Where Sophisticated Capital Finds Differentiated Returns.
AIFs open a world beyond public markets. Private credit, private equity, hedge funds, and absolute return strategies, available only to investors who are ready for a different kind of exposure.
Privately pooled. Institutionally managed. SEBI regulated.
Alternative Investment Funds are privately pooled vehicles regulated by SEBI that invest in strategies beyond traditional equity and debt markets. They are designed for accredited investors, family offices, and institutions seeking returns that have low correlation with public markets.
InCred Wealth provides access to a curated range of AIFs across all three SEBI categories, backed by the investment management capabilities of InCred Alternative Investments, one of India’s fastest growing alternatives platforms. Our role is to evaluate funds rigorously, match you to the right strategy, and stay with you through the investment lifecycle.
Three categories. One fremework.
SEBI classifies AIFs into three categories based on investment strategy, risk profile, and regulatory treatment.
Category I
Venture Capital and Angel Funds
Invest in early-stage and growth-stage businesses, startups, and sectors the government considers socially or economically beneficial.
Category II
Private Credit and Private Equity
The most active category at InCred. Includes structured credit, special situations, and private equity strategies with defined return targets.
Category III
Hedge Funds and Absolute Return
Employ diverse trading strategies including long-short, derivatives, and quantitative methods. Designed for risk-adjusted absolute returns.
What public markets cannot give you.
For portfolios of meaningful scale, alternatives are not a luxury. They are a structural necessity.
Low correlation to public markets
Private credit and private equity returns are largely independent of daily market movements, reducing overall portfolio volatility.
Access to private credit premiums
Structured credit strategies target yields meaningfully above public bond markets, with collateral-backed downside protection.
Early access to private companies
Private equity AIFs allow you to invest in high-growth companies well before they are accessible to public market investors.
Absolute return potential
Category III hedge fund strategies are designed to generate returns across market conditions, not just in rising markets.
Portfolio completion
Alternatives fill gaps that equity and fixed income cannot, offering genuine diversification at the strategy level, not just the asset class level.
Institutional-grade deal access
Opportunities that previously required family office or institutional scale are now accessible through InCred's AIF platform.
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Frequently Asked Questions
AIFs can provide access to investment opportunities beyond traditional asset classes, including private equity, private credit, venture capital, real assets, and special situations. They may help enhance diversification, improve risk-adjusted returns, and provide exposure to differentiated return drivers.
AIFs are generally suited for sophisticated investors with a higher risk tolerance, a longer investment horizon, and the ability to invest in relatively illiquid strategies. They are often used by HNIs, UHNIs, family offices, and institutional investors seeking portfolio diversification.
The appropriate strategy depends on your investment objectives, liquidity requirements, risk appetite, and existing asset allocation. Investors should evaluate the fund manager’s track record, investment process, sector expertise, governance framework, portfolio construction, and expected return profile.
Like any investment, AIFs carry risks. These may include liquidity risk, concentration risk, valuation uncertainty, execution risk, and longer investment horizons. Understanding the strategy, underlying assets, and risk management approach is essential before investing.
AIFs should be viewed as part of a broader asset allocation framework rather than standalone investments. When integrated thoughtfully with traditional assets such as equities and fixed income, they can help diversify sources of return and potentially improve long-term portfolio resilience.
