A growth stage focused fintech investment fund primarily investing in companies operating at the confluence of financial services and technology in India.

BEAMS FINTECH FUND

Beams Fintech Fund is the First Fintech Focused Growth Capital fund for India offering Ecosystem, Value Add & Capital to support the Fintech founders of tomorrow. Beams Fintech Fund is backed by Venture Catalysts, it’s a first sector focused Growth Capital Fund by the Group & second fund from their platform after 9 Unicorns Accelerator Fund

Beams Fintech Fund is Co-Founded by Sagar Agarvwal, Dr Apoorva Sharma, Anuj Golecha, Anil Jain and Gaurav Jain,. Sagar has held Senior positions & built Investment Management firms over the last 15 years covering Emerging markets of India, Asia, Middle East & Africa. Founders have huge experience in the asset management space having built investment management firms over the last 20 years covering Emerging markets of India, Asia, Middle East & Africa. Founders have advised on more than $700 Mn+ of invested capital across 250+ investments, 50+ exits & liquidity events, $4 Bn in portfolio value creation. Founders have backed 30+ Fintech/FS Companies in India till date, created $3 Bn in portfolio value, returns ranging from 1.3x to 197x

Our key focus areas are Embedded Finance, SAAS Products or Technologies for the Incumbents & Disrupting the Incumbents, Global Enterprises SAAS, Open Banking & Digital Financial Inclusion

We have built an Alliance network of Banks, Fintechs, NBFCs, Fintech Founders, Mentors, Advisors & Portfolio Support Group from the Financial Services & Fintech Industry to provide maximum value add to the Fund’s portfolio companies

Founders key current & past Fintech/FS investments include BharatPe, Dukaan, Flobiz, Esskay Fincorp, Suryoday, Centrum Forex, MFS Africa, GetVantage, Sarva, Impact Guru, Creditwise, OTO, Liquiloans, Lenden, Junio etc

Venture Catalysts is the largest incubator & accelerator in India & third largest in the world. They have backed more than 200+ start-ups in India, syndicated $250+ Mn of invested capital, created two of the largest Unicorns in India, has a network of 500+ Founders

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We are excited to share highlights from our recent VCCircle interview where our Founder & Managing Partner, Sagar Agarvwal Agarwal shares his insights on the current private market valuations, depth of the opportunities and how Beams Fintech Fund is strategically building a resilient portfolio across attractive FS and fintech subsegments with a focus on profitability. He also details the fund's investment plans, emerging portfolio winners, and robust exit strategy.

We hope you find this insightful. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to drive growth and innovation in the fintech space.

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Sagar Agarvwal Anuj Golecha Dr. Apoorva Ranjan Sharma Gaurav Jain Anil G Jain Navin Surya Amit Kulshreshtha Deepanshu Sidhanti Atul D.Talekar Madhur Mangal Soniya Kukreja Aarushi Chatterjee Samrat Shah Mehul Srivastava

Eid Mubarak from Beams Fintech Fund!

We extend our warmest wishes to everyone celebrating this joyous festival.

We hope your celebrations are filled with happiness, peace, and prosperity and may this Eid bring forth new opportunities and continued success for everyone.

Sagar Agarvwal Anuj Golecha Dr. Apoorva Ranjan Sharma Gaurav Jain Anil G Jain Navin Surya Amit Kulshreshtha Deepanshu Sidhanti Atul D.Talekar Madhur Mangal Soniya Kukreja Aarushi Chatterjee Samrat Shah Mehul Srivastava

We are pleased to share insights from our Founder & Managing Partner, Sagar Agarvwal, as he recently discussed opportunities within the #BFSI space and the current market dynamics with YourStory Media.

In his discussions, Sagar shed light on the remarkable contribution & the growth trajectory witnessed in India's #FinancialServices & #Fintech sector, emphasizing its pivotal role in propelling the nation's economy forward. 

He also highlighted the sector’s vast potential to foster unicorn companies in the near future, indicative of the investment opportunity in the space.

He also shed light on Beams Fintech Fund's investment strategy, thesis and portfolio pipeline. 

Read the full article here - https://lnkd.in/dXFz2tin

Sagar Agarvwal Anuj Golecha Dr. Apoorva Ranjan Sharma Gaurav Jain Anil G Jain Navin Surya Amit Kulshreshtha Deepanshu Sidhanti Atul D.Talekar Madhur Mangal Soniya Kukreja Aarushi Chatterjee Samrat Shah Mehul Srivastava

Delighted to share an insightful report published by our friends at Unitus Capital, Abhijit Ray, Amit Agarwal, Amit Jhanvar & Amit Kumar Rathi, in March’24 on Investment Returns from Leading Fintech & Financial Services Companies in India

The report examines the returns generated from the top 12 Fintech and Financial Services companies over a 15-year duration in comparison to returns from the public market space – Nifty50 & Nifty FS Index.

