Dubai-based Baer Capital Partners has launched an open-end Mauritius-domiciled fund that invests in Indian equity- and debt-linked securities, derivatives and related structured products.

“We are extremely excited about the launch of the Beacon India Alpha Equity Fund which is a long/short equity fund focused on listed Indian equities and managed by Baer Capital Partners International,” said Brij Singh, founder. “The Beacon India Alpha Equity Fund is an integral part of our mission to create a ‘Best in Class’ alternative asset management platform focused on India.”

Baer also manages an India-focused private equity fund that targets small and medium sized Indian companies.