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Antal International India Pvt Ltd
As prominent player in the global search and selection industry, Antal works with professional and managerial talent worldwide, helping businesses all around the world to find the talent that they need in order to drive their growth, profits and long-term success.
Today, 23 years since its inception, Antal has 1000 experts from more than 120 offices, spanning over 30 countries across Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa and most recently Americas. Over the past 23 years, Antal has worked with over 1,000’s of clients making over 15,000 placements.
Our India business started in the year 2007, and now we have 44 offices in 14 cities. Antal India today has 100+ consultants working across offices in India having filled more than 3000 vacancies at the mid – senior level. Over the years, Antal India has become one of the largest Antal Networks across the globe, with offices specialising in various industries like FMCG/CD, Ecommerce, IT, Pharma, Auto, Engineering, Manufacturing. Within IT, we have a razor sharp focus for early to hi-growth stage start-ups in SaaS, e-commerce, and internet based in ventures. That apart, we help global ODC’s set up/ ramp up their operations in India.
Our consultants are aligned within a Matrix Portfolio Management® (MPM) system in which each person has a specialist focus on a discipline / skill-set and is aligned to an industry sector, a powerful knowledge combination giving them a unique overview of your market and the talent located within it. This enables you to reach outside your sector, geography and into a wider talent pool as and when the requirement dictates.
More importantly, our leadership team has combined experience of more than 100 years in software development and delivery which enables our team to quickly comprehend roles in relation to both technology and function.
APPPOINT
AppPoint delivers an application platform enabling a unique approach to rapidly build business application. Designed to accelerate digital and operational transformation in how key functions are managed & recognized by industry leaders, AppPoint’s customers include the likes of BOSCH, Biocon, Reliance, FEX, MuSigma, MCX, MPhasis, etc.
With over 1000+ years of R&D and proven adoption across industry segments, platform’s built-in capabilities such as a cloud middleware, mobility middleware, fact driven learning engine, rules framework, and robotic automation framework greatly simplifies developing comprehensive & highly scalable business solutions. Some of the solutions built with it include the likes of, Clinical Trials Platform, eBMR, Artwork Management, Document Management System, Treasury Management System, Knowledge Management Platform, Compliancy Management, Project Management, Talent Acquisition and Development Platform, etc.
Complementing its platform is AppPoint’s partner ecosystem delivering specialized business solutions and expertise in addressing diverse needs, some of them being LMExcellence, RMExcellence, SpendPro, etc.
Aramex
Aramex is a provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions. Established in 1982 as an express operator, the company rapidly transformed itself into a global brand recognized for its customized services and innovative multi-product offering. The range of services offered by the company includes:
International Express
Aramex provides a global solution for moving time-sensitive documents and parcels door-to-door around the world and within a variety of transit time options..
Import Express
Aramex provides a global solution for importing time-sensitive documents and parcels door-to-door from around the world that will meet your every need. With Import Express, we bring the world closer to your doorstep in smarter ways.
Import Unlimited
With your Import Express account number, Aramex ships imports that are requested by you only. No Surprises! If you wish, you can also sign up for "Import Unlimited" to empower your global suppliers to ship directly to you using your Aramex Account.
Online Importing
Aramex offers you smart tools to track your imports, and tools to import packages from your global suppliers with one click. Aramex will speak to your suppliers in their language and will provide them with import / export formalities.
Drop and Ship
Through Drop and Ship, Aramex provides you with a dedicated forwarding import box in each country. Simply ask your suppliers to ship domestically to your Drop and Ship box and Aramex will forward your packages to your doorstep.
Domestic Express
Aramex Domestic Express offers reliable door to door solutions for time-critical packages to be delivered within a country or city. Aramex picks up and delivers your packages within agreed delivery times with the ability to track your shipments online at any time.
Freight
Weather it is land, air, or ocean freight, import or export, a small package or oversized cargo, you can utilize Aramex’s expertise and extensive network to send your shipments around the world.
Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Aramex is a leading transportation and logistics company. We combine our local know-how, state-of-the-art technology and international standards to provide you with a comprehensive solution for your logistics and supply chain requirements.
Arete Advisors LLP (Areté)
Areté Advisors (the Firm, Areté) is a boutique management consulting firm offering advisory and new business incubation services. The Firm provides services across a wide range of services including Healthcare, Food and Agriculture, Construction, Logistics, Education, Infrastructure and others.
