Different roles.
One mission.

Leadership

Aditya Bhandari

Managing Partner & Fund Manager

Aditya Bhandari, Managing Partner, Leadership Team

Founded Hegdinvest 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, no distractions.

Superpower:
Anticipating multiple probability lines before making the first move. 

Favourite quote:
“Protect your gains at every stage; on the board and in life.”

Aditya Bhandari

Managing Partner & Fund Manager

Aditya Bhandari, Managing Partner, Leadership Team

Founded Hegdinvest 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, no distractions.

Superpower:
Anticipating multiple probability lines before making the first move. 

Favourite quote:
“Protect your gains at every stage; on the board and in life.”

Aditya Bhandari

Managing Partner & Fund Manager

Aditya Bhandari, Managing Partner, Leadership Team

Founded Hegdinvest 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, no distractions.

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

Abhijeet Mohnot

Investment Manager, Private Equity

Abhijeet Mohnot, Investment Manager, Private Equity

Abhijeet’s expertise spans FP&A, investor relations, and strategy—combining sharp analytics with the art of narrative. Forged in the fires of both Deloitte and the capital markets, he turns complex reports into actionable insight, always sparking meaningful conversations that go deeper than 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.”

Abhijeet Mohnot

Investment Manager, Private Equity

Abhijeet Mohnot, Investment Manager, Private Equity

Abhijeet’s expertise spans FP&A, investor relations, and strategy—combining sharp analytics with the art of narrative. Forged in the fires of both Deloitte and the capital markets, he turns complex reports into actionable insight, always sparking meaningful conversations that go deeper than 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.”

Abhijeet Mohnot

Investment Manager, Private Equity

Abhijeet Mohnot, Investment Manager, Private Equity

Abhijeet’s expertise spans FP&A, investor relations, and strategy—combining sharp analytics with the art of narrative. Forged in the fires of both Deloitte and the capital markets, he turns complex reports into actionable insight, always sparking meaningful conversations that go deeper than 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.”

Aayush Singhvi

Investment Manager, Private Equity

Aayush Singhvi, Investment Manager, Private Equity

From venture capital to private equity, Aayush’s career spans the full spectrum of value creation. He seeks out businesses defined by grit—those built on strong fundamentals, resilience, and the capacity to scale. 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 find him on a racquet court—where focus, energy, and joy mesh into his outlook on life and work.

Go-to coffee:
Classic filter coffee—uncomplicated and energizing.

Superpower:
Seeing beyond the playbook—blending instinct with deep diligence.

Favourite quote:
“Stay curious. Challenge the obvious. Build for the long run.”

Aayush Singhvi

Investment Manager, Private Equity

Aayush Singhvi, Investment Manager, Private Equity

From venture capital to private equity, Aayush’s career spans the full spectrum of value creation. He seeks out businesses defined by grit—those built on strong fundamentals, resilience, and the capacity to scale. 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 find him on a racquet court—where focus, energy, and joy mesh into his outlook on life and work.

Go-to coffee:
Classic filter coffee—uncomplicated and energizing.

Superpower:
Seeing beyond the playbook—blending instinct with deep diligence.

Favourite quote:
“Stay curious. Challenge the obvious. Build for the long run.”

Aayush Singhvi

Investment Manager, Private Equity

Aayush Singhvi, Investment Manager, Private Equity

From venture capital to private equity, Aayush’s career spans the full spectrum of value creation. He seeks out businesses defined by grit—those built on strong fundamentals, resilience, and the capacity to scale. 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 find him on a racquet court—where focus, energy, and joy mesh into his outlook on life and work.

Go-to coffee:
Classic filter coffee—uncomplicated and energizing.

Superpower:
Seeing beyond the playbook—blending instinct with deep diligence.

Favourite quote:
“Stay curious. Challenge the obvious. Build for the long run.”

Rajesh D

Principal, Public Markets

Rajesh D, Principal, Public Markets

Has been exploring the world of derivatives since 2009. Intrigued by the fact how can most investors lose money in FNO trades. Tried all hats in the stock market to finally come up with a unique public markets strategy built on real hedging. Has mastered the art of using derivatives as a true hedge as opposed to the herd who think futures and options as an investment tool. In the past, has been a pioneer in setting up commercial Cable television is a systems in his hometown.


