Creador Acquires a Minority Stake in PC Jeweller (Asia)

Source: Asian Venture Capital Journal  |  Author(s): Winnie Liu

Southeast Asia- and India-focused private equity firm Creador Capital has invested INR1.35 billion (approximately US$22 million) in India-listed jewelry retailer PC Jeweller. The transaction was structured through Creador II. PC Jeweller operates jewelry showrooms across India, as well as an online retail platform. The company intends to use the fresh capital to expand to smaller cities in India, with a target of opening 20 new locations per year over the next five years.