We shape outcomes that stand the test of time
We channel patient capital into opportunities that drive long-term economic growth while delivering value for investors. Through differentiated strategies, we combine disciplined investing with active asset management to strengthen businesses, generate cash flows and unlock growth.
Most of our funds have a track record of delivering strong performance consistently across different market cycles which enable us to serve a diverse global and domestic institutional client base through India-focused funds. As we continue to build our platform, our focus remains unchanged: to be the trusted and respected India alternative asset advisor, creating value for all stakeholders.
Our Foundations
What defines us
Edelweiss Alternatives is built around India’s economic growth and the expanding opportunity in alternative investments. Our diversified, multi-strategy platform focuses on large, under-tapped and fast-growing asset classes, providing income and yield solutions. We bring together investment capabilities, dedicated portfolio operating and management capabilities, technology and comprehensive risk management to actively manage assets and create long-term value.
Our purpose
We deploy patient capital into Indian asset classes with strong structural growth, including infrastructure and enterprise, supporting India’s long-term economic progress with a primary focus on generating predictable income and yield for our investors.
Our vision
We strive to be a trusted and respected Indian alternative asset advisor, creating meaningful and sustainable value for our investors, businesses, partners, employees and communities.
Our approach
We leverage the growth of India’s Real Assets and Private Credit markets through investment and asset management expertise, actively managing businesses and assets to generate regular cash flows and create value across their lifecycle.
How we operate
We build capability before
we deploy capital
Our model brings together investment expertise with asset management and operating capabilities. This enables us to stay involved across our investments, from operational improvement and efficiency to asset optimisation and exits.
We invest
We deploy patient capital through ownership and operation.
We own
Our investment vehicles hold interests in businesses and assets, with a long-term approach to creating value.
We operate
We strengthen businesses through operational expertise and governance.
Principles
The fundamentals of how we think, work and invest
We listen with openness
We listen to our employees, customers, and stakeholders with respect, even when perspectives differ.
We win together
Collaboration defines how we work. Our spirit is “All for One, One for All” and we seek outcomes where everyone succeeds.
Quality comes before growth
Employee satisfaction, customer trust, financial prudence, and strong risk and governance standards guide our progress.
Capital preservation comes first
We treat investors’ capital as our own and manage it with care, discipline, and responsibility.
We think in decades, not quarters
Our decisions are guided by a long-term horizon of at least ten years.
Customer Centricity
Align our solutions with customer needs and suitability at core to continuously drive customer trust.
Innovation is continuous
We believe meaningful innovation emerges from many thoughtful experiments that steadily create more value for our clients and investors.
Capabilities drive long term value creation
We invest patiently in building enduring capabilities that create long-term value for all stakeholders.
Curiosity is encouraged
We cultivate a culture where thoughtful questions are welcomed and exploration is valued.
Diverse thinking strengthens decisions
We encourage debate, discussion, and diversity of perspectives to make balanced decisions in an uncertain world.
Leadership
Meet the leaders
paving the way forward
Timeline
A journey shaped by growth, scale and evolution
- Performing Credit
2010
- Special Situations
- Performing Credit
2012
- Real Estate Credit
- Special Situations
- Performing Credit
2016
- Infrastructure Yield
- Investment Grade
Credit - Real Estate Credit
- Special Situations
- Performing Credit
2018
- Energy InvIT
- Infrastructure Yield
- Investment Grade
Credit - Real Estate Credit
- Special Situations
- Performing Credit
2023
- Commercial Real Estate Yield
- Other Strategies
- Energy InvIT
- Infrastructure Yield
- Investment Grade
Credit - Real Estate Credit
- Special Situations
- Performing Credit
2024
- Energy Transition
- Commercial Real Estate Yield
- Other Strategies
- Energy InvIT
- Infrastructure Yield
- Investment Grade
Credit - Real Estate Credit
- Special Situations
- Performing Credit
2026
2010
Launched our first Performing Credit fund, laying the foundation for Edelweiss alternatives investment platform.
- Performing Credit
2012
Expanded into Special Situations, broadening our Private Credit capabilities with structured capital solutions.
- Special Situations
- Performing Credit
2016
Introduced Real Estate Credit to address India's growing residential financing opportunity.
- Real Estate Credit
- Special Situations
- Performing Credit
2018
Earned our first significant institutional commitment from North American investors in 2017, and entered Infrastructure Yield in 2018, expanding into operating infrastructure assets with stable, long-term cash flows.
- Infrastructure Yield
- Investment Grade
Credit - Real Estate Credit
- Special Situations
- Performing Credit
2023
Raised US$890 million in Performing Credit, and over ₹95,000 million from domestic investors in 2023 while expanding into Rental Yield strategies.
- Energy InvIT
- Infrastructure Yield
- Investment Grade
Credit - Real Estate Credit
- Special Situations
- Performing Credit
2024
Raised over ₹80,000 million for the second series of our Infrastructure Yield strategy.
- Commercial Real Estate Yield
- Other Strategies
- Energy InvIT
- Infrastructure Yield
- Investment Grade
Credit - Real Estate Credit
- Special Situations
- Performing Credit
2026
In 2025, expanded into Energy Transition, and in 2026, established Transport InvIT to further extend our platform across long-term transport infrastructure assets.
- Energy Transition
- Commercial Real Estate Yield
- Other Strategies
- Energy InvIT
- Infrastructure Yield
- Investment Grade
Credit - Real Estate Credit
- Special Situations
- Performing Credit
Note: Energy InvIT is part of the Perpetual Capital sub-vertical.
The Landscape
The opportunity
we operate in
Alternatives are among the fastest-growing investment segments in India. India’s growing economy is projected to be the third largest globally by the year 2027-28, making it an attractive opportunity for investors.
The combined AUM of private credit and real assets in India have more than doubled during the period 2015-2025 and it is expected to further grow to USD 112.9 billion by 2030. The proportion of private credit and real assets market is expected to reach 42% of India’s overall alternative investments industry by 2030 from 33% in 2025.