Some Key Highlights – 

𝟏)	𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐈𝐏𝐎: Out of the 12 Company universe tracked by Unitus Capital as Bankers, the private equity & venture capital investors in these companies made a 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐑𝐑 𝐨𝐟 𝟒𝟒% 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐈𝐏𝐎 with an average holding period of 5.3 years.

𝟐)	𝐋𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐢𝐭𝐬: The companies profiled in the report experienced a total of 𝟓𝟖 𝐥𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 on their journey to IPO, delivering a 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐑𝐑 𝐨𝐟 𝟑𝟖% for exiting investors.

𝟑) 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐛-𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬: Investors have realized impressive returns ranging 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝟐𝟓% 𝐭𝐨 𝟔𝟎% 𝐈𝐑𝐑𝐬 across various sub-sectors of the Fintech & Financial Services industry, with an average holding period of 5.7 years.

𝟒)	𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬: Notably, significant returns were observed across different stages of investment entry. 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐁 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂 investors have garnered returns in the range of 𝟒𝟎% 𝐭𝐨 𝟖𝟎% 𝐈𝐑𝐑, emphasizing the sustained profitability of investments in this sector.

𝟓)	𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐲𝟓𝟎 & 𝐍𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐒: Investing in Fintech & Financial Services companies has yielded superior returns with a 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐑𝐑 𝐨𝐟 𝟑𝟖% 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝟓.𝟕 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 median holding period Vs Nifty 50 & Nifty FS with 𝟏𝟑% 𝐈𝐑𝐑 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟓 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬.

These findings validates our thesis at Beams Fintech Fund of creating a leading portfolio in the Fintech & Financial Services sector. We eagerly anticipate further exploration into additional sub-sectors in the future, leveraging these insights to drive continued success and growth.


Sagar Agarvwal Anuj Golecha Dr. Apoorva Ranjan Sharma Gaurav Jain Anil G Jain Navin Surya Amit Kulshreshtha Deepanshu Sidhanti Atul D.Talekar Madhur Mangal Soniya Kukreja Aarushi Chatterjee Samrat Shah Mehul Srivastava

We are very pleased to announce that “Beams Fintech Fund 1st Annual Investor Meet” was a resounding success. It was a day filled with insightful discussions that offered a unique perspective on the fintech landscape in India.

A heartfelt thank you to all who attended and the speakers who made our 1st Annual Meet a memorable experience. Your presence and perspectives enriched the event, setting the stage for continued excellence within the Beams family.

A special acknowledgment extends to our Portfolio Founders - Vinay Bagri, Himanshu Chandra, Mayank Khera, and Ankit Agrawal, for sharing updates on their Journey. We also express sincere thanks to our distinguished speakers - Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Vishal Kampani, Ajay Rajan, Neetu Chitkara, Anup Kumar Agarwal, Uma Kollareddy, Apurva Salarpuria, Nirmal Gangwal, Dr Bijna Kotak Dasani MBE, FRSA, Gaurav Sekhri, Nitin Nayak and Deepak Ramineedi

As we reflect on this achievement, we eagerly anticipate even more exciting opportunities in the coming new year, poised to propel us to newer heights of growth.

Stay tuned for event snapshots, highlights, and more as we look back on this remarkable day.

Onwards & Upwards

Sagar Agarvwal Anuj Golecha Dr. Apoorva Ranjan Sharma Gaurav Jain Anil G Jain Navin Surya Amit Kulshreshtha Deepanshu Sidhanti Atul D.Talekar Madhur Mangal Soniya Kukreja Aarushi Chatterjee

We are thrilled to share that Sagar Agarvwal, Co-founder & Managing Partner of Beams Fintech Fund, will be a guest speaker at the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) Conclave 2024 along with other esteemed panelists - Anuradha Ramachandran, Hong Wei Jenny Lee, Mohanjit Jolly, Manish Kheterpal along with moderator Ashwinder Sethi.

The panel will delve on the topic “Unleashing the Potential : Building from India for the world”.
In this thought-provoking discussion, the panelists will explore the vast opportunities for growth within the Indian business landscape, focusing on the development of products and solutions not only tailored for the local market but designed to make a mark on the global stage.

As Co-founder & Managing Partner of Beams Fintech Fund, Sagar Agarvwal has played a pivotal role in driving innovation and fostering growth within the fintech ecosystem. His expertise in private equity, coupled with a keen understanding of emerging market contributes significantly to the advancement of businesses originating from India towards global prominence.

We look forward to the opportunity of participating in this esteemed event and connecting with industry experts and individuals who share our interests and vision.

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