine, with a particular focus on biryani and other richly flavored delicacies. By offering a diverse menu that highlights regional culinary traditions, Paradise aims to provide customers with a memorable dining experience.

Sahajanand Medical Technologies

Private Equity Round in 2016
Sahajanand Medical Technologies is a prominent developer and manufacturer of minimally invasive coronary stent systems, offering one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry. The company specializes in drug-eluting stents, bare metal stents, balloon catheters, and inflation devices, with a focus on making critical healthcare more affordable. Sahajanand Medical Technologies has a significant international presence, operating in over 40 countries, and is dedicated to advancing patient care through continuous innovation. Their commitment extends to developing devices that employ biodegradable polymer matrices, ensuring that patients receive tailored solutions aligned with their medical needs. The company's goal is to comprehensively address all aspects of cardiovascular treatment, ultimately contributing to the welfare of patients globally.

Ganga Kaveri Seeds

Venture Round in 2016
Ganga Kaveri Seeds is an agri-biotech company based in Hyderabad, India, specializing in the development and production of hybrid seeds. The company focuses on hybrid rice seed genetics while also offering a diverse range of seeds for various crops, including bajra, cotton, jute, jowar, mustard, moong, maize, sunflower, sorghum sudan grass, and wheat. By modifying crop cultivation and protection techniques, Ganga Kaveri Seeds aims to transform agriculture sustainably and enhance productivity for Indian farmers. Recognizing the critical need for quality seeds, the company is dedicated to seed production, processing, and marketing, contributing to the long-term advancement of agricultural practices.

Oilmax Energy

Venture Round in 2016
Oilmax Energy is an integrated oil and gas company engaged in exploration, production, energy performance contracting, and operation and maintenance services. The company provides comprehensive solutions across the upstream value chain, including geophysical data acquisition, turnkey drilling, production facility construction, and ongoing facility operation and maintenance. Oilmax Energy focuses on evaluating and acquiring assets in strategically important regions such as Far East Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Russia, aiming for both organic growth and strategic acquisitions to enhance its portfolio.

Adcock Ingram Healthcare

Acquisition in 2016
Adcock Ingram Holdings is a healthcare company based in Midrand, South Africa, that manufactures, markets, and distributes a diverse range of healthcare products primarily in Southern Africa, India, and the broader African market. The company offers over-the-counter products, prescription medicines, and consumer health items across various therapeutic categories, including women’s health, dermatology, respiratory care, and cardiovascular health. Additionally, it produces hospital and critical care products such as intravenous solutions and renal dialysis systems. With a significant portion of its sales generated from the private sector, Adcock Ingram serves both private and public healthcare sectors. Founded in 1890, the company has built a reputation in drug manufacturing and healthcare solutions, contributing to its robust presence in the regional market.

Oaknet Healthcare

Acquisition in 2016
Oaknet Healthcare is a pharmaceutical company that focuses on non-communicable diseases. Founded in 2015, Oaknet is one of the fastest companies to reach the top 100 companies in the Indian Pharmaceutical Market, with great depth of experience and incomparable expertise, and therapies of focus are Dermatology, Gynaecology, Pain Management, Nutritional, Cardiology, and Diabetes.

Paradise

Series A in 2015
Paradise is a food service company based in Secunderabad, known for its chain of restaurants, cafes, and bakeries located in major cities such as Bengaluru, Chennai, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, and Gurugram. The company specializes in traditional Hyderabadi cuisine, with a particular focus on biryani and other richly flavored delicacies. By offering a diverse menu that highlights regional culinary traditions, Paradise aims to provide customers with a memorable dining experience.

Paradise

Series A in 2014
Paradise is a food service company based in Secunderabad, known for its chain of restaurants, cafes, and bakeries located in major cities such as Bengaluru, Chennai, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, and Gurugram. The company specializes in traditional Hyderabadi cuisine, with a particular focus on biryani and other richly flavored delicacies. By offering a diverse menu that highlights regional culinary traditions, Paradise aims to provide customers with a memorable dining experience.

Iron Mountain

Private Equity Round in 2014
Iron Mountain Incorporated specializes in information protection and storage, offering a range of services that include records management, data protection and recovery, and information destruction. The company caters to diverse industries by providing digital business solutions, such as cloud storage, workflow automation, and migration services. By focusing on secure and efficient information management, Iron Mountain helps organizations safeguard their data while optimizing operational workflows.

AIG Hospital

Venture Round in 2014
AIG Hospitals is a Gastroenterology hospital that believes and preaches that excellence is a way of life. It offers transplant surgeries including Liver, Kidney, Heart, Pancreas, and Islet Cell. It believes in creating a positive and nurturing environment that is conducive to healing. It was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Hyderabad, India.

Cogencis Information Services

Acquisition in 2012
Cogencis Information Services is a prominent provider of real-time market data terminals tailored for institutional clients in India. The company specializes in delivering global news, data, and analytics through its information terminals, allowing users to access comprehensive information that supports informed business decision-making. By aggregating news from various sources worldwide, Cogencis enables its clients to analyze market trends and dynamics effectively, ultimately assisting them in maximizing their returns.

