Info Edge to Invest ₹250 Crore in B8 Fund I for Tech-Enabled Growth
Info Edge will invest up to ₹250 crore in B8 Fund I, a SEBI-registered Category II AIF. Its subsidiary, Smartweb Internet Services, will act as sponsor and investment manager. The fund aims to invest in growth-stage tech-enabled Indian companies, aligning with Info Edge's long-term value creation strategy.
The investment amount of ₹250 crore is significant for Info Edge, and its strategic alignment with growth-stage tech companies in India suggests a potentially impactful move for future growth and returns.
The investment is strategic and aims for long-term value creation by supporting Indian tech-enabled companies, which is a positive development for Info Edge.
Info Edge (India) Limited announced today, February 26, 2026, that its Board of Directors has approved entering into a contribution agreement to commit up to ₹250 crore in aggregate to B8 Fund I. This fund is a scheme launched by B8 Trust, a Category II Alternative Investment Fund registered with SEBI.
Info Edge, through its wholly owned subsidiary Smartweb Internet Services Limited, will act as the sponsor and investment manager for B8 Fund I. The fund's objective is to generate long-term growth by investing in growth-stage tech-enabled companies primarily focused in India. This investment aligns with Info Edge's strategy for external financial investments aimed at medium to long-term value creation.
The B8 Fund I was incorporated on February 12, 2026. The contribution agreement is expected to be signed, with the potential for actual drawdowns to occur over the fund's lifetime, which is eight years from its first closing (expected upon execution of the Contribution Agreement), with a possible extension of up to two years. The transaction is proposed to be a cash consideration and is conducted on an arm's length basis. Promoter/Promoter Group/Group Companies of Info Edge have no interest in this investment.
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