Electrum Portfolio Managers, one of Indias fastest-growing investment management firms with an AUM of Rs 790 crore as of June 30, 2025, has announced the launch of AIFLaureate, a SEBI-registered Category III Alternative Investment Fund.
This new offering brings the proven investment philosophy of Electrums flagship Laureate PMS strategy to a broader audience through a more flexible AIF format, according to a press release.Also Read | Patanjali Foods approves 2:1 bonus issue, record date to be announced laterAIF-Laureate follows a benchmark-agnostic and sector-agnostic approach, with a bottom-up stock selection process anchored in the GARP (Growth at a Reasonable Price) style.
The fund focuses on identifying under-researched small- and mid-cap companies with strong fundamentals, consistent cash flows, and substantial headroom for growth, hallmarks of sustainable wealth creation.Beyond financial metrics, corporate governance plays a pivotal role in the funds selection process.
AIF-Laureate prioritises companies that demonstrate transparency, accountability, and ethical business practices, aligning closely with the long-term interests of investors.Live EventsWere excited to launch AIF-Laureate and extend our equity strategy through a SEBI-compliant, institutionally robust structure.
This is a strategic milestone for Electrum, enabling us to serve a wider spectrum of sophisticated investors with a time-tested investment framework, said Arpit Agarwal, Co-Founder & CIO, Electrum Portfolio Managers.Built for long-term capital appreciation, AIF-Laureate follows a disciplined, research-intensive approach that seeks to reduce emotional bias and navigate market volatility with consistency.
The funds structure allows for greater flexibility in strategy execution while maintaining full regulatory compliance and transparency.
Designed for HNIs, Family Offices, and Institutional Investors, AIF-Laureate requires a minimum investment of Rs 1 crore, as per SEBI regulations.Also Read | Stocks, FD or Mutual Funds? Radhika Gupta shares 3 basics to smart investingThe launch of AIF-Laureate reaffirms Electrums commitment to democratizing access to high-quality, research-led equity investing through multiple investor-centric platforms.(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views, and opinions given by experts are their own.
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