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From vision to value, shaping growth through global collaboration.
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Iconic voices that bring our brands closer to every audience.

BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS
THAT LAST.
From vision to value, shaping
growth through global collaboration.
EXPANDING HORIZONS,
EMPOWERING GROWTH
Taking trusted partnerships and
brand success across the world.
FACES THAT
INSPIRE TRUST.
Iconic voices that bring our
brands closer to every audience.

Aureus Ventures International (AVI)

Investing in Real Value. Empowering Global Growth.

Aureus Ventures International is shaping a new frontier in gold-backed investments and retail jewellery expansion, connecting visionary investors to Kalyan Jewellers, one of the world’s most trusted jewellery brands through innovative financial models and strategic partnerships.

Empowering Global Growth through Gold-Backed Investments

Headquartered in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), AVI is a global investment and franchise management company specializing in gold-backed investment opportunities that deliver assured returns and long-term scalability.

The firm connects private investors, HNWIs, family offices, and institutional funds with transparent, high-performing, and scalable business models.
As the exclusive global master franchise partner for Kalyan Jewellers, AVI leads the brand’s international expansion through a structured Franchise-Owned, Company-Operated (FOCO) model. Supported by experienced leadership and a trusted legacy brand, AVI is set to scale 100 stores across key international markets.

AVI works closely with Kalyan’s leadership to ensure brand consistency, performance monitoring, and expansion alignment across all markets.

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Key Highlights Of Aureus Ventures International

Global Master Franchise Partner of Kalyan Jewellers
Gold-backed FOCO model offering 14% return on equity
Registered entity under the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)
Built for rapid global expansion with 100 new stores under full operational management
Trusted by institutional investors, HNWIs, and family offices.

Aureus Ventures International represents a new standard in trust-driven, asset-backed investment management, combining financial discipline, operational expertise, and strategic foresight.

AVI’s Role In Global Expansion

Strategic Investment. Seamless Operations. Measurable Returns.

As the Global Master Franchise Partner of Kalyan Jewellers, Aureus Ventures International leads international expansion through a structured Franchise-Owned, Company-Operated (FOCO) model. The framework enables investor ownership with professional management by Kalyan’s retail team, ensuring consistency, profitability, and growth across the GCC, UK, USA, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia.

Core Functions:

Facilitating strategic franchise investments and partnerships
Managing investor onboarding, compliance, and governance
Overseeing store rollout, brand alignment, and performance metrics

Investment Opportunity Overview:

Minimum Investment: AED 50 M per store (multiples allowed)
Returns: 14% return on equity
Target: 100 stores globally

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Gold-Backed Investment and Community Growth

Gold remains one of the world’s most enduring and trusted asset classes.

Through AVI’s structured FOCO model, investors gain access to a tangible, inflation-resilient opportunity underpinned by Kalyan’s operational expertise and brand credibility. Besides offering gold-backed returns of 14% on equity, the initiative contributes to local economies by generating employment, enhancing skill development, and empowering communities to participate in the global jewellery industry.

About Kalyan

Rooted in Legacy. Growing with Purpose.

Established in 1993 by Mr. T. S. Kalyanaraman in Thrissur, Kerala, Kalyan Jewellers has evolved from a single-store operation into one of the world’s largest and most trusted jewellery retail networks. The brand’s foundation rests on the principles of trust, transparency, and craftsmanship, reflecting over a century of excellence in the jewellery trade.

Today, Kalyan Jewellers operates across India, the Middle East, Europe, and the United States, blending heritage with innovation and scale with integrity.

Strategic Milestones

1990s – 2000s: Established a strong presence across Southern India
2010s: Expanded into Western and Northern India, followed by entry into the Middle East
2020s: Entered the global arena through the FOCO expansion model

Investor Highlights

Warburg Pincus invested USD 260 million, exiting with a 10× ROI at a USD 10 billion valuation
The 2021 IPO raised USD 140 million, achieving over 6.5× stock growth
Institutional shareholders include GIC Singapore, HSBC, Goldman Sachs, Nomura, Franklin Templeton, Invesco, and Mirae Asset

Brand Heritage

507 stores across 7 countries
117+ years of business legacy and 33 years of retail excellence
Publicly listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) of India
USD 3.8 billion turnover
1.2+ million sq. ft. of retail footprint

507

Stores

3.8 B

Turnover

Countries

117

Years

The AVI–Kalyan Partnership

Building Global Value Together

AVI is the Global Master Franchise Partner for Kalyan Jewellers’ international expansion. The partnership integrates Kalyan’s legacy of craftsmanship with AVI’s strategic investment expertise, establishing a foundation for sustained international growth through a professionally managed, performance-led framework.

The collaboration reinforces a shared vision of transparency, consistency, and excellence, ensuring Kalyan’s standards are maintained across every international location.

Rajesh Kalyanaraman

Executive Director, Kalyan Jewellers

“Our partnership with AVI strengthens Kalyan’s legacy of trust and craftsmanship while creating new opportunities for global investors. It reflects our long-standing commitment to integrity, value, and growth across every market.”

