About us

Avighna Invest is a proprietary wealth management platform of the Avighna Group. Avighna Group was founded by Kailash Agarwal in 1987 by setting up a shipping company in UAE, which transformed itself into one of the largest company in general trade, import & export business. In 1999, Avighna Group strategically pivoted from international trade to the crafting of ultra-luxury skylines in Mumbai, India, delivering large-scale residential and commercial projects in the ultra-luxury segment, making it a most bold move in transformative growth.

With more than 25 years of investing track record and having invested up to $100 million in a single deal, Avighna Invest operates as a Single-Family office (SFO), investing globally into an array of asset classes with a focus towards fixed-income assets, real-assets, and startup ecosystem. Avighna Invest actively partners with unique early to mid-staged businesses displaying growth potential and provide long-term capital to the entrepreneurial ecosystem by investing directly and through Venture Capital Funds.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

Flexible & Swift

Being proprietary platform, we’ve a flexible approach in investing innovatively unlike traditional investment funds. We pride ourselves on our capability to make swift and agile decisions ensuring our partners have the support when they need it.

Forward-Thinking Strategy

We prioritize sustainable growth by taking a visionary approach when evaluating investments to ensure long term value-creation across the investments, without worrying about short-term fluctuations.

Large Ecosystem

We have a large ecosystem of Industry Veterans, Private Bankers, and Asset Managers, which supports our decision-making process and provide us with array of opportunities for investing.

Global Investment Spectrum

Availability of global capital & multi-jurisdictional presence enhances our ability to participate into onshore & global investing opportunities with array of asset classes such as stocks, bonds, funds, metal, and real estate.

WHY PARTNER WITH US

With the success and evolution of the Avighna group over several decades, Avighna Invest comprehends the challenges of cultivating a thriving business. Beyond financial support, we strive to forge connections that enable our partners to leverage our exclusive business networks and connections with Industry Veterans, Private Bankers, and Asset Managers, as cultivated over the years. Our portfolio enterprises also enjoy the prestige and brand equity associated with the Avighna name, facilitating the establishment of new partnerships.

HOW WE INVEST

Providing Growth Stage Capital

Embracing ventures that demonstrate robust fundamentals, clear value propositions, and the potential for leadership within their respective industries by working with visionary entrepreneurs and management teams that exemplify excellence.

Value Creation through Real Assets

Actively pursuing investing opportunities in real assets such as hospitality, leasing, and real estate, which enhance our brand recognition and ensures sustainable community growth. Our latest addition of commercial leasing asset in Mumbai “Avighna House” is testimony to the same.

Financial Markets with risk management

Investing across a broad spectrum of financial assets, especially in sovereign and investment-grade classes, combined with risk-return management strategies through effective use of leverage and hedging products.

OUR ECOSYSTEM

Real Assets

Avighna Invest proudly announces the addition of Avighna House to our real asset portfolio. As a strategic move, we believe that Avighna House aligns with our vision and contributes to the diversification and strength of our investment ecosystem.
Our Occupants
Direct Investments: Supporting Growth
Investment Partners: Strengthening Collaborations

NEWS

Founder, Avighna Invest

KAILASH AGARWAL

An eminent business leader and global entrepreneur, Kailash Agarwal started his career with the Ashok Birla Group in the 1960s. He ventured out and started a business in the UAE, providing shipping solutions for specialized petroleum products by setting up Nishant Import and Export Company LLC, which emerged as a notable firm with its own vessels for transportation and general trade within the European and Asian markets.

Kailash Agarwal’s visionary leadership set the foundation for Avighna Real Estate, the large-scale real estate business vertical of the Avighna Group. He pioneered Avighna Invest, leading it to emerge as a multi-sectoral and diversified investment platform, with a portfolio spread across multiple geographies and asset classes. He acquired the landmark commercial asset Emaar Business Park – Building 3 in Dubai, UAE, from Bank Muscat’s Fund for AED 240 million (~INR 555 crore) through his Dubai company.

Managing Director, Avighna India

NISHANT AGARWAL

A seasoned entrepreneur with strong business acumen and work ethics, Nishant Agarwal spearheads the real estate and leasing business at Avighna Group. Born in Mumbai, raised in Dubai, and educated in Switzerland and the USA, Nishant is truly a global citizen. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Babson College and completed his MBA in Finance from MIT Sloan School of Management, USA. He initially worked with ICICI Venture Funds in India, which provided him with experience and exposure in different international markets. His knowledge, experience, and perseverance have transformed Avighna Group into a premium real estate brand, known for delivering large-scale super-luxury projects in Mumbai, India.

Under the realm of Avighna Invest, Nishant Agarwal actively invests in groundbreaking startups and fast-growing companies as an angel investor. His role extends to nurturing and guiding the team responsible for investment and treasury functions at Avighna Invest. He acquired the landmark commercial asset Emaar Business Park – Building 3 in Dubai, UAE, from Bank Muscat’s Fund for AED 240 million (~INR 555 crore) through his Dubai company.

Head - Investments, Avighna India

ARPIT RAMSISARIA

An Investment Professional with over 10 years of distinguished expertise in value investing and strategic exits, Arpit Ramsisaria is a rank holder Chartered Accountant (CA) & Company Secretary (CS) from India and has completed Financial Risk Management (Part I) from GARP, USA. Starting his career at financial conglomerate Edelweiss, he excelled in managing private debt investments & distressed resolutions across multiple industries and handling large & complex real estate deals.

Arpit leads the investment team at Avighna India, focusing on corporate finance and a diverse investment portfolio including public & private equities, mutual funds, and alternative investments. His role extends to spearheading business development in real estate, hospitality, and leasing, while leading the family office functions such as succession & estate planning, corporate structuring & tax planning.

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