Mafatlal Family Office

Mafatlal Family Office is the investment arm of the Arvind Mafatlal Group, a 120-year-old Indian conglomerate with a diverse business portfolio. The family office is dedicated to managing and growing the Mafatlal family's wealth through strategic investments in public markets, private equity, and alternative assets. While maintaining a sector-agnostic approach, the firm actively seeks out early-stage companies with innovative ideas and disruptive potential, particularly those that can leverage the group's extensive experience and network. They aim to create long-term value for the family, unconstrained by the typical limitations of traditional fund structures.

The Arvind Mafatlal Group was founded in 1905 by Mr. Gagalbhai Mafatlal, initially establishing textile mills in Ahmedabad. Over five generations, the group has expanded significantly, diversifying into various industries including chemicals, information technology, plastics, finance, engineering, education technology, and health & hygiene. The Mafatlal Family Office operates as part of the Chairman's office, with Mr. Hrishikesh Mafatlal leading its objectives to ensure stability and growth for current and future generations of the family.

The Mafatlal Family Office has demonstrated its investment focus by backing early-stage companies, primarily in India. Notable investments include a $1 million Seed round in NFTically in 2023, a company operating in the blockchain and high-tech space, and an investment in Avenue Growth in 2021. The firm frequently co-invests with other funds and angel investors, such as Spartan Group and Blockchain Founders Fund, indicating a collaborative approach to deal-making and a focus on emerging technologies like Web3 and blockchain.

The investment team is led by experienced professionals from the Arvind Mafatlal Group. Mr. Hrishikesh Mafatlal, Chairman of the Arvind Mafatlal Group, guides the family office's overall strategy. Mr. Priyavrata Mafatlal, CEO and MD of the Arvind Mafatlal Group, is instrumental in driving new-age growth strategies for the conglomerate and is an active angel investor. Saurabh Agrawal serves as the Chief Strategist and Investment Officer, responsible for building the investment portfolio, designing the governance framework, investment policy, and strategic asset allocation, drawing on two decades of advisory and consulting experience with large families.