# Aadhyanta

> Aadhyanta is a Kathmandu-based, SEBON-licensed private equity and venture capital fund manager that mobilizes investment for Nepali enterprises and runs accelerator programmes to improve their investment readiness. Its work combines growth capital, financial expertise, governance support and partnerships with banks and development organisations.

- **Founded:** 2021
- **Headquarters:** Kathmandu, Nepal
- **Founders:** Manoj Paudel (Co-Founder and Chairman), Amit Koirala (Co-Founder and Partner)
- **Products:** Nepal Opportunity Fund I, Nepal Opportunity Fund II, Simrik Nari Fund, Aadhyanta Accelerator Program - Koshi, Digital Innovation in Agriculture and Logistics (DIAL)
- **Notable:** Received specialized investment fund manager licence in September 2022., First fund reported fully deployed by January 2026., Four accelerator participants reported to have secured investment by January 2026.

## Products & services

- **Nepal Opportunity Fund I** — Private equity fund; January 2026 reporting describes NPR 3 billion deployed across 16 portfolio companies.
- **Nepal Opportunity Fund II** — Second private equity vehicle targeting NPR 3 billion; fundraising as reported in January 2026.
- **Simrik Nari Fund** — NPR 1 billion women-focused and women-led enterprise vehicle; awaiting SEBON approval in January 2026 reporting.
- **Aadhyanta Accelerator Program - Koshi** — Six-month investment-readiness programme for agriculture, tourism and digital-services SMEs in Koshi, with Sahaj-NAMDP and FNCCI Koshi.
- **Digital Innovation in Agriculture and Logistics (DIAL)** — SDC accelerator implemented by Aadhyanta, combining technical assistance, mentorship, piloting and selective grant support.
- **Agri-Value Chain Challenge** — Fully funded six-month agrifood accelerator with FAO Nepal; 2026 outreach targets women-led enterprises.

## Achievements

- Received specialized investment fund manager licence in September 2022.
- First fund reported fully deployed by January 2026.
- Four accelerator participants reported to have secured investment by January 2026.
- Participated in the 2026 Seeding & Scaling Innovations programme, whose showcase featured 20 technology ventures.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Participated in Nepal Capital Market Discourse on September 6, according to its LinkedIn post.
- **2026-04** — FAO-partnered Agri-Value Chain Challenge recruitment listed an April 30 application deadline.
- **2026-03** — Seeding & Scaling Innovations concluded with 20 technology ventures presenting solutions.
- **2026-01** — Reporting described Fund II fundraising and the Simrik Nari Fund awaiting regulatory approval.
- **2025-01** — Swisscontact announced NPR 20 million invested in DV Excellus, operator of KHETI.

## Links

- Website: https://www.aadhyanta.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aadhyanta
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/AadhyantaFund
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aadhyantafund/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Aadhyanta-Fund-Management-111387447839023

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Last updated: 2026-10-08