About Company
Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Limited
Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Firm Limited, a company registered under the Companies Operate, 1956, on August 8, 1994, was appointed to act as the Investment Manager of Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund via Investment Management Agreement dated May 20, 1996, as revised up to the present. It is fully owned by Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. The Company has received clearance from the Division of Funds, Investment Management Department, under the SEBI (Portfolio Manager) Regulations, 1993, and the Mutual Funds Division of SEBI under the SEBI (‘Mutual Funds’) Regulations, 1996, to provide Portfolio Management Services.
Investment Platforms
The firm operates across a diversified set of alternative asset classes, including:
- Private Equity
- Real Estate
- Infrastructure
- Private Credit
- Strategic Situations
- Data Center Investments
Its investment approach emphasizes disciplined underwriting, structured transactions, active asset management, and clearly defined exit strategies.
Global Capital & Partnerships
Approximately 80% of assets are sourced from global institutional partners. The platform combines international capital with deep local market insight, enabling it to structure opportunities aligned with India’s evolving growth sectors while maintaining strong governance and risk management standards.
Strategy Focus
- Private Equity & Life Sciences: Backing emerging and high-growth enterprises.
- Real Estate & Infrastructure: Focused on disciplined execution and value creation through strategic development and exits.
- Private Credit: Offering bespoke financing solutions tailored to India’s expanding corporate ecosystem.
- Strategic Situations: Targeting special opportunities across complex investment scenarios.
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles are integrated into the investment framework across strategies.
Advisory & Client Solutions
Beyond fund management, the firm provides tailored advisory and discretionary solutions for High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs), Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNIs), family offices, and institutions. Its digital-first advisory platform, Selekt Advisory, is supported by a dedicated research think tank comprising industry experts and analysts.
Operating Philosophy
Kotak Alts focuses on disciplined execution, deep research, structured risk management, and client-centric investment delivery. Its long-standing presence and institutional processes position it as a significant participant in India’s alternative asset management ecosystem.
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Srini Sriniwasan
S. Sriniwasan (Srini) heads Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Limited (“KAAML”). He is also a part of the Group Management Council that drives Kotak Mahindra Group’s growth charter. Srini has played a crucial role in setting up and building the different asset classes in KAAML including Real Estate, Infrastructure, Special Situations & Credit, Private Equity and Investment Advisory. Overall, KAAML has raised / advised ~USD 9.3 billion in funds across these asset classes. As one of the earliest fund managers to raise and invest capital in India, Srini has introduced significant financing, financial structuring and negotiating skills in the alternate assets industry. Srini joined the Kotak Mahindra Group in 1993. Prior to KAAML, he was a part of Kotak’s investment banking joint venture with Goldman Sachs from inception in 1995, and was co-head of Kotak Investment Banking until 2005. At Kotak Investment Banking, Srini advised leading domestic and international companies on capital raising, M&A and strategic divestitures. Srini is a member of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) subcommittee on Capital Markets. He is also a Board member of Asia Pacific Real Estate Association Limited (APREA) & Co-Chairman of the India Chapter. He is also a member of the Governing Council of Global Real Estate Institute (GRI) – India Chapter. He was a Member of the Executive Committee at the Indian Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (IVCA) and is a Member of the Private Credit Council at Emerging Markets Private Equity Association (“EMPEA”). Srini holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Delhi University and an MBA from the Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Ghaziabad.
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