Electrum Portfolio Managers, one of India’s fastest-growing investment management firms with an AUM of ₹790 crore as of June 30, 2025, proudly announces the launch of AIF–Laureate, a SEBI-registered Category III Alternative Investment Fund. This new offering brings the proven investment philosophy of Electrum’s flagship Laureate PMS strategy to a broader audience through a more flexibleAIF format.
AIF-Laureate follows a benchmark-agnostic and sector-agnostic approach, with a bottom-up stock selection process anchored in the GARP (Growth at a Reasonable Price)style. The fund focuses on identifying under-researched small- and mid-cap companies with strong fundamentals, consistent cash flows, and substantial headroom for growth, hallmarks of sustainable wealth creation.
Beyond financial metrics, corporate governance plays a pivotal role in the fund’s selection process. AIF-Laureate prioritises companies that demonstrate transparency, accountability, and ethical business practices, aligning closely with the long-term interests of investors.
“We’re excited to launch AIF-Laureate and extend our equity strategy through a SEBI-compliant, institutionally robust structure. This is a strategic milestone for Electrum, enabling us to serve a wider spectrum of sophisticated investors with a time-tested investment framework,” said Arpit Agarwal, Co-Founder & CIO, Electrum Portfolio Managers.
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Built for long-term capital appreciation, AIF-Laureate follows a disciplined, research-intensive approach that seeks to reduce emotional bias and navigate market volatility with consistency. The fund’s structure allows for greater flexibility in strategy execution while maintaining full regulatory compliance and transparency. Designed for HNIs, Family Offices, and Institutional Investors, AIF-Laureate requires a minimum investment of ₹1 crore, as per SEBI regulations.
The launch of AIF-Laureate reaffirms Electrum’s commitment to democratizing access to high-quality, research-led equity investing through multiple investor-centric platforms.
About Electrum Portfolio Managers
Electrum Portfolio Managers is a boutique asset management firm with an AUM of almostof USD 100 mn, while aiming to be a USD 1 bn asset management over the next 5 years, while maintaining its boutique approach. Co-Founded in 2020 by Arpit Agrawal, a seasoned professional with over 23 years of experience in equities, the firm is backed by its associate company, the Arihant Group, a financial conglomerate with a 30-year legacy of excellence in capital markets. With its expert leadership and dedicated team, Electrum Portfolio Managers provides discretionary portfolio management, equity advisory, and bespoke solutions, tailored to the specific needs of its clients.
