Education Infrastructure in India with Jasmeet Singh Chhabra
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Jasmeet Singh Chhabra (co-founder of JV Ventures, Cappella, and Crimson Schools) talks to host Monde Nkosi about education infrastructure in India with a focus on primary and secondary schools (K-12). Jasmeet describes the phenomenal scale and fundamentals of India’s K-12 education system. He presents his investment case for school properties in India and explains his approach to building long-term win/win partnerships with education groups. Jasmeet also discusses the social impact of the sector and shares some personal stories about his journey, including the source of his enduring love for poetry.
Jasmeet is a seasoned real estate investor and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of JV Ventures, an investment firm in India managing a portfolio valued at over $1 billion. Jasmeet is a pioneer of the education infrastructure asset class in India, having co-founded Cerestra and Cappella, two investment vehicles that own school real estate serving more than 20,000 students in India. Jasmeet is also a co-founder of Crimson Schools, a network of independent schools serving more than 15,000 students in India. Earlier in his career, Jasmeet was Chief Investment Officer at India REIT, one of the early homegrown real estate private equity funds in India.
Jasmeet is a seasoned real estate investor and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of JV Ventures, an investment firm in India managing a portfolio valued at over $1 billion. Jasmeet is a pioneer of the education infrastructure asset class in India, having co-founded Cerestra and Cappella, two investment vehicles that own school real estate serving more than 20,000 students in India. Jasmeet is also a co-founder of Crimson Schools, a network of independent schools serving more than 15,000 students in India. Earlier in his career, Jasmeet was Chief Investment Officer at India REIT, one of the early homegrown real estate private equity funds in India.
Chapters
- 00:08 Introduction
- 01:16 Introducing Jasmeet
- 02:30 Jasmeet's Journey and Background
- 05:04 Family and Schooling Experiences
- 08:19 Defining Education Infrastructure
- 09:32 Sub-sectors of Education Infrastructure
- 12:26 Growth and Demand in India's Education Sector
- 15:31 Cultural Factors Influencing Education Spending
- 17:59 Value Proposition for School Operators
- 23:59 Unique Partnership Requirements in Education
- 29:08 Benefits and Risks of Education Infrastructure
- 32:07 Case Studies and Growth Stories
- 35:30 Fundraising Challenges and Evolution
- 38:32 Investor Profile and Future Plans
- 40:45 Return Expectations and Investment Economics
- 44:06 Favourite Teacher
