Different roles.
One mission.
Leadership
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Managing Partner & Fund Manager
Founded Hegdinvst in 2025. Aditya merges his twin passions; investments and sports, into a career driven by curiosity and long-term value creation. A Chartered Accountant with 16 years at Incofin Investment Management, he’s built top-quartile private equity track record and champions true hedging strategies to protect investor gains. Influenced by chess and derivatives theory, he thinks several moves ahead, backing entrepreneurs who challenge the status quo for India’s underserved majority.
Off the clock:
Women's cricket coach, marathon chess matches, and tracking the probability of his next big move.
Go-to coffee:
Filter coffee. Strong, focused, straightforward.
Superpower:
Anticipating multiple probability lines before making the first move.
Favourite quote:
“Protect your gains at every stage; on the board and in life.”
Managing Partner & Fund Manager
Founded Hegdinvst in 2025. Aditya merges his twin passions; investments and sports, into a career driven by curiosity and long-term value creation. A Chartered Accountant with 16 years at Incofin Investment Management, he’s built top-quartile private equity track record and champions true hedging strategies to protect investor gains. Influenced by chess and derivatives theory, he thinks several moves ahead, backing entrepreneurs who challenge the status quo for India’s underserved majority.
Off the clock:
Women's cricket coach, marathon chess matches, and tracking the probability of his next big move.
Go-to coffee:
Filter coffee. Strong, focused, straightforward.
Superpower:
Anticipating multiple probability lines before making the first move.
Favourite quote:
“Protect your gains at every stage; on the board and in life.”
Managing Partner & Fund Manager
Founded Hegdinvst in 2025. Aditya merges his twin passions; investments and sports, into a career driven by curiosity and long-term value creation. A Chartered Accountant with 16 years at Incofin Investment Management, he’s built top-quartile private equity track record and champions true hedging strategies to protect investor gains. Influenced by chess and derivatives theory, he thinks several moves ahead, backing entrepreneurs who challenge the status quo for India’s underserved majority.
Off the clock:
Women's cricket coach, marathon chess matches, and tracking the probability of his next big move.
Go-to coffee:
Filter coffee. Strong, focused, straightforward.
Superpower:
Anticipating multiple probability lines before making the first move.
Favourite quote:
“Protect your gains at every stage; on the board and in life.”
Investment
Investment Manager, Private Equity
From private debt to private equity, Aarave’s journey reflects curiosity, adaptability, and a hunger to grow. A Loyola College graduate and CFA Level 1 cleared, he brings analytical depth and a learner’s mindset to every deal. Rooted in Chennai yet open to the world, he approaches investing with both structure and instinct, by balancing precision with a willingness to explore beyond the familiar.
Off the clock:
Whether it’s cricket or pickleball, he enjoys the balance of focus, teamwork, and strategy both on and off the court.
Go-to coffee:
Spanish latte. Sweet, strong, and perfectly balanced.
Superpower:
Balancing multiple moving parts while maintaining a calm, structured and focused approach.
Favourite quote:
“If you only do what you can do, you will never be more than what you are now.”
Investment Manager, Private Equity
From private debt to private equity, Aarave’s journey reflects curiosity, adaptability, and a hunger to grow. A Loyola College graduate and CFA Level 1 cleared, he brings analytical depth and a learner’s mindset to every deal. Rooted in Chennai yet open to the world, he approaches investing with both structure and instinct, by balancing precision with a willingness to explore beyond the familiar.
Off the clock:
Whether it’s cricket or pickleball, he enjoys the balance of focus, teamwork, and strategy both on and off the court.
Go-to coffee:
Spanish latte. Sweet, strong, and perfectly balanced.
Superpower:
Balancing multiple moving parts while maintaining a calm, structured and focused approach.
Favourite quote:
“If you only do what you can do, you will never be more than what you are now.”