Ganga Kaveri Seeds

Venture Round in 2012
Ganga Kaveri Seeds is an agri-biotech company based in Hyderabad, India, specializing in the development and production of hybrid seeds. The company focuses on hybrid rice seed genetics while also offering a diverse range of seeds for various crops, including bajra, cotton, jute, jowar, mustard, moong, maize, sunflower, sorghum sudan grass, and wheat. By modifying crop cultivation and protection techniques, Ganga Kaveri Seeds aims to transform agriculture sustainably and enhance productivity for Indian farmers. Recognizing the critical need for quality seeds, the company is dedicated to seed production, processing, and marketing, contributing to the long-term advancement of agricultural practices.

Monte Carlo Fashions

Private Equity Round in 2012
Monte Carlo Fashions Limited is a prominent manufacturer and trader of woolen and cotton readymade apparel in India, operating under the Monte Carlo brand. Founded in 2008 and based in Ludhiana, the company offers a diverse range of clothing for men, women, and tweens, including shirts, trousers, denims, dresses, and sportswear, as well as home furnishings and kids' apparel. The company distributes its products through a vast network of approximately 278 brand outlets, 2,500 multi-brand outlets, 566 national chain stores, and 120 shop-in-shop locations, in addition to e-commerce platforms. Monte Carlo Fashions emphasizes quality and style, catering to various consumer needs while generating significant revenue from both domestic and export sales.

RBL Bank

Venture Round in 2011
RBL Bank Limited is a private-sector scheduled commercial bank based in Mumbai, India, established in 1943. The bank operates through several segments, including Corporate/Wholesale Banking, Retail Banking, Treasury, and Other Banking Operations. It offers a diverse range of deposit products such as savings and current accounts, as well as fixed deposits. RBL Bank provides various lending options, including personal, home, car, education, and business loans, along with financial services like insurance, wealth management, and online banking. The bank also engages in advisory services for mergers and acquisitions, project finance, and trade services. With a focus on expansion, RBL Bank has developed a network of branches and ATMs across India, servicing over 500,000 customers and maintaining a robust business size. Following a transformational journey initiated in 2010, the bank has strengthened its governance and technology infrastructure to support its growth strategy.

Thriveni Earthmovers

Private Equity Round in 2010
Thriveni Earthmovers Private Limited is a mining company based in Salem, India, that focuses on the exploration, development, and extraction of various mineral deposits both domestically and internationally. Established in 1991, the company specializes in commodities such as iron ore, copper, coal, bauxite, graphite, limestone, and aggregates. Thriveni Earthmovers provides a range of services including geological prospecting, mine planning, excavation, and maintenance of mining equipment. Additionally, it undertakes civil contracts involving infrastructure projects like breakwater construction and railway jobs, as well as offering heavy earth moving equipment for hire. The company serves diverse clients in the mining and industrial sectors, facilitating comprehensive support for mining operations and projects.

Thyrocare Technologies

Private Equity Round in 2010
Thyrocare Technologies Limited is a leading diagnostic testing service provider in India, specializing in a wide range of medical diagnostic tests aimed at the early detection and management of various health disorders, including thyroid and metabolic diseases, diabetes, anemia, infertility, and infectious diseases. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Navi Mumbai, the company operates through three main segments: Diagnostic Testing Services, Imaging Services, and Others. Its Diagnostic Testing Services segment, which generates the majority of revenue, offers comprehensive test profiles under the Aarogyam brand, focusing on wellness and preventive healthcare. Thyrocare is recognized as India's first fully automated diagnostic laboratory, utilizing advanced technology to deliver quality reports at affordable prices. Additionally, the company markets glucometers and glucostrips under the Sugarscan brand and operates a network of imaging centers for effective cancer monitoring.

Global Coal and Mining

Private Equity Round in 2008
Global Coal and Mining is a coal beneficiation company headquartered in Gurgaon, Haryana. The firm specializes in coal beneficiation services, employing various techniques such as air jig, dense media batch, barrel washing, and vibratory deeper processes. Additionally, it provides trading, transportation, and logistics services, ensuring that clients receive purified coal products efficiently at their distribution points. Through its comprehensive offerings, Global Coal and Mining supports clients in optimizing their coal supply chain and enhancing product quality.

Guardian.in

Private Equity Round in 2008
Guardian.in is a prominent specialty retailer in the health and wellness sector, recognized as a leading provider of beauty, wellness, and nutrition products. The company operates a retail pharmaceutical chain and serves as a wholesaler, emphasizing the establishment of franchise locations across India. Guardian.in is committed to delivering high-quality products and services to meet the diverse needs of its customers, positioning itself as a key player in the health and wellness market.

Flemingo International

Private Equity Round in 2008
Flemingo International Ltd, established in 1997 and headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, specializes in duty-free retail operations. The company runs stores at various locations worldwide, including airports, borders, seaports, and downtown areas, offering a range of products such as duty-free goods, convenience items, food and beverage, and luxury retail. Flemingo's business model focuses on emerging markets, with additional operations in Asia, Africa, and Europe.
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