Gaja Alternative Asset Management was incorporated on April 9, 1999 in New Delhi as ‘View Advisors Private Limited’, a private limited company. Subsequently, pursuant to a special resolution passed by the shareholders dated May 18, 2006, the name of the company was changed to ‘Gaja Advisors Private Limited’ on June 8, 2006. Thereafter, pursuant to a special resolution passed by the shareholders dated May 25, 2022, the name of the company was changed to ‘Gaja Alternative Asset Management Private on July 5, 2022. The company was then converted into a public limited company pursuant to a special resolution adopted by the shareholders on December 9, 2024, consequent to which, the name of the company was changed to ‘Gaja Alternative Asset Management Limited’ on January 1, 2025.

The company is a well-established alternative asset management company. It acts as an investment manager to India focused funds, including category II and category I alternative investment funds (AIFs) and also acts as advisors to offshore funds, which provide capital to companies in India. It is an experienced, independent and home-grown alternative asset management company (AMC). 

The portfolio of investments across the funds managed and advised by the company, has been focused on various sectors, including, EEE, financial services, consumer and digital technology. It derives its income primarily from three income streams i.e. Management Fee, Carried Interest, and Income from Sponsor Commitment. 

Business area of the company 

The company is primarily engaged in managing and advising funds including Domestic Venture Capital Funds (DVCFs) and Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) including offshore funds, which provide capital to companies in India.

Awards, accreditations and recognition 

• 2011: Best Growth Capital Investor, Apex Awards, Venture Intelligence.
• 2019: Mid-market PE Investor of the Year (2018), Apex 2019 Awards, Venture Intelligence.
• 2019: Operational Value Add Award, Asian Private Equity and Venture Capital Awards.
• 2020: Mid-market PE Investor of the Year (2019), Apex 2020 Awards, Venture Intelligence.

History and milestones

• 2006: Commencement of operations under the ‘Gaja Capital’ brand
• 2007: Launch of Fund II.
• 2010: First transaction in the banking sector by Fund II.
• 2013: First buy-out transaction with Fund II’s acquisition of majority stake in an education platform.
• 2015: Launch of Fund III.
• 2017: First cross-border M&A exit through sale of Fund II’s stake in an alcobev company to a US-based multinational.
• 2018: First technology buy-out transaction with Fund III’s acquisition of majority stake in a B2B ed-tech solutions provider.
• 2019: First secondary buy-out exit through sale of Fund II’s stake in an education platform.
• 2021: Launch of Fund IV.
• 2022: Name of the Company changed to Gaja Alternative Asset Management Private Limited to reflect the broader focus on the Indian alternatives industry.
• 2025: Entry into secondaries business.