Investment platform Aurrevia has launched a Category III Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) with an anchor commitment of $10 million from the Kothari Family Office through Aarii Ventures. The launch marks the company’s entry into India’s rapidly expanding alternative investment space, where institutional investors and family offices are increasingly allocating capital to research-driven investment strategies.
The new fund will focus on delivering long-term risk-adjusted returns by combining fundamental research, quantitative portfolio construction, and risk management across public equity markets. The anchor investment also reflects growing confidence among family offices in professionally managed alternative investment vehicles.
Fund to Focus on Research-Driven Public Market Investing
Aurrevia’s newly launched Category III AIF has been designed around a research led investment philosophy that combines deep value investing with momentum-based portfolio strategies.
According to the company, its investment framework integrates detailed fundamental analysis with market trend identification, enabling the fund to identify opportunities across sectors and market capitalisations. The approach aims to balance long-term value creation with disciplined risk management while adapting to changing market conditions.
By blending traditional investment principles with quantitative frameworks, Aurrevia intends to offer investors a differentiated public market strategy.
Kothari Family Office Backs the Fund with $10 Million
The fund’s launch is anchored by a $10 million commitment from the Kothari Family Office, invested through Aarii Ventures.
The investment highlights the increasing role of family offices in India’s alternative asset ecosystem. As high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors seek portfolio diversification beyond conventional equity and debt investments, Category III AIFs have emerged as an attractive asset class offering actively managed investment strategies.
The anchor commitment provides Aurrevia with a strong foundation as it begins deploying capital across public markets.
India’s Alternative Investment Industry Continues to Expand
India’s Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) industry has witnessed significant growth over the past few years, supported by rising investor participation and increasing demand for specialized investment products.
According to industry data, cumulative commitments across AIFs exceeded ₹16.9 lakh crore as of March 2026. Within this, Category III AIFs accounted for more than ₹3.14 lakh crore, underlining the growing popularity of hedge fund-like investment strategies among sophisticated investors.
The sector’s expansion has been driven by family offices, institutional investors, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals seeking professionally managed, risk-adjusted returns across public and private markets.
Founders Aim to Build a Research-Led Investment Platform
Aurrevia has been co-founded by Sagar Nishar and Suyog Dhavan, who have built the platform around a disciplined investment process combining fundamental analysis, quantitative models, and portfolio risk management.
The firm’s objective is to identify long-term opportunities across public markets while maintaining a structured approach to capital allocation and downside protection. By integrating data driven decision making with traditional investment research, Aurrevia aims to deliver consistent performance across varying market cycles.
The launch of its Category III AIF represents an important milestone in the firm’s long-term strategy to build a differentiated alternative investment platform in India.
As investor interest in alternative assets continues to rise, Aurrevia’s research-focused investment philosophy and backing from a prominent family office position it to capitalize on the growing demand for sophisticated public market investment solutions.
