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Corporate & Commercial

Astanor Ventures - Series A Investment in Farmjunction

Submitted by kcoadmin on Wed, 11/26/2025 - 14:58

Khaitan & Co represented Astanor Ventures in its investment in the Series A funding round of USD 22 million in Farmjunction Marketing Private Limited (d/b/a Tractor Junction) in which InfoEdge Ventures and Omnivore also participated.  

The Firm role included conducting due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documents on behalf of Astanor.

Ashra Private Equity Fund - Investment in Raina Industries Private Limited

Submitted by kcoadmin on Wed, 11/26/2025 - 14:46

Khaitan & Co advised Ashra Pvt Equity Fund (a scheme of Shepherds Hill Pvt Equity Trust) on leading the Series A round in Raina Industries Pvt Ltd.

Raina Industries operates in the fibre and textile reinforced materials technology sector and is engaged in the business of manufacturing glass reinforced concrete facades and street furniture to customers in the construction industry. 

Insight Venture Management LLC - Acquisition of majority equity stake in Brydon Sigala 1, LLC

Submitted by kcoadmin on Wed, 11/26/2025 - 13:23

Khaitan & Co advised Insight Venture Management LLC on India leg of global transaction for acquisition of majority equity stake in Brydon Sigala 1, LLC (ultimate holding company of Renesan Software) in one or more tranches, including the indirect acquisition of the Indian subsidiary namely, Renesan Software India Pvt Ltd.

The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners Company Limited (UTEC) - Investment in Maieutic Semiconductors Private Limited

Submitted by kcoadmin on Wed, 11/26/2025 - 13:19

Khaitan & Co advised The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners Company Ltd (UTEC) in connection with fund raise by Maieutic Semiconductors Pvt Ltd ("Company") by way of primary issuance in the series seed funding round led by The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners, Japan, along with participation from Indian venture capital firms Endiya Partners and Exfinity Venture Partners. 

RPSG Group’s strategic partnership with Falguni Shane Peacock

Submitted by kcoadmin on Wed, 11/26/2025 - 13:14

Khaitan & Co advised RPSG Ventures Ltd in strategic partnership with Falguni Shane Peacock (FSP), one of India’s most iconic luxury fashion houses. 

Founded by Falguni Peacock and Shane Peacock, FSP has grown into a luxury couture house celebrated for its intricate craftsmanship, couture sensibility, and distinctive design language. Deeply rooted in India’s cultural heritage, the brand has consistently taken Indian couture to the world—dressing global icons, shaping red-carpet moments, and redefining modern luxury from an Indian lens. 

Kotak Life Sciences Fund I and Asha Ventures Fund I - Investment in Mediversal Healthcare Private Limited

Submitted by kcoadmin on Wed, 11/26/2025 - 13:10

Khaitan & Co acted as co-counsel to Kotak Life Sciences Fund I and Asha Ventures Fund I, in connection with their investment in Mediversal Healthcare Pvt Ltd (“Mediversal”), comprising an investment of aggregate ~USD 5.6 million by Kotak Life Sciences Fund I and by Asha Ventures Fund I. 

The Firm role includes conducting legal due diligence, and drafting, negotiating, and finalizing the transaction documents, as well as advising on signing and closing actions.

Nectar Lifesciences Limited – Sale of business to Ceph Lifesciences Private Limited

Submitted by kcoadmin on Wed, 11/26/2025 - 13:07

Khaitan & Co advised Nectar Lifesciences Ltd (Nectar) in relation to sale of business of manufacturing, distribution, marketing and sale of active pharmaceutical ingredients and formulations of the Nectar to Ceph Lifesciences Pvt Ltd (“Purchaser”), as a slump sale on a going concern basis; and sale, transfer and delivery of the assets of Nectar in relation to its menthol business (“Assets”) to Purchaser. 

The firm advised Nectar on all legal aspects of the transaction including the structuring and documentation for the transaction.

Manulife - Proposed 50:50 greenfield life insurance joint venture in India with Mahindra & Mahindra

Submitted by kcoadmin on Mon, 11/17/2025 - 12:40

Khaitan & Co advised along with Debevoise & Plimpton, Canada-based Manulife in relation to its investment in a 50-50 greenfield life insurance joint venture in India with Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd subject to regulatory approval. Both JV partners have made a capital commitment to infuse a total of INR 7,200 crores (~ USD 800 million) in the insurance JV within first 10 years of its incorporation.