Off the clock:
Smartphone ICU specialist - Because even smartphones need someone smarter to fix them.

Superpower:
Caring for all; because kindness scales better than startups.

Favourite quote:
“Spread kindness like dividends, but don’t expect a payout.”

Rajesh D

Principal, Public Markets

Rajesh D, Principal, Public Markets

Has been exploring the world of derivatives since 2009. Intrigued by the fact how can most investors lose money in FNO trades. Tried all hats in the stock market to finally come up with a unique public markets strategy built on real hedging. Has mastered the art of using derivatives as a true hedge as opposed to the herd who think futures and options as an investment tool. In the past, has been a pioneer in setting up commercial Cable television is a systems in his hometown.


Off the clock:
Smartphone ICU specialist - Because even smartphones need someone smarter to fix them.

Superpower:
Caring for all; because kindness scales better than startups.

Favourite quote:
“Spread kindness like dividends, but don’t expect a payout.”

Rajesh D

Principal, Public Markets

Rajesh D, Principal, Public Markets

Has been exploring the world of derivatives since 2009. Intrigued by the fact how can most investors lose money in FNO trades. Tried all hats in the stock market to finally come up with a unique public markets strategy built on real hedging. Has mastered the art of using derivatives as a true hedge as opposed to the herd who think futures and options as an investment tool. In the past, has been a pioneer in setting up commercial Cable television is a systems in his hometown.


Off the clock:
Smartphone ICU specialist - Because even smartphones need someone smarter to fix them.

Superpower:
Caring for all; because kindness scales better than startups.

Favourite quote:
“Spread kindness like dividends, but don’t expect a payout.”

Vedant Dugar

Alpha Intern

Vedant Dugar, Alpha Intern

With degrees from India and Warwick, Vedant is focused on driving inclusion and impact through finance. He partners with purpose-driven companies and champions research-backed, empathy-led investing. For Vedant, lasting value is about spotting promise where others see risk and never mistaking convention for opportunity.

Off the clock:
Nationally ranked golfer—thriving on precision, clarity, and calm under pressure.

Go-to coffee:
Café latte, all about balance.

Superpower:
Spotting unseen potential—in people and in markets.

Favourite quote:
“Every partnership is unique. Lasting value comes from seeing what others miss.”

Vedant Dugar

Alpha Intern

Vedant Dugar, Alpha Intern

With degrees from India and Warwick, Vedant is focused on driving inclusion and impact through finance. He partners with purpose-driven companies and champions research-backed, empathy-led investing. For Vedant, lasting value is about spotting promise where others see risk and never mistaking convention for opportunity.

Off the clock:
Nationally ranked golfer—thriving on precision, clarity, and calm under pressure.

Go-to coffee:
Café latte, all about balance.

Superpower:
Spotting unseen potential—in people and in markets.

Favourite quote:
“Every partnership is unique. Lasting value comes from seeing what others miss.”

Vedant Dugar

Alpha Intern

Vedant Dugar, Alpha Intern

With degrees from India and Warwick, Vedant is focused on driving inclusion and impact through finance. He partners with purpose-driven companies and champions research-backed, empathy-led investing. For Vedant, lasting value is about spotting promise where others see risk and never mistaking convention for opportunity.

Off the clock:
Nationally ranked golfer—thriving on precision, clarity, and calm under pressure.

Go-to coffee:
Café latte, all about balance.

Superpower:
Spotting unseen potential—in people and in markets.

Favourite quote:
“Every partnership is unique. Lasting value comes from seeing what others miss.”

Operations

Niyati Sanghvi

Fund Controller & Compliance Officer

Niyati Sanghvi, 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:
Excellence through detail—always organized, always one step ahead.

Favourite quote:
“Excellence through detail. Growth through mastery.”

Niyati Sanghvi

Fund Controller & Compliance Officer

Niyati Sanghvi, 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:
Excellence through detail—always organized, always one step ahead.

Favourite quote:
“Excellence through detail. Growth through mastery.”

