LOK CAPITAL
Lok Capital was founded in 2004. Lok (meaning "people") is an impact investor that makes investments in the finance, healthcare, food & beverages/agriculture, and climate & sustainability areas in India. The focus is on Series A+ ventures that deliver impact in an affordable, accessible and sustainable way. The Lok initiative was launched with the support of a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation. Lok has multi-dimensional, contextual impact screening criteria, incorporating promoter intent, gender, income levels, geography and a focus on underserved consumer segments. Lok has successfully raised & deployed 3 funds totalling $200M+ and is now in the process of raising its 4th fund — targeting another $150M-$200M.
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Current Advisors List
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Current Employees Featured
Vignesh Ramanujam Partner @ Lok Capital
Partner
2021-01-01
Donald Peck Co-Founder @ Lok Capital
Co-Founder
Rajiv B. Lall Founder @ Lok Capital
Founder
Vishal Mehta Co-Founder and Partner @ Lok Capital
Co-Founder and Partner
Venky Natarajan Co-Founder & Partner @ Lok Capital
Co-Founder & Partner
Shivathilak Tallam Associate @ Lok Capital
Associate
2017-03-01
Founder
Investments List
| Date | Company | Article | Money raised |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-08 | Mintifi | Lok Capital investment in Series C - Mintifi | 2.99 B INR |
| 2021-06-18 | RenewBuy | Lok Capital investment in Series C - RenewBuy | 3.32 B INR |
| 2021-04-15 | Akshayakalpa | Lok Capital investment in Series A - Akshayakalpa | 3.19 M USD |
| 2020-05-28 | Suryoday Small Finance Bank | Lok Capital investment in Venture Round - Suryoday Small Finance Bank | 8.2 M USD |
| 2020-03-20 | Veritas Finance | Lok Capital investment in Series E - Veritas Finance | 3.5 B INR |
| 2019-07-02 | RenewBuy | Lok Capital investment in Series B - RenewBuy | 1.3 B INR |
| 2019-06-22 | Monsoon Harvest | Lok Capital investment in Seed Round - Monsoon Harvest | 14.2 M INR |
| 2019-06-11 | Drishti Eye Care | Lok Capital investment in Series C - Drishti Eye Care | 4 M USD |
| 2019-04-03 | Suryoday Small Finance Bank | Lok Capital investment in Venture Round - Suryoday Small Finance Bank | 2.48 B INR |
| 2018-09-24 | Ummeed Housing Finance | Lok Capital investment in Series C - Ummeed Housing Finance | 600 M INR |
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AIIB Commits USD25 Million to Lok Capital Fund IV to Support …
Jun 9, 2023 · AIIB has approved the commitment of up to USD25 million to Lok Capital IV LLC (the Fund) – a closed-end private equity fund experienced in impact investment – with a cap of …See details»
Lok Capital logs first close of its fourth fund at $90 million
Jan 11, 2023 · Lok Capital has made the first close of its fourth fund with commitments totalling $90 million, the impact investment firm said on Tuesday. The Chennai-based fund said the …See details»
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