Equitree Capital is a long-term, deep-value PMS focused on publicly listed small-cap businesses. With a 5-year CAGR of 52% (as of March 2025), it ranks among India’s top-performing PMSs, trusted by UHNIs and family offices seeking high-conviction, alpha-generating opportunities. The name ‘Equitree’ reflects their philosophy—invest early, nurture growth, and build enduring value.
Fund Snapshot
Inception Date | 3rd Oct 2017 |
Number of Stocks | 12-15 |
Portfolio Manager Name | Pawan Bharaddia and Ssuneet Kabra |
Minimum Investment | 1cr |
Assets Under Management | 730 Cr (as of May 2025) |
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About Fund Manager
Pawan Bharaddia, C.A.
Pawan Bharaddia is the Co-founder and Chief Investing Officer at Equitree Capital. With over 25 years of experience in private and public markets, he leads all investment decisions for the firm. His background includes senior leadership roles across leading private equity funds and global banks, equipping him with deep market insight and strategic investment acumen.
Ssuneet Kabra, C.A.
Ssuneet Kabra is the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at Equitree Capital. He oversees business development and investor relations, bringing over 25 years of expertise in financial advisory, including taxation, auditing, and valuation. Known for his entrepreneurial mindset, he has built a strong track record across a wide range of sectors.
Investment Philosophy
Investing in familiar businesses with clear moats, targeting 25–30% CAGR earnings growth and scalable potential.
Identifying high-growth opportunities trading below intrinsic value, with a preference for low PEG ratios.
Focusing on family-led companies with strong leadership, consistent execution, and clean corporate governance.
A structured journey to a focused portfolio of 12–15 listed stocks
Idea Generation
Opportunities sourced from proprietary screeners, industry trackers, and network insights, focused on structurally strong, under-researched businesses.
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Deep Research
Conducting plant visits, channel checks, forensic reviews, and direct management interactions to validate fundamentals.
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Portfolio Construction
Initial position size of 2–3%, scaled up to 7–8% based on conviction, execution, and valuation.
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Risk Management
Continuous monitoring of financials, promoter actions, peer benchmarks, and macro developments.
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Exit Discipline
Exit decisions triggered by valuation stretch, governance issues, or business underperformance.
Why Equitree Capital:
Our Private Equity Approach to Public Markets
Early Identification: Entering scalable businesses early, before sell-side coverage, at deep-value entry points.
Value Enhancement: Partnering with promoters to improve capital allocation, governance, and communication.
Aligned Incentives: Fees apply only after 2x returns or exit, backed by transparent reporting.
High Conviction: Holding winners for 5–7 years with <0.5% churn and an 85% success rate.
Discovery Premium: Capturing value as early-stage businesses attract broader market attention.
Agility Over PE: PE-style depth with public market flexibility—no lock-ins, faster exits, and dynamic position sizing.
Investment Period | 1 Month | 3 Months | 6 Months | 1 Year | 2 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
Equitree’s Emerging Opportunities | 7.44% | 10.61% | -2.91% | 25.16% | 48.69% | 39.51% | 50.09% |
BSE 500 TRI | 3.54% | 14.65% | 0.62% | 8.54% | 20.90% | 18.16% | 25.12% |
NIFTY Small Cap 100 | 8.72% | 21.65% | -4.12% | 7.11% | 32.61% | 24.76% | 34.91% |
Outperformance (Equitree – BSE 500) | 3.90% | -4.04% | -3.53% | 16.62% | 27.79% | 21.35% | 24.97% |
Metrics | Emerging Opportunities | BSE 500 TRI |
Sharpe Ratio (x) | 1.74 | 1.64 |
Jensen’s Alpha (%) | 17.62 | – |
Standard Deviation (%) | 25.94 | 15.39 |
R-Squared (x) | 0.42 | 1.00 |
CAPM Beta (x) | 1.09 | 1.00 |
Treynor Ratio | 41.42 | 25.27 |
As of May 31, 2025
Source: Nuvama Custodian Services, Equitree Capital
Returns are computed on TWRR basis net of fees/expenses. Returns over 1 year are annualized.
Not verified by any regulatory authority/SEBI.
Parameters | Equitree’s PMS | Private Equity / Venture Capital | Multi Cap PMS |
Investment Type | Micro/Small Cap Listed Stocks | Unlisted Companies / Startups | Mid to Large Cap Stocks |
Portfolio Diversification | 12–15 holdings | 8–10 (PE), 30–40 (VC) | 20–30 holdings |
Market Cap Range (INR) | ₹500–5,000 Cr (Average: ~₹2,500 Cr) | Not fixed | >₹5,000 Cr |
Holding Period | 3–5 Years | 7–10 Years | Between 1–3 Years |
Target Return (IRR) | 20–25% | 25–30% | 15–20% |
Stake Taken in Companies | 0.5–5% | 10–30% | Insignificant minority investors |
Investment Risk | More volatile than risky | High risk and no liquidity for exit | Moderate |
Over 3 years, small-cap PMS strategies outperformed mutual funds by 91%, compared to mutual funds’ 41% (PMSBazaar).
Fund Overview
Equitree Capital Advisors Emerging Opportunities
Equitree Capital’s Emerging Opportunities is a high-conviction, small-cap Portfolio Management Service (PMS) strategy designed to capture exponential growth potential through focused stock selection. With a disciplined and concentrated approach, the fund invests in 12–15 high-quality small-cap stocks and follows a single-strategy model with a long-term 5-year investment horizon.
The fund demonstrates strategic diversification across critical growth sectors while retaining liquidity for opportunistic deployment.
Sector-Wise Allocation:
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