Providing Inflection Capital for High Growth Business
First Bridge is a growth-focused private equity fund dedicated to the Indian market. The firm believes in the power of collaborative partnership, working alongside talented management teams to drive strategic growth, operational excellence, and lasting value creation. As a Category-II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF), the firm is committed to upholding the highest standards of governance and transparency for its investors and portfolio companies.
Krishankant Rathi
Co-Founder
KK Rathi has 35 years of experience in private equity investing, M&A, corporate strategy, business restructuring, and JVs (cross-border & India).
Vishal Gupta
Co-Founder
Vishal Gupta has 25 years of experience, including 18 at various private equity funds.
Abhishek Poddar
Partner
20 years of experience, of which 15 years in private equity investing and 5 years in investment and corporate banking.
Priyank Jain
Principal
20 years of experience in venture and private equity investing, involved in all key areas of the business.
Shashwat Goyal
SEBI Contact Person
Shashwat Goyal is the designated SEBI contact person for First Bridge Capital Trust.
Tanya Dhir
Assistant Vice President
7 years of experience in Management Consulting across financial services, consumer, manufacturing industries, and retail design.
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Kumar Mayank Jha
Associate
5 years of experience across Investment Banking and Equity Research.
Shubham Shete
Associate
4 years of experience in equity research.
Arpit Goyal
Associate
3 years of experience across Investment Banking and M&A.
Janmesh Kashiramka
Analyst
Joined as an Analyst at First Bridge in 2025.
Harsh Nangalia
Analyst
Joined as an Analyst at First Bridge in 2025.
Nysha Seksaria
Junior Analyst
GN Bajpai
AdvisorAdvisory Board Member
Ex-Chairman of Securities Exchange & Board of India & LIC
Balram Yadav
AdvisorAdvisory Board Member
Managing Director: Godrej Agrovet
Ajay Gupta
AdvisorAdvisory Board Member
Founder & MD- Capital Foods
Ramesh Chandak
AdvisorIC Member
Former MD & CEO of KEC International
Atul Lall
AdvisorAdvisory Board Member
Managing Director – Dixon Technologies
Pravin Shah
AdvisorAdvisory Board Member
Former President and CEO – M&M Ltd (Automotive Division) & Member of Group Executive Committee
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