The socio-economic change in India has drawn the world's attention to the attractive opportunities of investment in the country. And while the possibilities of investment are exciting, it would be critical to look for the right channel that will deploy the money in the best projects in India.

In this context, we would like to introduce: 

 The objective of the fund is to become the most preferred source of equity financing in the mind of an Indian entrepreneur. Whether he is embarking on a new project, expanding a current project or diversifying.  

Not just a welcome new source of equity financing, but as the most reassuring and useful presence entrepreneur can have in his support structure. A fund that an Indian entrepreneur can depend on for supports in areas other than just finance.

The real difference to the entrepreneur will be in the fact that the fund will be managed by leading intellects in the world of management, marketing, investment, finance and entrepreneurship. This experience will also help in selecting the most solid and profitable ventures in the Indian industry to back. Ensuring the safety and profitability of the monies deployed by the fund.  

The profile of Board of Directors and Investment Manager would give an idea of the worth of real experience behind the fund.

The strategy of the fund in offering the weight of international managerial experience to the Indian entrepreneur addresses a felt need of the Indian entrepreneur today. It will be a resource that will prove invaluable when faced with the challenges of setting up an industry or of growth or of diversification.

The strength of the experience of Board of Directors and Investment Manager along with the track record of the sponsoring group will help make the fund the most preferred source of equity finance in India.

Sparta Holdings Ltd., an international investment and trading company, is the main holding company of the Spartek Group, India. The Madras based Group is the leader in the Indian ceramics industry and is known for its pioneering spirit and professionalism.

Sparta Inc., the Investment Manager, is a group of highly qualified professionals with wide ranging experience in the field of management, finance and investment. Unlike many, it has a rare blend of investment management with entrepreneurship and industrial management.

Abid Hussain: Former Indian Ambassador to the USA.

John G. M. Webster: Partner, Greenwhich Associates, Consultants to the financial service industry.

MILESTONES: * Previously President and CEO of James Capel Incorporated, New York, M. Phil., Oxford university.

Krishnaprasad Tripuraneni : Promoter, Spartek Emerging Opportunities of India Fund. Creator, Spartek Group of Companies. Mananging Director, Spartek Ceramics India Ltd.

MILESTONES: * One of India's most successful entrepreneurs. * MS (Electrical Engineering), Illinois Institute of Technology, USA.

David J.P. Meachin: Chairman and CEO of Cross Border Enterprises Inc., international merchant banking and business development firm.

MILESTONES: * Previously Managing Director, Investment Banking Division of Merrill Lynch and co. Inc. * MBA, Harvard Business School.

P.C.D. Nambiar: Director on the Board of a number of companies in India. Member, Court of Governors.

MILESTONES: * Former Chairman, State Bank of India. * Director- IDBI, RBI, Industrial Finance Corporation of India. * MA, Madras University.

Akira Tsusaka: Former Exe. Vice President - AFIC, Manila.

Reginald B.Clark: Director and Chief Financial Officer, Kobe Steel Europe Limited. Managing Director, London Oxford and Kobe Development Company.

MILESTONE: * Previously Director, JP Morgan Securities, London, * MA, Oxford University.

Howard E. Flight: Joint Managing Director, Guinness Flight Global Asset Management Ltd., London.

MILESTONES: *Investment Director of Guinness Mahon and Co. Ltd., London. *MBA, University of Michigan Business School.

Dr A.Besant C. Raj: Managing Director, Besant Raj Consultants (P) Ltd. Chairman, Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India, Hyderabad.

MILESTONES: *DBA, Harvard Business School. *MBA, IIM. *MA, University of Madras.

John R Whitman: Previously Chairman & CEO, Prudential Bache Interfunding Inc., New York.

MILESTONES: *Vice President,Citicorp Venture Capital fund. *MBA, Harvard Business School. *Graduate, London School of Economics. *Graduate, Yale University

Pradip Shah: Managing Director and CEO, CRISIL. Board Member of number of Indian Companies.

MILESTONES: Director ICICI. Consultant, Asian Development Bank, *Cost Accountant, ranked First all-India in CA Exams. *MBA, Harvard Business school.

Thomas F. Greer: Senior Vice President and Director, International Sales and Marketing for Bank of America's Private Bank.

MILESTONES: *Previously Regional Director fort Bank of America's Private Bank in Asia. *Managing Director, Royal Trust Group, Asia. *Masters Degree from the American Graduate School Of International Management.

Krishnaprasad Tripuraneni: Promoter, Spartek Emerging Opportunities of India Fund.Creator, Spartek Group of Companies. Managing Director, Spartek Ceramics India Ltd.

MILESTONES: One of India's most successful entrepreneurs. MS (Electrical Engineering), Illinois Institute of Technology, USA.

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