T&R Law Offices has successfully represented AhaTherapy (operated by Koans Wellness Private Limited) in its pre-seed funding round. The investment was secured through the issuance of Compulsorily Convertible Debentures (CCDs). The Mandate The firm providedT&R Law Offices advises mental health startup AhaTherapy on Pre-Seed Funding Round
The Alternative Investment Fund in India, regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012 provides a systematic framework for pooled investment vehicles collecting funds from private investors and investingSEBI’s ₹20 Crore Corpus Requirement For AIFs: Legal Viability of Land as Capital Contribution
As the initial vintages of funds registered under the AIF Regulations, 2012 regime approach their terminal phases, the procedural intricacies of liquidation, winding up, and the management of unliquidated investments have come to the forefront.The Endgame of an AIF: Winding Up, Dissolution & Regulatory Evolution
Valuation is a complex exercise requiring much more than just number crunching and becomes more complex when it comes to terms with regulatory compliance, wherein several parameters are already laid down, and might be challengingThe Valuation Paradox: Reconciling Fair Pricing Norms under FEMA AND The Companies Act, 2013 for Cross Border Deals
The architecture of modern startup governance in India is built upon the dual pillars of contractual flexibility and statutory compliance. At the heart of this structure lies the co-founders’ agreement, a foundational document that dictatesEnforcing Founder Vesting in India: The Legal Architecture of Irrevocable Powers of Attorney
The structural evolution of India’s corporate finance landscape over the last two decades has been defined by a decisive shift from traditional debt-equity binaries to sophisticated hybrid instruments. The surge of the venture capital andPreference Shares in India: Decoding the Nexus of the Companies Act, FEMA, and the Income Tax Act
The Indian investment management landscape has undergone significant evolution, marked by a sophisticated stratification of products designed to meet diverse investor needs. At one end of the spectrum lie Mutual Funds, characterized by stringent regulatoryThe Rise of Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs): Bridging the Gap Between MFs and PMS/AIFs in India
With the tightening investment regime in India by the market watchdog, SEBI, the appointment of a custodian is not an optional operational choice anymore for an Alternative Investment Fund. The regulatory framework establishes a clearThe Evolving Role of Custodians in India’s Alternative Investment Funds
The landscape of early-stage startup financing in India is undergoing a shift, catalyzed by significant regulatory reforms from SEBI. The SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, amended in September 2025, have intended to enhance regulation ofAre Angel Funds Viable Anymore?
Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (“GIFT City”) is emerging as a pivotal financial gateway, designed to position India as a formidable player in the global financial services landscape. As India’s first operational smart city and InternationalGIFT City: A Hub for Alternative Investment Funds