Areté is considered amongst the leading healthcare advisory organizations in India. Service offering includes Business Planning, Due Diligence and Transaction Advisory, Facility Operationalization Support and Performance Improvement. Arete offers an in-depth understanding across healthcare delivery formats including:
• Multi-specialty Hospitals
• Specialty centres
• Out-of-hospital retail delivery formats
• Equipment, devices and consumables
• Diagnostics
In a sector deficient in reliable information and data, Areté has built extensive knowledge across a comprehensive range of engagements and sub-sectors. Experience ranges across over 50 micro-markets in India, Bangladesh and Malaysia. Over a course of over 3.5 years since inception, Areté has advised on some of the most high-profile engagements and transactions in the industry and today is the preferred advisor for leading industry players and investors. Our illustrative list of engagements include:
• Business planning and micro-market evaluation for the leading healthcare players in the country
• Commercial diligence on some of the leading chains in the country – across multi-specialty care, specialty centres and diagnostics
• Supported multiple clients on performance improvement and on implementation of recommended interventions
• Program management support for brownfield and greenfield projects]\
Monika Sood leads the healthcare practice at Areté. The core team comprises of 30+ professionals from some of the country’s leading institutes such as IIMs, IITs, BITS, CEPT and Delhi University. Collectively the team has over 80 years of consulting experience across sectors and vast experience of having undertaken multiple engagements in the sector.
Argus Partners
Aruba
Aruba & Inflow
Aruba:
At Aruba, we believe that the most dynamic customer experiences happen at the Edge. Our mission is to deliver innovative solutions that harness data at the Edge to drive powerful business outcomes.
Inflow Technologies
Founded in 2005, Inflow Technologies is a niche player in the IT Distribution Services market in India / South Asia, with turnover of 200 million. Inflow Technologies addresses the growing needs of organizations to manage and secure information more effectively and intelligently. Inflow Technologies works closely and is a trusted distributor of Hewlett Packard Enterprise and offers services for a wide range of Products & Solutions from HPE.
Ascent
Ascent is an Independent Global Fund Administrator dedicated to providing customized One-Stop Solutions for our clients. This includes Fund Solutions, Corporate Solutions and Fintech Solutions. Ascent is founded in 2019 and we are headquartered in Singapore. Currently Ascent has presence in 20 locations across 12 countries. Ascent continue to extend our global footprint, not only in numbers, but in experience
At Ascent, we believe in client experience and ensure the clients’ best interests are at the heart of every solution we provide. We recognize the importance to continuously enhance our offerings by integrating solutions into our global business model.
Ascent continues to stay focused to anticipate changes, adapt to them and implement strategies to achieve excellence. This way, we are best positioned to keep up with the dynamic nature of the alternative investment industry. Ascent is administrating over 600 funds with AUA (Asset Under Administration) of over USD 25 billion.
Ascent Capital
Ascent Capital is a leading independent private equity firm. Focused on growth capital we propel the ambitions of passionate Indian entrepreneurs, while unlocking superior returns for our investors. Our demonstrated track record of successful investments, led by an experienced management team, positions our funds among top performers in India.
Ascent Capital currently advises and manages ITVUS (Fund I), Ascent India Fund (Fund II) and Ascent India Fund III.
Approach
Ascent Capital follows an entrepreneur-centric investment approach. We actively seek out promising Indian companies driven by visionary leadership. Our constant endeavour is to complement the strengths of the teams we back. Placing complete confidence in the ability of our partner entrepreneurs to build and manage their companies, we play an active role in scaling the enterprise.
Identifying tomorrow's leaders
We leverage our expertise and market insight to spot emerging opportunities with dynamic growth trajectories. We have, time and again, demonstrated our ability to recognize and support companies that have transformed into industry leaders.
Long-term outlook
We believe in long-term partnerships. This commitment brings stability to our investing relationships and provides our companies a strong platform to deliver outstanding growth. Our ambitions are fully aligned with those of our partner entrepreneurs.
Looking beyond funding
From raising additional capital, attracting senior management talent, maintaining high standards of corporate governance, preparing companies for successful IPOs to providing advice on inorganic growth plans, we leverage our experience and network to drive the success of every company we back.
Focus Sectors
We prefer to invest in:
* Sectors that address domestic demand driven by a fast growing consumer market. Services sectors that benefit from India's infrastructure boom.
* Sectors that leverage India's outsourcing strengths in services and manufacturing.