Investment Manager, Private Equity
From private debt to private equity, Aarave’s journey reflects curiosity, adaptability, and a hunger to grow. A Loyola College graduate and CFA Level 1 cleared, he brings analytical depth and a learner’s mindset to every deal. Rooted in Chennai yet open to the world, he approaches investing with both structure and instinct, by balancing precision with a willingness to explore beyond the familiar.
Off the clock:
Whether it’s cricket or pickleball, he enjoys the balance of focus, teamwork, and strategy both on and off the court.
Go-to coffee:
Spanish latte. Sweet, strong, and perfectly balanced.
Superpower:
Balancing multiple moving parts while maintaining a calm, structured and focused approach.
Favourite quote:
“If you only do what you can do, you will never be more than what you are now.”
Investment Manager, Private Equity
From venture capital to private equity, Aayush’s career spans the full spectrum of value creation. He is drawn to businesses built on strong fundamentals, resilience, and the ability to scale with conviction. Guided by disciplined analysis, sharp instincts, and relentless curiosity, he looks beyond the obvious to uncover opportunities others might miss, always with a focus on building value that endures.
Off the clock:
You’ll usually find him on a racquet court, where his love for focus, energy, and competition carries into the way he approaches life and work.
Go-to coffee:
Classic filter coffee. Uncomplicated and energizing.
Superpower:
Seeing beyond the playbook, with a mix of instinct and thorough diligence.
Favourite quote:
“Stay curious. Challenge the obvious. Build for the long run.”
Investment Manager, Private Equity
From venture capital to private equity, Aayush’s career spans the full spectrum of value creation. He is drawn to businesses built on strong fundamentals, resilience, and the ability to scale with conviction. Guided by disciplined analysis, sharp instincts, and relentless curiosity, he looks beyond the obvious to uncover opportunities others might miss, always with a focus on building value that endures.
Off the clock:
You’ll usually find him on a racquet court, where his love for focus, energy, and competition carries into the way he approaches life and work.
Go-to coffee:
Classic filter coffee. Uncomplicated and energizing.
Superpower:
Seeing beyond the playbook, with a mix of instinct and thorough diligence.
Favourite quote:
“Stay curious. Challenge the obvious. Build for the long run.”
Investment Manager, Private Equity
From venture capital to private equity, Aayush’s career spans the full spectrum of value creation. He is drawn to businesses built on strong fundamentals, resilience, and the ability to scale with conviction. Guided by disciplined analysis, sharp instincts, and relentless curiosity, he looks beyond the obvious to uncover opportunities others might miss, always with a focus on building value that endures.
Off the clock:
You’ll usually find him on a racquet court, where his love for focus, energy, and competition carries into the way he approaches life and work.
Go-to coffee:
Classic filter coffee. Uncomplicated and energizing.
Superpower:
Seeing beyond the playbook, with a mix of instinct and thorough diligence.
Favourite quote:
“Stay curious. Challenge the obvious. Build for the long run.”
Investment Manager, Private Equity
Abhijeet’s experience spans FP&A, investor relations, and strategy, bringing together analytical depth with clear communication. Having worked across Deloitte and the capital markets ecosystem, he enjoys breaking down complex information into practical insights and conversations that go beyond just numbers.
Off the clock:
Rallying on badminton courts, tracking tigers on safari, or experimenting in the kitchen.
Go-to coffee:
Cold brew, no fuss.
Superpower:
Turning numbers into stories stakeholders actually remember.
Favourite quote:
“Numbers tell stories. Let curiosity write the next chapter.”
Investment Manager, Private Equity
Abhijeet’s experience spans FP&A, investor relations, and strategy, bringing together analytical depth with clear communication. Having worked across Deloitte and the capital markets ecosystem, he enjoys breaking down complex information into practical insights and conversations that go beyond just numbers.
Off the clock:
Rallying on badminton courts, tracking tigers on safari, or experimenting in the kitchen.
Go-to coffee:
Cold brew, no fuss.
Superpower:
Turning numbers into stories stakeholders actually remember.
