Argus Partners

India

Analysis

Overview

Argus Partners enjoys market-leading practices for banking and finance, and restructuring and insolvency. The firm’s core practices also cover corporate and M&A, and dispute resolution. Recently, the team has experienced growth in infrastructure and real-estate funding, and in special situations investments. On the corporate and M&A side, the firm regularly advises blue-chip clients on governance, structuring and compliance issues. The firm has a pan-India presence with six offices in Ahmedabad, New Delhi, Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Kolkata. Krishnava Dutt, the firm’s managing partner, specialises in banking and finance, corporate and M&A, and restructuring and insolvency. Partners Aastha, Arka Majumdar, Abhinav Bhalaik, Adity Chaudhury and Namitha Mathews are other key contacts.

Investment funds

Work highlights

Assisted in the establishment of Antler Innovation Fund I, guiding the fund through regulatory compliance and structuring. This fund focuses on investing in early-stage startups across various sectors, emphasising technology and innovation. 

Acted for 3one4 Capital in the formation of its third fund, which aims to invest in high-growth startups in India.

Technology and telecommunications

Work highlights

Represented Krafton in a significant $48 million investment in Nasadiya, a leading platform for digital storytelling and content creation. 

Acted for Jungle Ventures in its investment in a company providing AI-powered design tools aimed at enhancing user experience for UI/UX designers.