Aurrevia Launches Public Equities AIF Backed by $10 Million Anchor Investment

Investment platform Aurrevia has launched its Category III Alternative Investment Fund (AIF), an actively managed public equities strategy backed by a $10 million anchor commitment from the Kothari Family Office through Aarii Ventures.

The fund adopts Aurrevia’s proprietary TechnoValue investment framework, which combines deep fundamental research with momentum-based investing through dual Deep Value and Momentum strategies. It is designed for sophisticated investors seeking long-term, risk-adjusted returns through active portfolio management and disciplined risk controls.

The launch comes amid strong growth in India’s alternative investment industry. As of March 2026, cumulative commitments across Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) had crossed ₹16.9 lakh crore, with Category III AIFs accounting for more than ₹3.14 lakh crore, highlighting increasing investor interest in actively managed alternative investment strategies.

Aurrevia said its investment process combines value investing with market trend analysis to identify opportunities across sectors and market capitalisations. The fund also follows a formal negative screening policy, excluding investments in businesses linked to tobacco, liquor, gambling, meat and leather, reflecting its governance-focused investment philosophy.

The platform has been co-founded by Sagar Nishar, Co-founder and Chief Investment Officer, and Suyog Dhavan, Co-founder of Aurrevia and Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Strategic Alpha.

Prior to launching Aurrevia, Nishar served as Chief Investment Officer at Aarii Ventures, overseeing investments across public and private markets. He was also featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 list in the Finance & Venture Capital category.

Commenting on the launch, Sagar Nishar, Co-founder and Chief Investment Officer, Aurrevia, said the firm’s focus is on identifying investment opportunities before they become widely recognised.

“Aurrevia was founded on a simple belief that the best investment opportunities are often identified before they become widely recognised by the market. Our investment approach combines deep research, disciplined portfolio construction and a strong focus on risk-adjusted returns. We are grateful for the confidence shown by our investors, particularly the Kothari Family Office, and remain committed to protecting capital, compounding wealth and delivering sustainable long-term outcomes,” he said.

Suyog Dhavan, Co-founder, Aurrevia, said the platform aims to build a trusted institution anchored in disciplined investing and strong governance.

“In an increasingly noisy market environment, investment success comes from disciplined decision-making, strong governance and the ability to act with conviction when opportunities emerge. Our objective is to build an institution that remains trusted by investors across market cycles while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and analytical excellence,” he said.

With allocations to alternative assets increasing among India’s high-net-worth individuals and family offices, Aurrevia aims to position itself as a research-led investment platform focused on transparent, process-driven capital allocation and long-term wealth creation.