Chambers Review
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Venture Capital - India
What the Team is Known For
CMS INDUSLAW is particularly well regarded for its venture capital practice in India, earning recognition for its impressive ability to represent sector-specific funds and corporates in the technology, finance, healthcare and ecommerce sectors, among others. The team draws on the quality of its corporate and projects practices to assist clients with complex transactions. The law firm is noted for its strong Bengaluru presence and for its representation of clients investing in companies throughout their life-cycles as well as during exits and divestments. The department frequently assists startups and private companies with their fundraising activities, including early- and late-stage investment rounds.
Strengths
They had the ability to be around 24/7 and get the job done at the pace we desired. They were also unperturbed when things were out of control and calmly thought through solutions.
CMS INDUSLAW have a notable client focus and proactive service-oriented mindset. I find that they take an assertive approach to representing their clients' interests.
They have good knowledge of the matters involved in private equity.
Work Highlights
CMS INDUSLAW advised Peak XV Partners on the partial sale of its shareholding in Rebel Foods to Temasek and KKR as part of Rebel Foods' Series G fundraising round.
CMS INDUSLAW advised SarvaGram Solutions, a rural-focused financial services provider, on its successful Series D fundraising round of USD67 million.
Notable practitioners
Suneeth Katarki is a partner at CMSINDUSLAW in Bengaluru. He has a busy portfolio of transactions in the venture capital arena, advising both company- and investor-side clients in early-stage financings.
Kartik Ganapathy is a partner in CMS INDUSLAW's Bengaluru office. He handles venture capital transactions in such sectors as technology. He acts for both venture capital funds and investee companies.
Winnie Shekhar is a partner in CMSINDUSLAW's Bengaluru office and is focused on venture capital transactions. She handles deals in various sectors, including technology.
Winnie was very experienced. She provided very practical solutions even on tough deals.