Category 2ActiveGrowth-to-PIPE

Carnelian Private Growth & Innovation Fund

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Carnelian Asset Advisors

Fund profile

About the Fund

Carnelian Private Growth & Innovation Fund follows a "Growth-to-PIPE" strategy across growth, late-stage/pre-IPO and PIPE opportunities. It focuses on innovative businesses where earnings acceleration, institutionalisation and strategic support can unlock value, supported by forensic diligence, governance checks and valuation discipline. The approach aligns investment stage with the company's growth and exit pathway while seeking long-term wealth creation.

Source: About the Fund PDF.

Key metrics

AUM

₹2,000 Cr

Minimum investment

₹1 Cr

Vintage

2026

Peak MOIC

5.0x

Peak IRR

87%

Tenure

6 yrs 9 mo

Source-verified detail

Key Information

Fund manager

Umesh Agrawal

Investment manager

Carnelian Asset Advisors

SEBI category

Category 2

Strategy

Growth-to-PIPE

Portfolio size

15-20

Management fee

2%

Investment period

36 months

Initial drawdown

10% upfront of the capital committed

Status

Active

Data as of

31 Jul 2026

Source: Fact sheet / official materials provided by Carnelian Asset Advisors.

Disclosed figures

Target Asset Allocation

Target Asset Allocation

Growth stage50–60%
Late stage (Pre IPO)20–25%
PIPE (Listed)20–25%

Source: Fact sheet / official materials provided by Carnelian Asset Advisors.

Carnelian

About the Fund Manager

Umesh Agrawal

Umesh Agrawal

CA

Experience – 28 years

Prior – President & Fund Manager at 360 ONE Asset

Known for managing multiple funds across 30 portfolio companies & delivering industry-leading exits, IRRs, and DPI, he brings a rare dual perspective as both an investment banker (90+ deals) and an investor, making him a trusted partner to founders through their growth journey.

Experience
28 years
Portfolio companies
30
Investment banking deals
90+

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