Samara Capital
Overview
Samara Capital is an India-based mid-market private equity firm founded in 2007 that focuses on long-term business ownership and value creation. The firm specializes in buyout and control deals, partnering with entrepreneurs and management teams. Since its inception, Samara Capital has invested over $2 billion in more than 30 companies, with a focus on sectors such as consumer goods, healthcare, financial services, and business services/technology. The firm operates through a structure that includes domestic Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) in India and offshore structures in Mauritius.
Portfolio Companies
10
Website
samaracapital.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| More Retail Private Limited | Jan 2026 | Corporate Funding | Co-investor |
| Terns Pharmaceutical | Jan 2021 | Series C | Co-investor |
| SILA | Dec 2019 | Private Equity | Lead |
| Guardian Healthcare Services Private Limited | Jul 2016 | VC Round | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Samara Capital based?
Samara Capital is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
When was Samara Capital founded?
Founding year information for Samara Capital is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Samara Capital have?
Samara Capital has 10 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Samara Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include More Retail Private Limited, Terns Pharmaceutical, SILA, Guardian Healthcare Services Private Limited.
What was Samara Capital's most recent investment shown here?
Samara Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in More Retail Private Limited in 2026.
What sectors does Samara Capital focus on?
Samara Capital focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Real Estate & PropTech, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Samara Capital focus on?
Samara Capital typically invests at the Late stage.
What is Samara Capital's AUM?
Samara Capital's assets under management are estimated at over $2.0B.