The Long SME Game | SME IPO | Podcast | Ft. Rajesh Singla | alphaamc

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of SME investing with Mr. Rajesh Singla, CEO & Founder of Alpha AMC, an experienced investor and fund manager with over two decades of expertise in identifying high-potential businesses early in their growth journey.

From understanding why SME investing is not about quick wins—but about patience, discipline, and conviction—to decoding how the VentureX SME Fund approaches risk management, valuations, sectoral opportunities, drawdowns, and long-term wealth creation, this conversation offers a comprehensive deep dive into what truly drives sustainable SME returns.

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00:00 — What is VentureX SME Fund & who is it designed for?

02:00 — What is the core investment philosophy of VentureX?

04:00 — How does VentureX differentiate itself from other SME AIFs?

06:00 — Why does the fund have a 2.5-year drawdown period?

08:00 — During market corrections: protect capital or deploy fresh money?

10:00 — How do drawdown phases become opportunity periods?

12:00 — Why increase exposure to solar & renewable energy?

14:00 — How does the fund manage valuation risk vs IPO benchmarks?

16:00 — Power sector exposure: cyclical or structural?

18:00 — Why space & defence tech is a long-term opportunity

20:00 — How does the fund handle underperformers like Chemkart?

22:00 — Why a 10+2 year tenure is critical for SME investing

24:00 — Liquidity, patience & return expectations for investors

26:00 — Is VentureX thematic, top-down, bottom-up—or all three?

28:00 — How is the risk profile of VentureX SME Fund defined?

30:00 — Top 3 non-negotiable filters before investing in SMEs

32:00 — Exit decisions: time, valuation or fundamentals?

34:00 — Target holding period & return profile

36:00 — Case study: Monarch & Bhadora — expectations vs reality

38:00 — A failed investment & key learnings

40:00 — Data-centre hype: opportunity or risk?

42:00 — SME market outlook for the next 3–5 years

44:00 — Peer comparison: where does VentureX stand today?

45:30 — Biggest misconceptions, investor mistakes & ideal mindset

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