Burman Family Holdings
Investment platform of the Burman family (Dabur Group); invests proprietary family capital in Indian and international businesses and joint ventures.
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Family & background
- FAMILY
- Burman
- WEALTH ORIGIN
- Dabur Group (FMCG), founded 1884
- HEADQUARTERS
- New Delhi, India
- OUTSIDE CAPITAL
- No — own capital only
Investment approach
- GEOGRAPHY
- IndiaGlobal
- ROUTES
- Companies (own capital)
- STRATEGIES
- Direct investmentsVenture capitalPrivate equity
Overview
Burman Family Holdings describes itself as the strategic investment platform of the Burman family, the controlling shareholders of the Dabur Group. It says it has invested over US$500 million over twenty years, mainly in India, through joint ventures with global companies (Aviva, M3, Yum, Experian) and stakes in local businesses such as RBL Bank and DMI Finance. It has more recently invested outside India, focusing on consumer-facing branded businesses, and lists offices in New Delhi and London. Its Head of Investments has also been reported to back startups and to invest in BECO Capital.
Investment thesis
Long-term, active investor using proprietary family capital, usually taking a sizeable shareholding with governance rights; focus on healthcare, financial services, hospitality, education, media and branded consumer businesses.
Holdings & investments (31)
- Aviva IndiaFintech
- Consumer & E-commerce
- HealthTech
- Universal Sompo General InsuranceFintech
- HealthTech
- Taco Bell IndiaConsumer & E-commerce
- Fintech
- RBL BankFintech
- Fintech
- Industrial & Manufacturing
- Fintech
- SAMHI HotelsReal Estate & PropTech
- Kings XI PunjabMedia & Entertainment
- HealthTech
- Head Infotech
- Media & Entertainment
- QuickworkSoftware & SaaS
- KilgourConsumer & E-commerce
- Forto CoffeeConsumer & E-commerce
- Il MulinoConsumer & E-commerce
- Consumer & E-commerce
- Wing
- Stur DrinksConsumer & E-commerce
- Taïm FalafelConsumer & E-commerce
- The AlbionConsumer & E-commerce
- Consumer & E-commerce
- Consumer & E-commerce
- Fintech · Exited
- Fintech · Exited
- Fintech · Exited
- Media & Entertainment · Exited
People
Frequently asked questions
Burman Family Holdings is a single family office based in New Delhi, India.
Burman Family Holdings invests on behalf of the Burman family (Dabur Group (FMCG), founded 1884).
Burman Family Holdings invests its own capital into companies. Its stated asset mix includes direct investments, venture capital and private equity.
Burman Family Holdings invests in HealthTech, Fintech, Consumer & E-commerce, Education and Media & Entertainment.
Key people at Burman Family Holdings include Gaurav Burman (Investor, Burman Family Holdings) and Aditya Parmar (Head of Investments (since September 2020)).
Burman Family Holdings's holdings and investments include Aviva India, Burman Hospitality, M3 India, Universal Sompo General Insurance, HCAH, Taco Bell India, Experian India and RBL Bank, among others.
No. Burman Family Holdings invests its own capital and does not raise money from outside investors.