IMEF is a SEBI (Security and Exchange Board of India) registered category-II AIF (Alternative Investment Fund), which brings highly organized, disciplined & transparent approach to investing in Media and Entertainment sector. We aim to provide bespoke capital solutions by using structured products. The fund is backed by a team with over 50 years of collective experience in the Indian Media and Entertainment Industry, with experience in fund management, research, and investments.
IMEF has proprietary sourcing and management prowess, and banks on a rigorous data-driven methodology, in executing deals for the fund and its investors. IMEF combines the mindsets of traditional banking and equity investing to create a balanced approach, producing superior risk-adjusted returns. IMEF will deliver downside protected investments with large uncapped equity upside to our investors.
investment Team
PARTH GANDHI
(Founder & Senior Partner)
Previously worked as Senior Partner at AION, one of India’s largest Alternate Asset Managers with about USD 1.25 billion AUM. Before that, he was President-Private Equity at ICICI Ventures and Consultant at Ernst & Young.
Deep relationships across leading Indian Consumer and M&E businesses, having served on the board of companies like Future Generali Insurance, Clix Capital,
Interglobe Technologies, Varun Beverages and Mahindra Retail.
Charter member of TiE Global and active member of The Explorers Club and ASSOCHAM and serves on Michigan State University International Board of Advisors
M.B.A from Michigan State University and a bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Mumbai University
NIKHIL KHANDELWAL
(Founder & Senior Partner)
Over 15 years of experience in Capital Markets, M&A, Private Equity and Strategic Advisory
One of the first analysts in Indian capital markets covering the Indian M&E industry and has deep-rooted
relationships and understanding of the space
Successfully advising and investing in Indian Consumer and Internet companies, including Future Group, Essel Group, Affle India, Purplle, Nilkamal and Tata Consumer
An MBA from the ISB, Hyderabad and Stern Business School, New York and a Bachelor’s in Engineering from Manipal Institute of Technology.
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