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Hunch Ventures acquires Bhubaneswar Tigers cricket franchise

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Company
Hunch Ventures
What it does
Multi-sector family office investment firm
Kind
Acquisition
Based in
New Delhi
Sector
Consumer Internet & Media

What they do

Hunch Ventures is a New Delhi-based family office that invests in both emerging and established sectors with a long-term value creation approach

What happened

The firm acquired the Bhubaneswar Tigers franchise in the Odisha T20 League through a strategic partnership with the local business group Jyote Motors

Why it matters

This acquisition marks the second sports investment for Hunch Ventures, following their previous involvement with the Kolkata Banga Tigers in the Rugby…

The details

  • New Delhi-based Hunch Ventures has officially acquired the Bhubaneswar Tigers cricket franchise.
  • The firm entered into a strategic partnership with Jyote Motors, an Odisha-based business group, to manage the team.
  • The team will compete in the upcoming Odisha T20 League – CM Trophy starting on September 20, 2026.
  • The tournament features six competing franchises and will be held at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.
  • The Bhubaneswar Tigers squad consists of 16 members featuring a mix of emerging and established cricketers from Odisha.
  • The team is led by captain Swastik Samal and head coach Subit Biswal.
  • The franchise will play its first match against the Keonjhar Miners on September 21, 2026.

The bigger picture

  • This deal represents the second sports-related investment for Hunch Ventures.
  • The firm previously invested in the Kolkata Banga Tigers franchise within the Rugby Premier League.
  • Hunch Ventures emphasizes a long-term value creation approach across all its portfolio investments.

About the business

  • Hunch Ventures operates as a sector-agnostic family office based in New Delhi.
  • The firm invests across a wide range of emerging and established industries.
  • It views its portfolio companies as partners rather than just financial assets.
  • The firm provides time, resources, and expertise to its partners beyond just capital.
  • The company operates under the tagline Turning Instinct Into Impact.

The deal

Type
acquisition

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