Arihant Capital Market’s PMS arm, Electrum, launches Laureate AIF

Arihant Capital Markets has announced the launch of AIF–Laureate, a Sebi-registered Category III Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) under its portfolio management arm, Electrum Portfolio Managers.

Electrum Portfolio Managers, one of India’s fastest-growing investment management firms with an AUM of Rs 790 crore as of June 30, 2025, proudly announces the launch of AIF–Laureate, a Sebi-registered Category III Alternative Investment Fund, the company said in a statement.

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This new offering brings the proven investment philosophy of Electrum’s flagship Laureate PMS strategy to a broader audience through a more flexible AIF format, the fun house added. The fund focuses on high-growth opportunities in small and mid-cap listed companies, providing investors with a long-term wealth creation avenue through a research-driven strategy.

With a proven track record under its flagship Laureate PMS strategy, AIF–Laureate brings the same investment philosophy to a broader investor base, leveraging a benchmark-agnostic and sector-agnostic approach, the company added.

Using the proprietary ELECT investment framework, the fund identifies emerging businesses with strong management pedigree, scalable growth potential, clean balance sheets, and sustainable cash flows, the release said.

"At Arihant Capital, our vision has always been to empower investors by delivering innovative and transparent investment solutions. AIF–Laureate reflects our commitment to identifying high-quality, scalable businesses that can create sustainable value over time," said Arpit Jain, Joint MD, Arihant Capital Markets.

"The launch of AIF–Laureate marks a significant milestone for Arihant Capital and Electrum. We believe India's small and ultra-small cap space is brimming with undiscovered opportunities. Through this AIF, we are providing sophisticated investors access to high-conviction ideas backed by deep research and disciplined risk management," said Arpit Agarwal, Co-Founder & CIO, Electrum Portfolio Managers.

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The fund is structured for long-term capital appreciation, with a recommended holding period of 3 to 5 years. Investors, including High Net Individuals (HNIs), Family Offices, and Institutional clients, can participate, with a minimum investment threshold of Rs 1 crore, in line with Sebi norms.

Backed by Electrum's experienced investment team, the fund will focus on small and midcap companies with robust fundamentals and unique growth drivers.