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Regarded by clients as a 'one-stop shop' for all private equity and venture capital fund mandates, Spice Route Legal has a robust offering which encompasses pre-IPO fundraising, investments, and early- and late-stage funding rounds, as well as secondary transactions, equity fundraising, and sales. With considerable experience assisting with a variety of high-value and high-profile transactions, both domestically and internationally, the group is sought after by an expanding client roster comprised of investors, promoters, and established businesses from the financial services, technology, and pharma sectors. Co-leading the practice are Praveen Raju and Mathew Chacko, both of whom are adept at handling funding rounds, acquisitions, and joint ventures, alongside investments and advisory matters. They are supported by venture capital specialist Harsh Kumra — who regularly aids on deals within the technology sector — and sustainability, alternative energy, and mobility authority Janhavi Joshi.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team, led by Mathew Chacko and Harsh Kumra, are completely hands-on and open to any suggestions.’

  • ‘Harsh Kumra and his team's ability to understand the big picture and react and respond accordingly brings in a lot of comfort while at the negotiating table.’

  • ‘Documents are always reviewed with complete thoroughness and the team are willing to push back hard with valid reasons to ensure the client is not missing out on any issues in the long term.’

  • ‘The team, led by Harsh Kumra, are extremely diligent and detail oriented. They are willing to hear out and address concerns, if any.’

  • ‘Raksha HR's attention to detail and understanding of the law and its potential consequences in different scenarios has helped build a watertight engagement a number of times during the investment stage.’

  • ‘As a foreign investor investing in markets with complex compliance requirements such as India, Spice Route Legal has become our “one-stop shop” and they have a partnership-oriented mindset to their clients which is invaluable for us.’

Key clients

  • 360tf
  • Aerem Solutions Private Limited
  • Ananta Group
  • CarePay
  • Critical Path Technologies Private Limited
  • Digiotech Solutions Private Limited
  • Edunetwork Private Limited
  • Finarkein Analytics
  • Foundamental
  • Foundation Botnar
  • Helix Investments
  • Promoters of ME Energy Private Limited

Work highlights

Assisted Foundamental GmbH on its participation in Infra.Market’s pre-IPO fundraising round.
Assisted ICICI Ventures on an investment into Dentcare Dental Lab.
Assisted Aerem Solutions with its Series A fundraise.

Practice head

Praveen Raju; Mathew Chacko

Other key lawyers

Harsh Kumra; Janhavi Joshi; Raksha HR