Favourite quote:
“Numbers tell stories. Let curiosity write the next chapter.”
Investment Manager, Private Equity
Abhijeet’s experience spans FP&A, investor relations, and strategy, bringing together analytical depth with clear communication. Having worked across Deloitte and the capital markets ecosystem, he enjoys breaking down complex information into practical insights and conversations that go beyond just numbers.
Off the clock:
Rallying on badminton courts, tracking tigers on safari, or experimenting in the kitchen.
Go-to coffee:
Cold brew, no fuss.
Superpower:
Turning numbers into stories stakeholders actually remember.
Favourite quote:
“Numbers tell stories. Let curiosity write the next chapter.”
Principal, Public Markets
Exploring the world of derivatives since 2009, he was intrigued by how most investors end up losing money in F&O trades. After wearing many hats in the stock market, he eventually developed a unique public markets strategy built on real hedging. Over the years, he developed a deep understanding of using derivatives as a genuine hedge, rather than treating futures and options as investment tools like much of the market does today. Earlier in his journey, he was also among the pioneers in setting up commercial cable television systems in his hometown.
Off the clock:
Fixing smartphones with the patience of a technician and the curiosity of a problem solver.
Superpower:
Caring for all; because kindness scales better than startups.
Favourite quote:
“Spread kindness like dividends, but don’t expect a payout.”
Principal, Public Markets
Exploring the world of derivatives since 2009, he was intrigued by how most investors end up losing money in F&O trades. After wearing many hats in the stock market, he eventually developed a unique public markets strategy built on real hedging. Over the years, he developed a deep understanding of using derivatives as a genuine hedge, rather than treating futures and options as investment tools like much of the market does today. Earlier in his journey, he was also among the pioneers in setting up commercial cable television systems in his hometown.
Off the clock:
Fixing smartphones with the patience of a technician and the curiosity of a problem solver.
Superpower:
Caring for all; because kindness scales better than startups.
Favourite quote:
“Spread kindness like dividends, but don’t expect a payout.”
Principal, Public Markets
Exploring the world of derivatives since 2009, he was intrigued by how most investors end up losing money in F&O trades. After wearing many hats in the stock market, he eventually developed a unique public markets strategy built on real hedging. Over the years, he developed a deep understanding of using derivatives as a genuine hedge, rather than treating futures and options as investment tools like much of the market does today. Earlier in his journey, he was also among the pioneers in setting up commercial cable television systems in his hometown.
Off the clock:
Fixing smartphones with the patience of a technician and the curiosity of a problem solver.
Superpower:
Caring for all; because kindness scales better than startups.
Favourite quote:
“Spread kindness like dividends, but don’t expect a payout.”
Investment Analyst, Public Markets
With a background in competitive cricket across India and the UK, he brings a strong sense of teamwork, discipline, and a commitment to shared goals. His sporting experience has shaped a collaborative mindset and a focus on delivering results through unity and strategy.
Off the clock:
Espresso cold coffee. Intense but sweet
Superpower:
Turning collaborations into real, measurable outcomes
Favourite quote:
It ain't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward - Rocky Balboa
Investment Analyst, Public Markets
With a background in competitive cricket across India and the UK, he brings a strong sense of teamwork, discipline, and a commitment to shared goals. His sporting experience has shaped a collaborative mindset and a focus on delivering results through unity and strategy.
Off the clock:
Espresso cold coffee. Intense but sweet
Superpower:
Turning collaborations into real, measurable outcomes
Favourite quote:
It ain't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward - Rocky Balboa
Investment Analyst, Public Markets
With a background in competitive cricket across India and the UK, he brings a strong sense of teamwork, discipline, and a commitment to shared goals. His sporting experience has shaped a collaborative mindset and a focus on delivering results through unity and strategy.
