Jupiter Capital
Bengaluru investment company founded in 2005 by Rajeev Chandrasekhar, who owned 97.5% per a 2018 media-ownership register; stakes in media, tech and real estate.
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Family & background
- HEADQUARTERS
- Bangalore, India
- FOUNDED
- 2005
Investment approach
- ROUTES
- Companies (own capital)
- STRATEGIES
- Direct investments
Overview
Jupiter Capital Private Limited (CIN U67120KA2004PTC033653) is a Bengaluru investment and financial services company founded in 2005 by Rajeev Chandrasekhar after his exit from BPL Mobile. The 2018 Media Ownership Monitor India recorded him as owner of 97.53%, with Kunje Venkatarame Gowda holding about 2.5% and serving as a director of group companies. Holdings listed then spanned media (Asianet News, Kannada Prabha, Indigo 91.9 FM), technology, real estate and infrastructure, wellness and hospitality, and operations in over nine countries.
Holdings & investments (7)
- Asianet News NetworkMedia & Entertainment
- Kannada Prabha PublicationsMedia & Entertainment
- Axiscades
- AltiGreen Propulsion LabsMobility & Logistics
- ArthaYantraFintech
- BPL Medical TechnologiesHealthTech
- Niraamaya Retreats
People
Frequently asked questions
Jupiter Capital is a single family office based in Bangalore, India, founded in 2005.
Jupiter Capital invests its own capital into companies. Its stated asset mix includes direct investments.
Jupiter Capital invests in Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & PropTech, Mobility & Logistics, HealthTech and Fintech.
Key people at Jupiter Capital include Rajeev Chandrasekhar (Founder and Chairman), Kunje Venkatarame Gowda (Minority shareholder; director of Jupiter group companies) and David Abikzir (Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer).
Jupiter Capital's holdings and investments include Asianet News Network, Kannada Prabha Publications, Axiscades, AltiGreen Propulsion Labs, ArthaYantra, BPL Medical Technologies and Niraamaya Retreats.