Lighthouse Canton has secured a $40 million strategic investment led by Peak XV Partners, with participation from Nextinfinity, the investment holding company of Shyam Maheshwari, who was a founding partner of SSG Capital before Ares SSG acquired it. Qatar Insurance Company, an early backer of Lighthouse Canton, continues to support the firm as it enters its next phase of expansion.
Founded in 2014, Lighthouse Canton has grown independently to manage assets exceeding $5 billion across Singapore, India, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. The firm has built its reputation on disciplined investment management and a client-centered service model, positioning it as a trusted partner for entrepreneurs, family offices, and institutional clients.
This funding round marks Lighthouse Canton’s first external capital raise, which the company is pursuing to accelerate its long-term growth strategy. The investment will be used to scale the firm’s technology infrastructure, attract senior leadership talent, broaden its product offerings, and expand into new geographic markets with strong growth potential.
Lighthouse Canton operates across two core business lines. The wealth management division provides tailored solutions for high-net-worth individuals, families, founders, and business owners. The asset management division offers institutional-grade investment strategies across public and private markets. With a multi-jurisdictional presence and an emphasis on disciplined execution, the firm has developed the capability to serve clients navigating complex cross-border environments.
The new investment marks a pivotal stage in Lighthouse Canton’s development, as it focuses on scaling up, innovation, and institutional depth, while continuing its commitment to delivering meaningful value to clients.
KEY QUOTES:
“This is a defining milestone for us. We have built Lighthouse Canton with an institutional mindset independently. For more than ten years we have been guided by a long-term vision of creating a world-class investment platform. With Peak XV and our strategic partners, we are deepening our capabilities, institutionalizing further, and positioning ourselves for the next decade of growth.”
Shilpi Chowdhary, Group CEO of Lighthouse Canton