Off the clock:
Espresso cold coffee. Intense but sweet
Superpower:
Turning collaborations into real, measurable outcomes
Favourite quote:
It ain't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward - Rocky Balboa
Investment Analyst
Yana is a learning enthusiast, and is driven by a passion for understanding how businesses create value. Currently pursuing Chartered Accountancy, her professional journey at BDO India has taken her from audit to private equity, providing her with a diverse perspective across financial analysis, due diligence, and investing.
Known for her inquisitive nature and competitive spirit, Yana finds every challenge as an opportunity to learn and improve. For her, investing is as much about understanding people and opportunities as it is about analyzing financials.
Off the clock:
When she's not evaluating businesses or studying for her next exam, Yana enjoys watching movies, swimming, and playing badminton. Whether in the pool, on the court, or at work, she enjoys activities that reward discipline, focus, and constant improvement.
Go-to coffee:
Cold Spanish Latte - smooth, balanced, and reliable.
Superpower:
Turning chaos into clarity. Strong organization, meticulous planning, adaptability, and the ability to balance multiple priorities help her stay effective even when the pace picks up.
Favourite quote:
"Think deeply. Act decisively"
Investment Analyst
Yana is a learning enthusiast, and is driven by a passion for understanding how businesses create value. Currently pursuing Chartered Accountancy, her professional journey at BDO India has taken her from audit to private equity, providing her with a diverse perspective across financial analysis, due diligence, and investing.
Known for her inquisitive nature and competitive spirit, Yana finds every challenge as an opportunity to learn and improve. For her, investing is as much about understanding people and opportunities as it is about analyzing financials.
Off the clock:
When she's not evaluating businesses or studying for her next exam, Yana enjoys watching movies, swimming, and playing badminton. Whether in the pool, on the court, or at work, she enjoys activities that reward discipline, focus, and constant improvement.
Go-to coffee:
Cold Spanish Latte - smooth, balanced, and reliable.
Superpower:
Turning chaos into clarity. Strong organization, meticulous planning, adaptability, and the ability to balance multiple priorities help her stay effective even when the pace picks up.
Favourite quote:
"Think deeply. Act decisively"
Investment Analyst
Yana is a learning enthusiast, and is driven by a passion for understanding how businesses create value. Currently pursuing Chartered Accountancy, her professional journey at BDO India has taken her from audit to private equity, providing her with a diverse perspective across financial analysis, due diligence, and investing.
Known for her inquisitive nature and competitive spirit, Yana finds every challenge as an opportunity to learn and improve. For her, investing is as much about understanding people and opportunities as it is about analyzing financials.
Off the clock:
When she's not evaluating businesses or studying for her next exam, Yana enjoys watching movies, swimming, and playing badminton. Whether in the pool, on the court, or at work, she enjoys activities that reward discipline, focus, and constant improvement.
Go-to coffee:
Cold Spanish Latte - smooth, balanced, and reliable.
Superpower:
Turning chaos into clarity. Strong organization, meticulous planning, adaptability, and the ability to balance multiple priorities help her stay effective even when the pace picks up.
Favourite quote:
"Think deeply. Act decisively"
Operations
Head of Operations & Finance
Sanjay is an experienced operations and administration leader with over 15 years at an international investment firm. He plays a key role in ensuring smooth organizational operations through strong administrative frameworks, vendor management and internal coordination. Known for his structured approach and dependable leadership, he has strengthened internal processes and built reliable operational systems. Through practical insight and steady leadership, he keeps operations efficient, compliant and aligned with the firm’s evolving needs.
Off the clock:
Sanjay enjoys long drives, exploring great food destinations, and catching up on movies or shows
Superpower:
Bringing structure to complexity and ensuring operations run seamlessly.
Favourite quote:
“Sustainable success comes from strong systems and consistent execution”.
Head of Operations & Finance
Sanjay is an experienced operations and administration leader with over 15 years at an international investment firm. He plays a key role in ensuring smooth organizational operations through strong administrative frameworks, vendor management and internal coordination. Known for his structured approach and dependable leadership, he has strengthened internal processes and built reliable operational systems. Through practical insight and steady leadership, he keeps operations efficient, compliant and aligned with the firm’s evolving needs.
