The global private equity group of Robert W. Baird & Co. has entered into a partnership with a consulting firm to explore business opportunities in India for its portfolio companies.
Baird Private Equity said Monday that a senior adviser in the Bangalore, India, office of Tholons Inc. will work exclusively with Baird Private Equity's portfolio companies, particularly those in the business services sector, to evaluate, develop and execute appropriate strategies in India. Strategies may include establishing captive operations in India, forming partnerships with third-party service providers, or distributing products or services within the Indian domestic market.
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Tholons is a Washington, D.C.-based globalization advisory firm with extensive government and industry relationships in India and throughout Asia.
Baird Private Equity, part of Milwaukee-based investment firm Robert W. Baird, has raised and managed $1.8 billion in capital. Several of Baird's portfolio companies already have a presence in India, including HireRight, TrueAdvantage and Cerillion. Those firms combined have nearly 300 employees in the region.
Source : bizjournals