In a landmark step towards international investment collaboration, the Luxembourg Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (LPEA) and The Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI) came to India to explore investment opportunities in India’s fast-growing sectors. Mr. Digant Sharma, a renowned business leader and investment strategist, was invited to meet LPEA and ALFI. This initiative aligns with Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of transforming India into a $5 trillion economy through strategic global partnerships and investments. Digant Sharma is a visionary business leader, investment strategist, and philanthropist with over 18 years of experience spanning multiple industries, including finance, technology, energy, agriculture, and infrastructure. As the Chairman of Torus Innotech Pvt Ltd, he has been instrumental in driving high-impact global investments, fostering sustainable development, and building strategic partnerships across Europe and Asia. He has held key leadership roles in various enterprises, contributing significantly to economic growth, social welfare, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Beyond business, Mr. Sharma is deeply committed to social causes, leading initiatives in education, environmental sustainability, and rural development, aligning with India’s vision for inclusive economic progress.
Luxembourg, a global financial powerhouse, serves as the European hub for investment funds, managing an impressive €7 trillion in assets. The discussions with Mr. Stéphane Pesch, CEO of LPEA, and Mr. Serge Weyland, CEO of ALFI, focused on unlocking investment potential in India, aligning with the country’s rapid economic expansion and increasing focus on environmental sustainability.
Strengthening Financial Partnerships Between Europe and India
The Luxembourg Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (LPEA) is a key institution representing private equity and venture capital investors, fostering global partnerships. Similarly, The Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI) plays a critical role in shaping Luxembourg’s asset management and investment fund ecosystem, ensuring that global investors leverage Luxembourg’s well-established financial expertise.
During the discussions, Mr. Digant Sharma presented key investment opportunities in India and later emailed brief project reports to them, with a special focus on:
• Agriculture & Agri-Tech Innovation (Torus Innotech): Developing sustainable farming technologies, precision agriculture, supply chain digitization, and food security initiatives.
• Landfill Cleaning & Waste Management (Ophi Technologies): Addressing India’s pressing waste management challenges through large-scale landfill cleanup projects, recycling, and sustainable waste disposal solutions.
• Renewable Energy & Sustainability: Collaborating on green energy projects, including solar, wind, and circular economy initiatives.
• Infrastructure Development: Expanding eco-friendly infrastructure projects such as smart cities, urban mobility, and environmental conservation initiatives.
• Technology & Startups: Strengthening venture capital partnerships to accelerate India’s booming startup ecosystem.
Luxembourg’s Investment Interest in India’s Green Economy
With India’s agriculture sector undergoing rapid transformation through technology-driven solutions and sustainability initiatives, Torus Innotech presents a lucrative investment opportunity for European investors looking to support large-scale agri-tech advancements. Similarly, Ophi Technologies, a Finland-based company, is leading efforts in landfill cleaning, addressing India’s urgent need for efficient waste management solutions to combat environmental hazards.
Luxembourg’s well-established expertise in impact investing, asset management, and venture capital makes it an ideal financial partner to support these transformative projects in India, helping achieve India’s $5 trillion economy goal by fueling innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable industries.
Leaders Speak on Strengthening India-Luxembourg Investments
Mr. Digant Sharma emphasized the critical role of foreign direct investments (FDIs) in India’s sustainable growth, stating:
“India presents a vast and dynamic investment landscape, particularly in agriculture and sustainable waste management. Luxembourg’s financial institutions bring unparalleled expertise in structured investments, and engaging with LPEA and ALFI has opened up new avenues for collaboration. This partnership will drive impactful, long-term growth for both economies and contribute towards realizing India’s $5 trillion economy vision of my Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji.”
Mr. Stéphane Pesch, CEO of LPEA, highlighted Luxembourg’s growing interest in India’s sustainable sectors:
“Luxembourg is home to some of the world’s leading private equity and venture capital firms. India’s agricultural transformation and waste management initiatives align well with our investors’ goals of impact-driven investments. We are excited to work with forward-thinking leaders like Mr. Sharma to explore these opportunities.”
Luxembourg Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (LPEA):
LPEA’s primary focus is on private equity and venture capital sectors. It represents a diverse range of members, including:
• Private Equity Funds: Investing in established companies to drive growth, restructuring, or other value-adding strategies.
• Venture Capital Funds: Providing early-stage funding to startups and emerging businesses with high growth potential.
• Debt Funds: Offering alternative financing solutions through private debt investments.
• Infrastructure Funds: Investing in infrastructure projects such as transportation, energy, and utilities.
These sectors collectively contribute to Luxembourg’s position as a leading hub for private equity and venture capital activities, which in turn supports India’s rapid economic development and its $5 trillion economy target.
Gabriele Tavazzani – CEO – Amundi Investment, Digant Sharma – Chairman – Torus Innotech Pvt Ltd, Serge Weyland – CEO – ALFI
Mr. Serge Weyland, CEO of ALFI, echoed similar sentiments, adding:
“India’s evolving regulatory environment, digital transformation in agriculture, and push for environmental sustainability offer compelling investment opportunities for Luxembourg-based asset managers. Strengthening this partnership will drive sustainable investments and economic growth in both regions.”
Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI):
ALFI represents the broader investment fund industry in Luxembourg, encompassing a wide array of investment sectors, including:
• Undertakings for Collective Investment (UCI): Funds pooling capital from multiple investors to invest in diversified portfolios.
• Asset Management Companies: Firms managing investments on behalf of clients across various asset classes.
• Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs): Flexible investment vehicles catering to institutional and qualified investors.
• Real Estate Funds: Investing in property assets, including commercial and residential real estate.
• Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs): Funds traded on stock exchanges, offering exposure to various indices or asset classes.
ALFI’s mission is to promote Luxembourg as a leading cross-border investment fund center, facilitating the transition towards more sustainable economies globally and empowering investors to meet their goals.
Both LPEA and ALFI play pivotal roles in shaping Luxembourg’s investment landscape, offering platforms for industry professionals to collaborate, share knowledge, and promote best practices across various investment sectors. These collaborations are key to supporting India’s ambitious economic growth plans.
A Strategic Roadmap for Future Investments
The high-level discussions established a structured investment framework between Luxembourg and India, with plans to develop dedicated investment vehicles for agriculture, waste management projects, and many other industries after submission of the detailed project and India roadmap.
As a next step, Mr. Digant Sharma will be sharing various projects from varied industries with LPEA and ALFI leadership teams to facilitate investment roadshows, industry roundtables, and investor engagement programs, ensuring seamless capital inflows into India’s green economy and high-growth sectors as per their guidelines. These projects will significantly contribute to achieving Prime Minister Modi’s $5 trillion economy goal by fostering high-impact, large-scale investment initiatives.
This meeting marks the beginning of a new era in European-Indian investment relations, unlocking transformative opportunities in sustainable development and reinforcing India’s position as a prime destination for global impact investments.
For further updates on this initiative, stay tuned.