Off the clock:
Sanjay enjoys long drives, exploring great food destinations, and catching up on movies or shows
Superpower:
Bringing structure to complexity and ensuring operations run seamlessly.
Favourite quote:
“Sustainable success comes from strong systems and consistent execution”.
Head of Operations & Finance
Sanjay is an experienced operations and administration leader with over 15 years at an international investment firm. He plays a key role in ensuring smooth organizational operations through strong administrative frameworks, vendor management and internal coordination. Known for his structured approach and dependable leadership, he has strengthened internal processes and built reliable operational systems. Through practical insight and steady leadership, he keeps operations efficient, compliant and aligned with the firm’s evolving needs.
Off the clock:
Sanjay enjoys long drives, exploring great food destinations, and catching up on movies or shows
Superpower:
Bringing structure to complexity and ensuring operations run seamlessly.
Favourite quote:
“Sustainable success comes from strong systems and consistent execution”.
Fund Controller & Compliance Officer
Niyati blends academic excellence, hands-on accounting experience, and regulatory mastery. Across roles at Ernst & Young, Incofin Investment Management, and Legal Force RAPC, she has delivered high-precision financial control, investor reporting, and compliance frameworks for complex portfolios. Every project benefits from her meticulous approach and dynamic leadership, shaping fund controllership and high-stakes reporting with constant growth in mind.
Off the clock:
Splits her time between catching “power naps” that could win Olympic medals, binge‑watching movies like it’s a competitive sport, and hunting down the next great foodie find - strictly in the name of research, of course.
Go-to coffee:
Americano, extra strong.
Superpower:
A detail-oriented approach, with a strong emphasis on staying organised and prepared.
Favourite quote:
“Excellence through detail. Growth through mastery.”
Fund Controller & Compliance Officer
Niyati blends academic excellence, hands-on accounting experience, and regulatory mastery. Across roles at Ernst & Young, Incofin Investment Management, and Legal Force RAPC, she has delivered high-precision financial control, investor reporting, and compliance frameworks for complex portfolios. Every project benefits from her meticulous approach and dynamic leadership, shaping fund controllership and high-stakes reporting with constant growth in mind.
Off the clock:
Splits her time between catching “power naps” that could win Olympic medals, binge‑watching movies like it’s a competitive sport, and hunting down the next great foodie find - strictly in the name of research, of course.
Go-to coffee:
Americano, extra strong.
Superpower:
A detail-oriented approach, with a strong emphasis on staying organised and prepared.
Favourite quote:
“Excellence through detail. Growth through mastery.”
Fund Controller & Compliance Officer
Niyati blends academic excellence, hands-on accounting experience, and regulatory mastery. Across roles at Ernst & Young, Incofin Investment Management, and Legal Force RAPC, she has delivered high-precision financial control, investor reporting, and compliance frameworks for complex portfolios. Every project benefits from her meticulous approach and dynamic leadership, shaping fund controllership and high-stakes reporting with constant growth in mind.
Off the clock:
Splits her time between catching “power naps” that could win Olympic medals, binge‑watching movies like it’s a competitive sport, and hunting down the next great foodie find - strictly in the name of research, of course.
Go-to coffee:
Americano, extra strong.
Superpower:
A detail-oriented approach, with a strong emphasis on staying organised and prepared.
Favourite quote:
“Excellence through detail. Growth through mastery.”
Risk Manager
Yeshwanth brings over a decade of financial services mastery. At Fusion Finance, he led credit operations for 50+ branches, balancing scale, compliance, and speed. His leadership style fuses analytical rigour and customer-first thinking, always ensuring operational excellence and measurable impact.
Off the clock:
Keen footballer, social dynamo, and process enthusiast.
Go-to coffee:
South Indian filter, strong and sweet.
