GenInnov Global Innovation Fund has secured a strategic investment from Kotak Mahindra Asset Management, one of premier investment firms. The investment marks a significant milestone for the fund, reinforcing its position as a key player in identifying and supporting high-potential companies in the GenAI era.

There is some investment going into adapting existing models to handle local languages, but foreign alternatives that will offer the same Indian-language capabilities plus a whole lot more will likely overshadow these efforts, according to Nilesh Jasani of GenInnov, a Singapore-based global innovation fund.

Vora's remarks came after Nilesh Jasani, Founder of GenInnov Funds, pointed out striking advancements in AI in China.

GenInnov comments in an article on China technology companies

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GenInnov has appointed Susan Gilbertson, a 35-year veteran of global financial markets with leadership experience at Mizuho Securities and Jefferies, as Strategy Advisor for the US. She will work alongside CEO Nilesh Jasani to drive the firm’s expansion in the US, leveraging her expertise to support the LC GenInnov Global Innovation Fund, which invests in companies at the forefront of the GenAI era. Gilbertson’s appointment underscores GenInnov’s commitment to delivering innovative investment opportunities across sectors like biotech, healthcare, and clean tech.

In December 2008, Nilesh Jasani, then a strategist at Credit Suisse India, confidently predicted a multi-decade rural India growth story during the peak of the global financial crisis. His foresight has since been validated, as rural India became a cornerstone of the nation’s consumption-driven economy. After...

Wealth and asset management firm Lighthouse Canton announced that it has launched its latest investment fund—the LC GenInnov Global Innovation Fund—for companies poised for growth in the realm of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI).

Investment firm Lighthouse Canton announced the addition of Nilesh Jasani, founder of GenInnov Funds, to its advisory board. Jasani is an expert in GenAI and has held key roles at financial institutions like Jefferies and Credit Suisse. Lighthouse Canton aims to capitalize on the exponential growth of GenAI, a market projected to reach $191.8 billion by 2032. The collaboration combines financial acumen with cutting-edge artificial intelligence, positioning Lighthouse Canton at the forefront of the GenAI revolution.

Lighthouse Canton’s latest fund aims to capitalize on the rapid pace of innovation and transformative market opportunities. Designed as an absolute return fund, it follows an evidence-based strategy, investing in scalable and profitable companies while reducing risk through diversification across geographies and sectors. While primarily focused on public equities, the fund will also explore investments beyond the technology sector.

Lighthouse Canton has appointed Nilesh Jasani, a generative AI expert and founder of GenInnov Funds, to its advisory board. With 30 years of market experience across Asia and leadership roles at Jefferies, Credit Suisse, HSBC, and CLSA, Jasani will help the firm...

Lighthouse Canton, a Singapore-based wealth and asset management firm, has appointed Nilesh Jasani, a 30-year markets veteran and GenAI expert, to its advisory board. Jasani is the founder of GenInnov Funds and has held leadership roles at Jefferies, Credit Suisse, HSBC, and CLSA. CEO Shilpi Chowdhary highlighted Jasani’s...

Nilesh Jasani, vice chairman of Jefferies Financial Group in Asia, is reportedly leaving the firm to launch a global long-only fund focused on AI-related stocks. With over 25 years of experience in equities, Jasani is expected to...