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Axis Structured Credit AIF – II

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Category AIF, AIF Category II
Company
Fund Managers B.Gopkumar
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About Company

Investment Philosophy

Long-term Wealth Creation

Moving away from transactional, quick-gratification investing toward long-term life goals.

Outside-in (Customer) View

Prioritizing the investor's perspective and needs in every decision.

Sustainable Relationships

Building enduring connections with partners and investors rather than focusing on single transactions.

Investment Approach & Process

Axis AMC employs a bottom-up, benchmark-agnostic approach to portfolio construction, which includes: 

  • Quality Focus: Identifying companies with strong competitive positioning, sound balance sheets, credible management teams, and sustainable earnings growth potential.
  • ESG Integration: Rather than simple screening, they integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into their fundamental research to understand a company’s fair value and long-term sustainability.
  • Risk Management: A disciplined culture that manages portfolio risks through strict liquidity and volatility targets.
  • "Owner" Mindset: A long-term focus that involves active monitoring and engagement with investee companies to protect and enhance value. 

Key Investment Themes

  • Brand-Led Businesses: Many strategies (like their flagship PMS) focus on companies with strong consumer or business brands that offer pricing power and durable competitive advantages.
  • Growth Economy: The philosophy assumes India is a growth economy, seeking businesses that can exceed nominal GDP growth through accelerating cash flows.
  • Special Situations: They also target opportunities arising from regulatory changes, new technologies, and shifting consumer behavior.
Section: Fund Leadership
Meet the Fund Managers

Learn about the experienced fund managers responsible for investment decisions, portfolio strategy, and long-term fund performance.

B.Gopkumar

B.Gopkumar

B.Gopkumar is the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of Axis AMC. With almost three decades of experience in the financial services industry, Mr. Gopkumar has successfully navigated challenging roles in sales & distribution and marketing & branding. He is known for his proficiency in managing large teams and building digital ecosystems. Prior to this, he was the MD & CEO of Axis Securities from 2019. Before that, he has chaired leadership positions at several reputed firms including Reliance Securities and Kotak Group. He passionately believes that technology-driven solutions are imperative to empower investors and partners to unlock the true potential of the Indian financial services landscape. He is an avid reader, a fitness enthusiast, and a passionate marathoner. Educational Qualification: MBA from Mangalore University, Senior Executive Leadership Programme from Harvard Business School.  

Section: Help & Support
Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about fund investments, performance, portfolio strategy, and investor services.

What is the primary objective of the Axis Structured Credit AIF-II fund? +

The fund is designed to invest in structured credit opportunities by extending credit to companies that offer strong collateral and legal protections, with a focus on generating high-yield outcomes.

What is Axis AMC’s track record in credit strategy investments? +

Axis AMC brings nearly a decade of experience in executing credit strategy investments.

How did Axis Structured Credit AIF-I perform in terms of returns and payouts? +

The fund delivered a gross IRR of approximately 13%, executed fourteen payouts, and returned over 83% of the invested capital through matured and partially repaid deals.

What is the targeted fund size for Axis Structured Credit AIF-II, including the green shoe option? +

The fund has a base target of INR 1,000 crores, with an additional INR 250 crores under the green shoe option.

How will investor capital be managed during the initial three years of the fund’s lifecycle? +

Capital received during the first three years will be reinvested. Post this period, distributions to investors will commence.

What is the targeted gross IRR range for Axis Structured Credit AIF-II? +

The fund is targeting a gross internal rate of return (IRR) between 13% and 14%.

Why does a market opportunity exist for structured credit funds such as Axis AIF-II? +

Given the asset quality concerns surrounding NBFCs and regulatory constraints on mutual funds, a funding gap has developed in the credit ecosystem. Axis AIF-II aims to address this underserved segment.

What types of credit structures has Axis AMC successfully deployed capital in previously? +

Axis AMC has invested in promoter financing backed by high-quality collateral, securitized structures, and multi-originator collateralized debt instruments with built-in credit enhancements.

What is the total capital raised by Axis Structured Credit AIF-II as of December 31, 2024? +

As of December 31, 2024, the fund had mobilized capital exceeding INR 550 crores.

What is the fund tenure of Axis Structured Credit AIF-II from its first close? +

The fund has a tenure of five years, commencing from its first close in October 2023.

What forms of security or guarantees back the investments made by Axis Structured Credit AIF-II? +

Investments are secured through pledged shares, promoter guarantees, escrow arrangements for cash flows, corporate guarantees, and covenant-based financial protections.

What are the key characteristics of a portfolio company, such as Flash Capital Pvt Ltd, that the fund has invested in? +

Flash Capital received funding secured by a 2.5x cover in the form of shares, supported by personal guarantees and hypothecation of receivables and other assets.

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