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Spice Route Legal

Venture Capital

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Spice Route Legal’s Private Equity and Venture Capital practice is recognised for its cutting-edge, cross-border work across the full investment lifecycle. Our sector-agnostic experts advise leading global and domestic funds on fund formation, deal structuring, regulatory approvals, IPO strategies, and distressed acquisitions. With a truly 360-degree approach to PE/VC transactions, we have acted for some of the most active investors in the region on marquee and first-of-its-kind mandates.

Work highlights:

  1. Advised Ohmium International on its USD 250 million Series C fundraise from global investors such as TPG Rise Climate, Hanover Technology Investment Management, Fenice Investment Group, and Energy Transition Ventures.
  2. Assisted Foundamental, a leading European investment fund, on its Series F investment into Infra.Market, a leading technology-driven construction solutions provider, at a valuation of approximately USD 2.79 billion.
  3. Assisted Esco Micro with its USD 200 million fundraise from a club of investors comprising Vivo Capital, Novo Holdings, China Investment Corporation, K3 Ventures, and EDBI Singapore.
  4. Assisted Helix Investments, the investment vehicle of the Cullman family and Bloomingdale properties, on its USD 7.5 million investment into Dentzz Dental Care, a Mumbai-based dental care brand.

Chambers Review

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Venture Capital - India

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Spice Route Legal is a technology-focused law firm in India with a strong track record in private equity and venture capital transactions, especially involving startups. The firm is active for investees and private equity funds, handling investments, exits and related disputes. The team often advises on transactions in the energy, technology, e-commerce and manufacturing sectors. The team possesses international experience, with its partners having previously worked at law firms in Singapore.

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Work Highlights

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  • Spice Route Legal assisted Foundamental, a European investment fund with a focus on prop-tech and sustainability, on its participation in Infra.Market's USD125 million pre-IPO fundraising round at the valuation of approximately USD2.79 billion.

Strengths

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  • Spice Route Legal stands out for its commercially practical advice, quick turnaround, and deep understanding of trade finance and fintech.

    Venture Capital respondentAsia-Pacific

  • They are very responsive and partnership-focused in terms of their commitment to clients.

    Venture Capital respondentAsia-Pacific

  • Their team's expertise and diverse experience across various cases provided us with exceptional support, something that's rare in the service sector today.

    Venture Capital respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Mathew Chacko
    Mathew Chacko

    Mathew Chacko

    Mathew Chacko is a partner at Spice Route Legal and is based in Bengaluru. He especially focuses on venture capital and private equity transactions in the TMT space, including for startups and funds, and is noted for his cross-border experience.

    • Mathew’s deep expertise and his ability to understand situations from all angles enable faster decision-making and effective problem-solving.

      Venture Capital respondentAsia-Pacific

    • He is the go-to person for most of our scenarios, be it legal, regulatory or compliance. Mathew understands and handles it well.

      Venture Capital respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Mathew comes across as an individual who has deep legal understanding along with great business acumen.

      Venture Capital respondentAsia-Pacific
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  • Praveen Raju
    Praveen Raju

    Praveen Raju

    Praveen Raju in Mumbai is an active venture capital lawyer in India, including in deals in the consumer goods, technology, pharmaceutical and energy sectors.

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