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    ASK Real Estate Special Situations Fund III - AIF Category II

    ASK Real Estate Special Situations Fund III - AIF Category II

    Focus Areas​

    • Affordable and mid-segment residential projects

    • Mixed-use developments

    • Top six cities: MMR (Mumbai Metropolitan Region), NCR (National Capital Region), Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad

    Key Objectives

    • Development-stage and distressed opportunities

    • Conservative underwriting with a margin of safety

    • Opportunistic allocation across asset segments and capital structures

    • Active asset management and stringent cost control

    Risk Mitigation

    • Defined risk management framework including project-specific oversight

    • In-house asset management team

    Investment Opportunity

    1. High Yield Debt

    • Tenure: 3–4 years

    • Targeted Returns: 19–22%

    2. Equity

    • Tenure: 3–5 years

    • Targeted Returns: 23–27%

    3. Performing Credit

    • Tenure: 2–3 years

    • Targeted Returns: 12–15%

    Value Proposition

    Key Differentiators

    • Track Record

      • 24 full exits and 13 partial exits

      • Average IRR on exited deals: 19.68%

      • Multiple on Invested Capital (MoIC): 1.86

    • Partnerships

      • Collaborations with 9 of India’s top-listed and corporate developers

      • Repeat deals with 7 developers

    • Asset Management

      • 6 civil engineers co-located in cities of investment for real-time monitoring

      • Monthly project reviews to track progress, costs, and collections

    • Investor-Focused Approach

      • Significant repeat investors in every fund

      • Zero leverage on investor funds

    Sustainability & ESG Initiatives

    • Sustainable Developments: LEED/GRIHA certified projects, rainwater harvesting, sewage treatment, green building certifications

    • Worker Welfare: Labor camp amenities (RO water, sanitation, medical camps), employment & training programs for unskilled workers

    • Environmental Initiatives: Dust pollution control, green cover development, reuse of treated water for construction

    Market – CRISIL Benchmarks (as of September 2023)

    • DPI: 0.90

    • RVPI: 0.69

    • TVPI: 1.60

    • Outperforming industry benchmarks for real estate-focused AIF funds

    Key Terms

    • Fund Type: Category II AIF (Real Estate Special Situations)

    • Fund Size: INR 1,000 Cr (with Green Shoe Option up to INR 1,500 Cr)

    • Target Return: 21% Gross XIRR

    • Tenure: 6 years + 1 + 1 (from first close)

    • Commitment Period: 12 months from final close (extendable by 6 months at discretion of investment manager)

    • Hurdle Rate: 10% XIRR

    • Sponsor Contribution: 5% + 1% by the team

    Investment Fee Structure (by Class)

    A1Less than 10 Cr2.00%20.0%
    B110 Cr – < 25 Cr1.75%17.5%
    C125 Cr – < 50 Cr1.50%15.0%
    D150 Cr or more1.25%12.5%
    • Management Fee: Charged by the fund manager for managing investor capital

    • Performance Fee with Catch-Up: Charged based on profits earned

    Risk Management Framework
    • Monitoring Mechanism:

      • Regular project reviews by Monitoring Committee (CEO, CIO, Asset Management Heads)

      • Appointment of third-party Project Management Consultants (PMC) and Quantity Surveyors (QS)

    • Default Safeguards:

      • Pledge of SPV shares

      • Escrow mechanisms for project receivables

      • Investment only with clear title, FSI entitlement, and confirmed land zoning

    Financial Performance Metrics

    • Funds Under Management (FUM): INR 6,725 Cr (USD 1,017 Mn)

    • Invested: INR 5,900 Cr (USD 910 Mn)

    • Exited: INR 3,180 Cr (USD 452 Mn)

    • Simple Average IRR: 19.68%

    Last updated at: 4/2/2025, 11:52:33 AM

    Investment Summary

    Minimum Investment₹1.00 Cr
    Expected IRR10
    Asset TypeAIF

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