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Investment tycoon Siguler Guff makes a move in acquiring an Indian Premier League team

Private-equity firm Siguler Guff & Company, currently gathering funds for its Asia-centric private equity operations...

Investor Siguler Guff gains ownership stake in IPL team
Investor Siguler Guff gains ownership stake in IPL team

Investment tycoon Siguler Guff makes a move in acquiring an Indian Premier League team

In the world of sports and finance, several intriguing developments have taken place recently. Let's take a closer look at some of the latest news.

IPL Franchise Investments

Siguler Guff & Company, a multi-strategy private market investor, has entered the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket league by investing in a franchise. The exact nature of their investment, however, remains undisclosed. It's also unclear if this investment is related to the recent blackmail allegations against Raj Kundra, the owner of another IPL team, Rajasthan Royals.

In a separate development, CVC is reportedly in talks to sell its stake in an IPL team. The identity of the potential buyer remains undisclosed.

Private Equity Interest in Alkem Laboratories

Alkem Laboratories, a pharmaceutical company, is garnering interest from various private equity suitors. The specific identity of these suitors has not been disclosed yet.

Siguler Guff's Exit Strategy

Siguler Guff & Company is looking to exit a medical device maker, although the specific medical device company has not been named. The firm has also hired a banker for the potential exit.

Growing AUM and Asia-focused Strategy

Siguler Guff & Company's assets under management (AUM) stand at approximately $16 billion (around Rs 1.41 lakh crore). The firm is currently raising capital for its Asia-focused PE strategy.

Potential Changes in Ownership

Rumours suggest that Torrent might buy into CVC-backed Gujarat Titan, another IPL team. The potential buyer for this rumoured investment has not been named.

ENGIE's Renewable Asset Monetization

ENGIE is considering monetizing its renewable assets, marking a potential shift in the energy sector.

Absence of Legal Proceedings

It's important to note that Siguler Guff & Company is not directly mentioned in the blackmail allegations against Raj Kundra. No further information about the nature of the blackmail allegations against Raj Kundra is provided, and there are no reports of any legal proceedings or investigations related to these allegations.

As these developments unfold, we'll continue to keep you updated on the latest news from the world of sports, finance, and beyond.

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