About Company
Neo Asset Management
Neo Asset Management is an arm of Neo Group that provides credit and fixed income solutions to client needs across various asset classes in India. They provide capital solutions to stabilize companies and help them grow while producing attractive returns for investors. Neo Asset Management caters to pension funds, insurance companies, large family offices, HNIs, and UHNIs. To have a constructive impact on the Indian economy by providing a flow of essential long-term credit solutions to companies and businesses that contribute to the sustainable growth of the economy and society. To provide superior risk-adjusted inflation-beating long-term returns to our investors through efficient and responsible capital management with a focus on capital preservation.
Fund Snapshot
| Category | SEBI registered Category AIF |
| Structure | Close-ended |
| Fund Size | INR 700 Cr |
| Expected IRR | ~15%-16% p.a. |
| Fund Term | 4 years from first close |
| Return Profile | Interest Income + Capital Appreciation |
| Drawdowns | Up to 3 |
| Estimated Number of Fund Investments | At least 12 |
| Additional Sponsor Commitment | Up to ~6% of fund size |
| Sector Focus | Sector Agnostic |
| Investment Manager | Neo Asset Management Private Limited Fund |
Structured Uniquely in the best interest of Clients
1. Strong Sponsor Support
-Skin in the game
– Sponsor absorbs potential losses before investors
2. Fees
– Truly aligns with customer’s interest
– Zero performance fees
– Competitive pricing
3. Deployment and Drawdown
– Short deployment period of 12-18 months
-Maximum of 2-3 drawdowns
4. Robust Pipeline
– Pipeline of 20+ deals, 5 in advanced stages
– Well-diversified spread over multiple sectors
NEO's Unique Performing Credit Philosophy
At NEO, their approach to Performing Credit is guided by a distinctive set of principles aimed at delivering sustainable and robust investment outcomes.
Here’s how they achieve this:
- Scaled time-tested Companies
- Adequate Collateral
- <3:1* Projected Debt / EBITDA
- Low leverage focus
- Proven Industries
- Strong Covenants
- Counterparty Conduct & Alignment
At NEO, their commitment to these principles underpins their strategy in Performing Credit, fostering trust, stability, and consistent value creation for the stakeholders.
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Learn about the experienced fund managers responsible for investment decisions, portfolio strategy, and long-term fund performance.
Ashutosh Ojha
Ashutosh Ojha brings over nineteen years of hands-on experience in credit investing, backed by a strong academic foundation from premier Indian institutes. With a track record of deploying nearly ₹8,000 crore across performing credit strategies, the manager has executed more than 25 deals with a remarkable 100% exit success rate and an IRR delivery in the 13–16% range.
His career spans leading roles in derivatives trading, risk management, and quantitative research at well-known financial institutions. He has managed credit portfolios across NBFCs, infrastructure, promoter financing, sub-sovereign entities, and securitized structures, including a tenure overseeing a prominent CreditPlus Category II AIF. Known for a zero-default track record and deep specialization in performing credit, the manager has shaped investment strategies across mutual funds and Category II funds, consistently focusing on disciplined credit selection and strong risk controls.
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A private debt fund delivering 15-16% annual returns by lending to established companies through secured loans.
Investors receive quarterly income distributions between 2.5% and 3%.
Minimum investment required is ₹1 crore.
Neo Asset Management manages the fund with leadership from professionals experienced at Edelweiss, Goldman Sachs, and Macquarie.
It offers higher returns than FDs and mutual funds, with comparable or lower risk.
Funds are locked in for 4 years from the initial closing date
The fund invests exclusively in secured loans, holds a CRISIL AA- rating, and the sponsor contributes 6% of capital to absorb initial losses
No, only a fixed management fee applies; no performance-based fees are charged
To secure loans for companies needing capital for expansion, working capital, or acquisitions, primarily in retail, pharmaceuticals, and finance sectors.
No, it is a close-ended fund with no exit permitted before maturity.