Press Release
October 26, 2011

Goodwin Procter Advises Bessemer Venture Partners on Investment in Consim

Goodwin Procter represented venture capital client Bessemer Venture Partners in its equity investment in internet services company Consim Info Private Limited, developer of BharatMatrimony.com, one of the largest and most successful Indian matchmaking websites.

Founded in 1997, Bharat Matrimony serves more than 20 million clients of Indian origin throughout India, North America, the United Kingdom and the Middle East, reflecting the special significance placed on marriage in Indian culture. The website offers a variety of tools to streamline traditional matrimonial research by parents, friends and relatives seeking the perfect match for the potential bride or groom.

Consim Info Private Limited, Red Herring's Global 100 Winner, is India's leading internet brand with a significant presence in all major verticals including matrimony, jobs, property, automobiles, classifieds and loans.

Goodwin Procter has previously advised Bessemer Venture Partners on a number of Indian transactions, including their recent investment in Snapdeal.com.

The Goodwin Procter deal team was led by Asia Chair Yash Rana, and included partners Mark BettencourtAl Solecki and Janet Andolina.