Offshore investors cede control to domestic investors in involving LP funds into Indian private equity and credit sectors
In the dynamic world of private investment, several significant developments are underway. One of the most notable is Dorf-Ketal's ambitious plan to raise $500 million for a private credit fund focused on European acquisitions. The fund closing for this venture is scheduled for the second half of 2025, a move that is expected to boost European private investment activity.
Meanwhile, in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, private investment activity is set to receive a substantial boost, with a fund closing also scheduled for the second half of 2025. This development is poised to invigorate the MENA private investment scene.
In India, the first half of 2025 has seen a remarkable shift in the flow of capital into private equity and private credit funds. Data reported at the start of the current financial year 2025–26 reveals that domestic investors in India have surpassed offshore investors in terms of capital flow for the first time ever. This significant shift indicates a growing trend towards domestic investment in India's alternative investment ecosystem.
Elsewhere, Ares Asia is establishing a new special situations fund with an India mandate. The fund is expected to contribute to the growing momentum in India's private investment sector.
European VC firm Speedinvest is also making strides in international investment, having secured a key Limited Partner (LP) for its first Africa-focused fund. This strategic partnership is set to bolster Speedinvest's efforts in the African market.
In the burgeoning Indian VC scene, dealmaking has been robust in the first half of 2025. The country's VC market continues to attract both domestic and offshore investors, reflecting its growing potential.
These developments underscore the ongoing growth and globalisation of the private investment landscape, with players from diverse regions and sectors making significant moves to capitalise on emerging opportunities.
finance is set to be invigorated in the MENA region with a fund closing scheduled for the second half of 2025, poised to boost private investment activity. Domestic investors in India have surpassed offshore investors in terms of capital flow into private equity and private credit funds for the first time ever in the current financial year 2025–26, indicating a growing trend towards domestic investment in India's alternative investment ecosystem.