T. S. Kalyanaraman

Chairman & Managing Director, Kalyan Jewellers

Guided by his belief that trust is the truest measure of success, Mr. T. S. Kalyanaraman built Kalyan Jewellers on values of fairness, transparency, and customer respect, principles that continue to define the brand’s global journey

Ramesh Kalyanaraman

Executive Director, Kalyan Jewellers

“AVI represents a shared vision of transparency, consistency, and excellence. Together, we are building a new chapter of global growth through a proven FOCO model that ensures sustainable, gold-backed success for our investors and partners.”

Investor Opportunity

Partner with AVI. Own a Share of a Global Legacy

Join Aureus Ventures International (AVI) and Kalyan Jewellers in redefining the future of jewellery retail, offering Investors an opportunity to participate in a secure, gold-backed investment platform anchored by Kalyan Jewellers’ global expansion, through AVI’s fully managed FOCO structure.

Be part of a high-performing, gold-backed investment built on trust, transparency, and timeless value.

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Redefining Global Jewellery
Franchising through Vision, Heritage, and Trust

Brand Journey Franchise Model Investor Centre Global Expansion

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Brand Partnership Journey

From Local Heritage to Global Expansion

Over a century of trust and tradition has evolved into a vision for global growth. Through its partnership with AVI, Kalyan Jewellers now embarks on a transformative journey to expand its footprint across the GCC, Europe, and North America. This expansion is driven by a structured Franchise-Owned, Company-Operated model, ensuring operational consistency and investor confidence. Each new market reflects the same standards of transparency, innovation, and excellence that define the brand’s legacy.

With over 60–100 international stores planned within five years, this initiative marks a new chapter in the brand’s storied history — one where heritage meets opportunity, and excellence meets expansion.

Franchise Model

A Structured Model for Sustainable Global Growth

At Aureus Ventures International (AVI), franchise investment isn’t just about expansion, it’s about engineering success through structure, transparency, and trust.

Our Franchise-Owned, Company-Operated (FOCO) model redefines international retail growth by combining investor confidence with operational excellence. Under this framework, investors own the franchise entity while Kalyan Jewellers manages all aspects of operations, from staffing and marketing to inventory and real estate.

Each franchise unit is fully gold-backed, ensuring financial security while offering annual returns of 14% on equity. With a starting investment of AED 50 million per store, the model delivers both stability and scalability through strategic global rollout.

Every element of the FOCO framework has been built to ensure lasting success, empowering investors to be part of a legacy that blends India’s trusted craftsmanship with Dubai’s entrepreneurial vision.

Investor Centre

Empowering Investors to Build the Future of Global Luxury Retail

The Investor Centre serves as the gateway for strategic partners seeking to participate in one of the most trusted and structured investment opportunities in the retail jewellery sector. Through AVI’s exclusive partnership with Kalyan Jewellers, investors gain access to a proven business model that combines the heritage of India’s most respected jewellery brand with the financial transparency and operational excellence of a DIFC- based enterprise.

Each investment opportunity is anchored in tangible, gold-backed assets and managed under a globally recognized operational framework, ensuring security, consistency, and growth. From franchise participation to large-scale regional partnerships, AVI offers investors a seamless, fully supported entry into a fast-growing global retail network.

Global Expansion

From Dubai to the world – Building Global Legacies, One Market at a Time

Expanding Kalyan Jewellers’ trusted legacy across continents through vision, structure, and excellence.

AVI’s expansion strategy is rooted in precision and partnership — extending the legacy of Kalyan Jewellers to new markets through a structured, performance-driven franchise model. With more than 60–100 stores planned across the GCC, Europe, and North America, this initiative represents a bold step toward establishing one of the world’s most recognized names in fine jewellery on a truly global scale.

Each location reflects the same heritage, craftsmanship, and operational integrity that define the brand’s success in its home markets. Through disciplined execution and a gold-backed franchise framework, AVI ensures sustainable growth and measurable investor returns.

Leadership and Team

Visionaries Driving Growth and Integrity

At Aureus Ventures International (AVI), leadership is defined by foresight, trust, and a shared commitment to excellence.

Laila Suhail

Vice-President – Investor Relations

Laila Mohammed Suhail is a strategic leader known for shaping Dubai’s retail ecosystem. At AVI, she drives governance, investor relations, and global expansion for the Kalyan Jewellers international franchise program.

Baiju Kurieash

Vice President – Strategy, Planning & Communications

Baiju is a veteran strategist driving global branding, investor relations, and expansion at AVI, leveraging 30+ years in retail and public-private partnerships to position Dubai as the “City of Gold.”

Rajesh Nair

Vice President – Operations

Rajesh, with 25+ years in gold and retail, leads franchise onboarding at AVI. He ensures smooth rollouts, financial discipline, and consistent engagement across the GCC–India jewellery corridor.

BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS THAT LAST.

EXPANDING HORIZONS, EMPOWERING GROWTH.

FACES THAT INSPIRE TRUST.

BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS
THAT LAST.

EXPANDING HORIZONS,
EMPOWERING GROWTH

FACES THAT
INSPIRE TRUST.