Venture Capital & Private Equity

Venture Capital & Private Equity

Private equity and venture capital investments have been greatest growth driver in India. Lawyers at ThinkLaw have a deep understanding and experience handling of wide array of issues in PE and VC deals including minority investments, control deals, buyouts, and various stages of investments in the life cycle of a portfolio company, both from investor and founder side.. A deep understanding of corporate disputes equips our lawyers to craft documentation that can withstand judicial scrutiny.

Services Offered

The scope of our work extends to the following areas:

  • Investment and Exit Structuring: We advise on structuring various investment routes, investment instruments, regulatory approvals and exit strategies.
  • Legal Due Diligence: We carry out legal due diligence with specific industry focus ranging from information technology, fintech, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, logistics, manufacturing and services sectors. We also assist clients in conducting legal health-checks and providing key issue report or legal due diligence report, identifying potential areas of risk and mitigation strategies.
  • Documentation and Negotiation: We endeavor to provide highest standards of drafting, reviewing and negotiation of any documentation involved in transaction ranging from letter of intent, term sheets, non-disclosure agreements, exclusivity agreements, share purchase agreements, share subscription agreements, shareholder agreements, promoter employment agreements, etc.
  • Venture Capital investments: We commit to building deep relationships with entrepreneurial businesses ranging from pre-revenue start-ups to late-stage companies preparing for an exit and assist them in term sheet negotiations, legal due diligence reviews and recommendations, documentation drafting, negotiations and regulatory and ongoing advice.
  • Compliance and Post Closing: Post closing activities are a critical part of any strategic buyout. We handhold clients in implementing all legal post-closing compliances for a seamless transition process.

Work Highlights

ThinkLaw advises Raina Industries on Series A investment by Ashra Private Equity Fund

ThinkLaw is pleased to have advised and assisted Raina Industries Private Limited ("𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲") and its Promoter on a Series A investment by 𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐫𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 (a scheme of Shepherds Hill Private Equity Trust) in the Company.

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In a Nutshell

April 1st to April 15th, 2026
April 1st to April 15th, 2026

Key takeaways include: SEBI offering a one-time waiver to listed companies from MPS non-compliance penalties (during April-September 2026), FSSAI raising turnover thresholds for Food Business Operators (FBOs) registration/licensing (effective 1 April 2026),

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The Right Turn

Corporate control at stake: Legal safeguards for promoter-driven businesses
Corporate control at stake: Legal safeguards for promoter-driven businesses

Family businesses can reduce the risks of disputes by institutionalisation and setting governance mechanisms at an early stage.

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