Investment Summary

CapitalG, LeapFrog Investments and Mirae Asset Private Equity Invest In CarDekho

On January 1, 2015, corporate investor CapitalG, growth capital firm LeapFrog Investments and private equity firm Mirae Asset Private Equity invested in internet software and services company CarDekho

Investment Highlights
  • This is CapitalG’s 11th, LeapFrog Investments’ 1st and Mirae Asset Private Equity’s 1st transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is CapitalG’s 2nd, LeapFrog Investments’ 5th and Mirae Asset Private Equity’s 1st transaction in India.

Investment Summary

Date 2015-01-01
Target CarDekho
Sector Internet Software and Services
Investor(s) CapitalG
LeapFrog Investments
Mirae Asset Private Equity
Deal Type Venture

Target

CarDekho

Jaipur, India
CarDekho is an Auto portal and helps its users with car research, finance, insurance, used cars, and any other aspect of car buying and selling with the best possible deals through its exclusive tie-ups with car manufacturers, finance and insurance companies. CarDekho is founded in 2008 and is based in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

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Investor(S) 3

Investor

CapitalG

San Francisco, California, United States

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Category Corporate Investor
Founded 2013
PE ASSETS 3.0B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

CapitalG is the growth equity and direct investment arm of Alphabet, Inc. CapitalG invests in emerging tech-enabled service companies and assists with providing tactical advice across key functional areas such as engineering, product, sales, and marketing. CapitalG was formerly known as Google Capital. The Unit was formed in 2013 and is based in San Francisco, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 14 of 35
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 11 of 18
Type: Venture M&A Deals 8 of 26
Country: India M&A 2 of 5
Year: 2015 M&A 1 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-08-20 Thumbtack

San Francisco, California, United States

Thumbtack is a consumer service that helps millions of people accomplish the personal projects that are central to their lives. Thumbtack connects millions of people with local professionals who are available, interested, and qualified to meet their specific needs. Thumbtack was founded in 2009 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-02-12 Practo

Bengaluru, India

Practo connects people with everything they need to take good care of themselves and their family - assessing health issues, finding the right doctor, booking diagnostic tests, obtaining medicines, storing health records, or learning new ways to live healthier. Practo was founded in 2008 and is based in Bengaluru, India.

Buy -
DESCRIPTION

LeapFrog Investments is a private equity firm focused on opportunities across Asia and Africa. The Firm looks to invest $10 to $50 million per transaction to fund high-growth, financial services and healthcare businesses operating in fast growing markets. LeapFrog is an active investor and looks to support portfolio companies with operations, sales, human resources, and other core business functions. LeapFrog Investments was formed in 2007 and is headquartered in Ebene, Mauritius.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 13 of 35
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 1 of 5
Type: Venture M&A Deals 2 of 5
Country: India M&A 5 of 11
Year: 2015 M&A 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-12-19 Syn Mun Kong Insurance

Bangkok, Thailand

Syn Mun Kong Insurance is a general insurer. Syn Mun Kong Insurance was founded in 1951 and is based in Bangkok, Thailand.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-04-28 Reliance Capital

Jakarta Utara, Indonesia

Reliance Capital is an integrated financial services group in Indonesian domestic markets. Reliance Capital was founded in 2003 and is based in Jakarta , Indonesia.

Buy -
DESCRIPTION

Mirae Asset Private Equity is the private equity arm of asset manager Mirae Asset Global Investments. Mirae Asset Private Equity will consider opportunities across South Korea including buyouts, growth capital financings, and special situations. Mirae Asset Private Equity is based in Seoul.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 4
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 1 of 1
Type: Venture M&A Deals 1 of 2
Country: India M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2015 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-05-20 Acushnet Holdings Corp

Fairhaven, Massachusetts, United States

Acushnet Holdings Corp designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes performance-driven golf products. The Company's brands include Titleist, performance equipment brands, and FootJoy, performance wear brands. Acushnet Holdings Corp was founded in 1910 and is based in Fairhaven, Massachusetts.

Buy $1.2B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-11-02 Acushnet Holdings Corp

Fairhaven, Massachusetts, United States

Acushnet Holdings Corp designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes performance-driven golf products. The Company's brands include Titleist, performance equipment brands, and FootJoy, performance wear brands. Acushnet Holdings Corp was founded in 1910 and is based in Fairhaven, Massachusetts.

Sell -