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CARPEDIEM CAPITAL PARTNERS FUND I

Carpediem Capital

About Company

Founded in 2015 and based in Mumbai, Carpediem Capital Partners is a mid-market private equity firm that focuses on the burgeoning consumption and services sectors in India. The firm specializes in providing the first institutional capital to promising small and medium enterprises (SMEs), positioning itself as a strategic partner to emerging category leaders. With approximately $100 million in assets under management (AUM), Carpediem bridges the gap between early-stage venture capital and large-scale private equity. The firm is known for its hands-on operational support, helping portfolio companies institutionalize governance, professionalize management, and scale sustainably to drive significant value creation.

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Fund Investment Philosophy

The investment philosophy of Carpediem Capital Partners Fund I is anchored in the “India Consumption Opportunity,”Β specifically targeting the rapid growth of the country’s middle class and its evolving spending patterns.
  • Mid-Market Focus: The fund serves as the first institutional partner for SMEs that are leaders in emerging categories or high-potential sub-segments. By entering before these businesses are on the radar of larger PE firms, Carpediem captures value through early recognition and institutionalization.
  • Thematic Investing: Investments are centered on two broad themes: companies creating strongΒ consumer brandsΒ and businesses providingΒ organized servicesΒ in traditionally fragmented sectors (e.g., healthcare, QSR, and managed office spaces).
  • Build and Transform: Beyond providing capital, the fund employs a “hands-on” approach to upgrade governance, strengthen internal processes, and professionalize management teams. This transformation is designed to facilitate “multiple expansion,” making these companies attractive to larger institutional buyers or preparing them for initial public offerings (IPOs).
  • Sustainable and Efficient Growth: The fund prioritizes sustainable, capital-efficient business models that demonstrate clear paths to profitability and EBITDA growth. This disciplined approach ensures that portfolio companies are resilient to market volatility and capable of delivering outsized risk-adjusted returns.
  • Inclusive & Strategic Partnership: Carpediem typically seeks significant minority or control stakes, ensuring they have the influence needed to drive strategic direction while maintaining deep alignment with the founding entrepreneurs.
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Fund Manager

Abhishek Sharman

With a career spanning over two decades in the private equity space, Abhishek Sharman has been instrumental in shaping the firm's thesis-driven investment approach. Before founding Carpediem, he served as a Principal at India Equity Partners, where he managed a diverse portfolio of consumer-facing businesses. His expertise lies in identifying underserved market niches and partnering with entrepreneurs to transform traditionally unorganized businesses into professional entities. Under his leadership, Carpediem has successfully executed multiple funds and achieved high-profile exits, such as the sale of Yaantra to the Flipkart Group. Abhishek's vision is centered on capital-efficient growth and long-term value appreciation through deep operational engagement.

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