Niyati Sanghvi

Fund Controller & Compliance Officer

Niyati Sanghvi, 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:
Excellence through detail—always organized, always one step ahead.

Favourite quote:
“Excellence through detail. Growth through mastery.”

Mohith

Manager, Admin & Investment Ops

Mohith, Manager, Admin & Investment Ops

With experience across administration and investment operations, Mohit is focused on building strong systems that keep strategies running smoothly. He partners with teams to ensure precision and transparency, championing processes that protect both efficiency and trust. For Mohit, lasting value is about the discipline of execution—where every detail matters and consistency builds confidence.

Off the clock:
Five-a-side football games, tinkering with tech setups, and a growing interest in travel photography.

Go-to coffee:
Espresso — quick, sharp, and to the point.

Superpower:
Turning complex processes into simple, reliable systems.

Favourite quote:
“Excellence is built in the small details repeated every day.”

Mohith

Manager, Admin & Investment Ops

Mohith, Manager, Admin & Investment Ops

With experience across administration and investment operations, Mohit is focused on building strong systems that keep strategies running smoothly. He partners with teams to ensure precision and transparency, championing processes that protect both efficiency and trust. For Mohit, lasting value is about the discipline of execution—where every detail matters and consistency builds confidence.

Off the clock:
Five-a-side football games, tinkering with tech setups, and a growing interest in travel photography.

Go-to coffee:
Espresso — quick, sharp, and to the point.

Superpower:
Turning complex processes into simple, reliable systems.

Favourite quote:
“Excellence is built in the small details repeated every day.”

Mohith

Manager, Admin & Investment Ops

Mohith, Manager, Admin & Investment Ops

With experience across administration and investment operations, Mohit is focused on building strong systems that keep strategies running smoothly. He partners with teams to ensure precision and transparency, championing processes that protect both efficiency and trust. For Mohit, lasting value is about the discipline of execution—where every detail matters and consistency builds confidence.

Off the clock:
Five-a-side football games, tinkering with tech setups, and a growing interest in travel photography.

Go-to coffee:
Espresso — quick, sharp, and to the point.

Superpower:
Turning complex processes into simple, reliable systems.

Favourite quote:
“Excellence is built in the small details repeated every day.”

Yeshwanth Kumar

Risk Manager

Yeshwanth Kumar, 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:
Precision in high-speed environments—leading teams to win, again and again.

Favourite quote:
“Precision in action. Leadership through collaboration.”

Yeshwanth Kumar

Risk Manager

Yeshwanth Kumar, 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:
Precision in high-speed environments—leading teams to win, again and again.

Favourite quote:
“Precision in action. Leadership through collaboration.”

Yeshwanth Kumar

Risk Manager

Yeshwanth Kumar, 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:
Precision in high-speed environments—leading teams to win, again and again.

Favourite quote:
“Precision in action. Leadership through collaboration.”

Enablers

Aanya Bhandari

Impact Photography

Aanya Bhandari, Impact Photography
Aanya Bhandari

Impact Photography

Aanya Bhandari, Impact Photography
Kavitha

Co Sponsor

Kavitha, Co Sponsor
Kavitha

Co Sponsor

Kavitha, Co Sponsor
Paritha Doshi

Branding Consultant

Paritha Doshi, Branding Consultant
Paritha Doshi

Branding Consultant

Paritha Doshi, Branding Consultant
Aaryav

Name Inspirer

Aaryav, Name Inspirer
Aaryav

Name Inspirer

Aaryav, Name Inspirer
Amit Chopra

Advisor, Solar

Amit Chopra, Advisor, Solar
Amit Chopra

Advisor, Solar

Amit Chopra, Advisor, Solar
Mohammed Shafin

Web developer

Mohammed Shafin, Web developer
Mohammed Shafin

Web developer

Mohammed Shafin, Web developer
Mrinal

Media Content Developer

Mrinal, Media Content Developer
Mrinal

Media Content Developer

Mrinal, Media Content Developer
Saravanan Kumar

IT / Digital Advisor

Saravanan Kumar, IT / Digital Advisor
Saravanan Kumar

IT / Digital Advisor

Saravanan Kumar, IT / Digital Advisor