ithought Financial Consulting LLP – Portfolio Management Services (PMS)

Co-Fund Manager

With over 13 years of dedicated experience in financial markets, Rajat brings a wealth of expertise to our platform. His prior professional roles include significant tenures at Elevation Capital (formerly SAIF Partners), a diversified fund operating across various sectors and investment stages, RARE Enterprises, the family office of Mr. Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, and Moody's Analytics. Before establishing ithought, Mr. Setiya founded VRDDHI Capital Investment Advisors, a SEBI Registered Investment Advisory firm holding registration number INA10008832. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from Delhi University and has successfully completed Level 2 of the CFA program.

Co-Fund Manager

With over 13 years of engagement in the financial markets, Rohit possesses extensive experience. His prior roles include positions at McKinsey & Co., Elevation Capital (formerly SAIF Partners), a fund with a sector and stage-agnostic investment strategy, and RARE Enterprises, the family office of Mr. Rakesh Jhunjhunwala. Before his current tenure at ithought, Mr. Balakrishnan established and led VRDDHI Capital Investment Advisors, a SEBI Registered Investment Advisory firm (SEBI Registration # INA10008832). Mr. Balakrishnan holds a B.B.S. degree from Delhi University.

Fund Manager, PMS

With over three decades of dedicated investment experience, Mr. Shyam Sekhar specializes in high-growth, franchise-based business models. His investment philosophy centers on a value-oriented strategy, prioritizing the identification of promising opportunities within emerging companies through rigorous, research-driven methodologies. His expertise encompasses a broad understanding of various industries gained as a research analyst, proficiency in constructing substantial investment portfolios, and a proven ability to navigate diverse market cycles.