Electrum Portfolio Managers launches AIF-Laureate, a SEBI-Registered Category III alternative investment fund
Electrum Portfolio Managers, one of India’s fastest-growing investment management firms with an AUM of Rs 790 crore as of June 30, 2025, has announced 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 flexible AIF format, according to a press release.
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.
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 Rs 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.