Tony James Center for Private Capital and Risk Capital, the first Indian Center for Excellence devoted to accelerating research, innovation and cooperation in the mains was opened on Wednesday at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IAMB).
The center was founded through the philanthropic initiative of Mathew Cyriac, which is an IAMB in 1994-PGP a batch graduate. He is also chairman of Florintree Advisors and co -founder Yali Capital. In August 2024, he signed a memorandum of understanding (MY) with IAMB to establish a center.
Its aim is to become a catalyst for leading ideas, development of talents and innovation in the world of seams. It will host important global experts, generate the research of critical issues of the sectors and support permanent cooperation between the academic community, the head of the sectors and the regulators, the press release said.
The center was named after Tony James, an investment veteran who presented a virtual address.
In response to why India needs a live market of private capital despite the robust public capital system, he said: “The mains were a strong engine of growth. We could not have an developing transformation business sector that distinguishes the US from other nations without capital.
He acknowledged the inherent challenges of private capital model, including regulatory complexity, the concentration of economic power, especially in the hands of private players and its potential to disrupt traditional industrial structures, and noted that the Center for IAMB is therefore necessary.
“It can serve as an open and objective forum to study and understand the behavior of private capital, support strict research, problems with the policy of debate and offer credible knowledge to regulators, legislators, investors and press,” he said.
The Mr. Cyriac Foundation, together with the establishment of the Center, also supports the name of four classrooms after the eminal faculty of financial areas that inspired its coor and awarding scholarships for students in PGP and doctoral programs.
Published – August 20, 2025 17:46
