ASK Property Fund, India Sotheby鈥檚 International Realty Launch Real Estate Investment Fund
07 Jan 2025
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CW Team
ASK Property Fund, part of the Blackstone-backed ASK Asset & Wealth Management Group, has partnered with India Sotheby鈥檚 International Realty (ISIR) to launch the ASK Curated Luxury Assets Fund, India鈥檚 first luxury-focused real estate investment platform.
This fund, registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) as a Category II Alternative Investment Fund, will focus on high-end residential projects in Tier 1 cities and premium second-home markets, including holiday and religious destinations. The total fund size is Rs 10 billion (bn), with an additional greenshoe option of Rs 5 bn.
鈥淲e believe that India鈥檚 growing affluent population will continue to drive demand in the luxury residential real estate market,鈥� said Amit Bhagat, Co-founder and CEO of ASK Property Fund. 鈥淭his collaboration with India SIR enables us to leverage their brand and expertise to offer a unique investment opportunity.鈥�
Amit Goyal, Managing Director of India SIR, expressed confidence in the collaboration鈥檚 potential. 鈥淎SK Property Fund brings an exceptional track record and expertise, which will create significant value in the luxury real estate segment.鈥�
The fund will raise capital from institutional investors, including family offices, high-net-worth individuals, banks, and sovereign funds. Both ASK Property Fund and India Sotheby鈥檚 International Realty will equally contribute capital to the venture.
ASK Property Fund, part of the Blackstone-backed ASK Asset & Wealth Management Group, has partnered with India Sotheby鈥檚 International Realty (ISIR) to launch the ASK Curated Luxury Assets Fund, India鈥檚 first luxury-focused real estate investment platform.This fund, registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) as a Category II Alternative Investment Fund, will focus on high-end residential projects in Tier 1 cities and premium second-home markets, including holiday and religious destinations. The total fund size is Rs 10 billion (bn), with an additional greenshoe option of Rs 5 bn.鈥淲e believe that India鈥檚 growing affluent population will continue to drive demand in the luxury residential real estate market,鈥� said Amit Bhagat, Co-founder and CEO of ASK Property Fund. 鈥淭his collaboration with India SIR enables us to leverage their brand and expertise to offer a unique investment opportunity.鈥滱mit Goyal, Managing Director of India SIR, expressed confidence in the collaboration鈥檚 potential. 鈥淎SK Property Fund brings an exceptional track record and expertise, which will create significant value in the luxury real estate segment.鈥漈he fund will raise capital from institutional investors, including family offices, high-net-worth individuals, banks, and sovereign funds. Both ASK Property Fund and India Sotheby鈥檚 International Realty will equally contribute capital to the venture.
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