Superpower:
Thrives in fast-paced environments, bringing clarity, consistency, and a strong team-first approach.
Favourite quote:
“Precision in action. Leadership through collaboration.”
Risk Manager
Yeshwanth brings over a decade of financial services mastery. At Fusion Finance, he led credit operations for 50+ branches, balancing scale, compliance, and speed. His leadership style fuses analytical rigour and customer-first thinking, always ensuring operational excellence and measurable impact.
Off the clock:
Keen footballer, social dynamo, and process enthusiast.
Go-to coffee:
South Indian filter, strong and sweet.
Superpower:
Thrives in fast-paced environments, bringing clarity, consistency, and a strong team-first approach.
Favourite quote:
“Precision in action. Leadership through collaboration.”
Risk Manager
Yeshwanth brings over a decade of financial services mastery. At Fusion Finance, he led credit operations for 50+ branches, balancing scale, compliance, and speed. His leadership style fuses analytical rigour and customer-first thinking, always ensuring operational excellence and measurable impact.
Off the clock:
Keen footballer, social dynamo, and process enthusiast.
Go-to coffee:
South Indian filter, strong and sweet.
Superpower:
Thrives in fast-paced environments, bringing clarity, consistency, and a strong team-first approach.
Favourite quote:
“Precision in action. Leadership through collaboration.”
Investor Relations Associate
Bhavika combines a sharp eye for detail with a grounded understanding of financial systems. At Deloitte, she worked closely with financial institutions, building strong client relationships and ensuring seamless collaboration across stakeholders. Known for cutting through noise and bringing clarity to complexity, she focuses on translating numbers and strategy into communication that’s clear, structured and easy to understand.
Off the clock:
At the gym chasing that next PR, curating hyper-specific playlists for every mood, or unwinding with a good movie.
Go-to coffee:
Iced latte, simple and reliable.
Superpower:
Turning complexity into conversations that drive clarity
Favourite quote:
It always seems impossible until it’s done – Nelson Mandela
Investor Relations Associate
Bhavika combines a sharp eye for detail with a grounded understanding of financial systems. At Deloitte, she worked closely with financial institutions, building strong client relationships and ensuring seamless collaboration across stakeholders. Known for cutting through noise and bringing clarity to complexity, she focuses on translating numbers and strategy into communication that’s clear, structured and easy to understand.
Off the clock:
At the gym chasing that next PR, curating hyper-specific playlists for every mood, or unwinding with a good movie.
Go-to coffee:
Iced latte, simple and reliable.
Superpower:
Turning complexity into conversations that drive clarity
Favourite quote:
It always seems impossible until it’s done – Nelson Mandela
Investor Relations Associate
Bhavika combines a sharp eye for detail with a grounded understanding of financial systems. At Deloitte, she worked closely with financial institutions, building strong client relationships and ensuring seamless collaboration across stakeholders. Known for cutting through noise and bringing clarity to complexity, she focuses on translating numbers and strategy into communication that’s clear, structured and easy to understand.
Off the clock:
At the gym chasing that next PR, curating hyper-specific playlists for every mood, or unwinding with a good movie.
Go-to coffee:
Iced latte, simple and reliable.
Superpower:
Turning complexity into conversations that drive clarity
Favourite quote:
It always seems impossible until it’s done – Nelson Mandela
Enablers
Impact Photography
Impact Photography
Co Sponsor
Co Sponsor
Name Inspirer
Name Inspirer
Hospitality
Hospitality
Advisor, Solar
Advisor, Solar
Technology Partner
Technology Partner
Web developer
Web developer
Media Content Developer
Media Content Developer
IT / Digital Advisor
IT / Digital Advisor
Technology Partner
Technology Partner
No long forms. No HR maze. Just you, your story, and your CV → communications@hegdinvst.com
No long forms. No HR maze. Just you, your story, and your CV → communications@hegdinvst.com
Careers
No long forms. No HR maze. Just you, your story, and your CV → communications@hegdinvst.com