Founders of a Top PE Fund on Why They Invested in Manyavar, Lenskart, Building Organizations & More

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Dive into the intricate world of private equity with Nishant Sharma and Sunish Sharma, the dynamic duo behind Kedaara Capital, India's premier homegrown private equity fund. In this enlightening episode, we explore not only the nuances of private equity but also unravel the secrets behind Kedaara's successful investments in renowned brands like Manyavar, Lenskart, and Vishal Megamart.

From focusing on people and culture in organizations to insights into effective leadership and team management, the founders share invaluable experiences and lessons learned along their journey.

Join us as we navigate through the Indian business landscape, discussing what makes a product thrive in the Indian market and gaining profound insights into the future of the country for the next decades. Get ready for an engaging conversation that goes beyond finance, touching on the essence of building successful enterprises and contributing to India's economic growth. Don't miss this exclusive peek into the world of private equity and the visionary minds shaping it. Subscribe and stay tuned for an episode that promises to be both educational and inspiring!

Introduction: 00:00 - 2:05

Why building a cohesive culture is important: 2:06 - 10:56

Fatherhood as an inflection point in Nishant and Sunish’s careers: 10:57 - 17:55

The Initial journey, How and Why Kedaara was formed: 17:56 - 39:39

Kedaara’s first deal: 39:40 - 47:09 The essential philosophy of doing business: 47:10 - 52:10

Working with investors: 52:11 - 1:06:25

Working as a team, investing in people’s success & wisdom of building great partnerships: 1:06:26 - 1:21:50

What makes a founder stand out & how Kedaara evaluates founders: 1:21:51 - 1:37:25 Nishant, Sunish & Shantanu discuss leadership, organization & the myriad challenges of running a company: 1:37:26 - 2:01:10

Building for a new, Digital India, “Democratizing Aristocracy” & creating great products: 2:01:11 - 2:20:22

Why Nishant & Sunish are bullish on India: 2:20:23 - 2:25:32

Conclusion: 2:25:33 - 2:27:35