Cat II · Managed by Investcorp India Asset Managers
Private equity, private credit and real-estate funds that don't employ leverage except for operating needs. The largest AIF category.
Investcorp is a leading global manager of alternative investments across four asset classes: Private Equity, Real Assets, Credit, and Liquid Strategies. Founded in 1982, the firm began as a pioneer in private equity, acting as a bridge between the Gulf and the rest of the world with a strong service ethos focused on deal-by-deal investments. Over four decades, Investcorp has built long-standing client relationships across generations, offering a diverse and global investment portfolio. With an entrepreneurial spirit and institutional discipline, Investcorp seeks to generate strong performance for investors worldwide.
Gaurav Sharma
Head of India Investment Business
Gaurav Sharma joined Investcorp in 2019 and currently serves as the Head of India Investment Business. He has over 28 years of experience in both the US and India, spanning entrepreneurship, private equity, M&A, corporate finance, and investment banking. Previously, Gaurav co-founded Prime Gourmet Private Limited. Before that, he was the Director of Providence Equity Partners’ India office. He also worked as part of the investment banking teams at Deutsche Bank and Wachovia Capital in New York. Gaurav began his career as the Founder and CEO of Trinayana Auto, a manufacturer of auto components in India. His current and past board positions include roles at NuSummit (NSEIT), Canpac Trends, Global Dental Services, Safari, FreshToHome, Zolo Stays, NephroPlus, ASG Eye Hospitals, Intergrow, UFO Moviez, and MediAssist Healthcare. Gaurav holds a Master of Business Administration from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.
Anshuman Goenka
CFA
Anshuman joined Investcorp in 2019 following the acquisition of IDFC Alternatives, bringing over 26 years of experience in investing, management consulting, and investment banking. Before joining Investcorp, he served as the Head of Private Equity at IIFL Wealth & Asset Managers, where he managed assets totaling $3 billion. Prior to that, he worked in private equity at BanyanTree, Standard Chartered Private Equity, and Baer Capital. He began his career in management consulting with BCG and Andersen Consulting (now Accenture). His current and previous board positions include Canpac, Citykart, Nephroplus, InCred, SK Finance, Miko, Bikaji Foods, and SmartExpress. Anshuman holds a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of Cambridge, where he was a Nehru Scholar, a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Indian School of Business in Hyderabad, and a Bachelor of Arts from St. Stephen’s College in Delhi. He is also a CFA charterholder.
Varun Laul
Varun Laul joined Investcorp in 2020, bringing over 23 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, management consulting, and consumer marketing. Prior to joining Investcorp, he served as a Managing Director at Zodius Capital, focusing on growth-stage investments in technology and technology-enabled sectors. Previously, Varun was a founding member of Providence Equity’s India office in 2007, where he contributed to over $1 billion in investments in the telecom and media sectors. Before that, he worked in investment banking at DSP Merrill Lynch and in sales and marketing at Hindustan Unilever in India. His current and past board positions include roles at NuSummit (NSEIT), Wakefit, XpressBees, Unilog, Hathway Digital, UFO Moviez, OfBusiness, and PepperFry. Varun holds a Master of Business Administration from the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, and a Bachelor’s degree in Technology (Mechanical Engineering) from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.
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Anugrah Aggarwal
Anugrah Aggarwal joined Investcorp in 2019 following the acquisition of IDFC Alternatives, bringing over 17 years of experience in investment management, investment banking, and management consulting. Previously, he worked with Ambit Corporate Finance as part of its investment banking practice. Before pursuing his MBA, Anugrah was a Management Consultant at Deloitte Consulting (in both the US and India) and at BDA Connect Pvt Ltd (now Analysys Mason India), focusing on the telecom and media sectors. Anugrah holds a Master of Business Administration from the Indian School of Business in Hyderabad, where he was included in the Merit List, and a Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.
Pradeep Srinivas
Pradeep Srinivas joined Investcorp in 2020, bringing over 21 years of experience in investment management and technology. Before joining Investcorp, he worked at Kotak Family Office, where he served as the Head of New Economy Investments. Prior to that, Pradeep was with Gaja Capital, an India-focused mid-market private equity firm, and NEA, one of the world’s largest venture capital firms, where he led investments in technology-enabled businesses, consumer products, life sciences, BFSI, education, and services. He also worked at Astarc, a Mumbai-based family office, focusing on investments in manufacturing. Before pursuing his MBA, Pradeep spent over three years in technology, primarily at Microsoft. His current and past board experience includes Zolo Stays, Intergrow Foods, Idfy, GreytHR, MoneyTap, Panacea Medical Technologies, and Educational Initiatives. Pradeep holds a Master of Business Administration from the Indian School of Business in Hyderabad and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Madras.
Prakhar Gupta
Prakhar Gupta joined Investcorp in 2022 from Quadria Capital, where he was part of the direct investments team focusing on healthcare in India. Prior to that, he worked with Avendus Capital in their investment banking team. Prakhar holds an MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur and an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee.
Shreya Minocha
Shreya Minocha joined Investcorp in 2021 from Partners Group, where she was part of the direct investments team focusing on buyouts in India. Prior to that, she worked with Citigroup in their investment banking team. Shreya holds an MSc in Finance from Warwick Business School and an undergraduate degree in Commerce from Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University.
Ayush Jain
Ayush Jain joined Investcorp in 2023 from Gaja Capital, where he was part of the investments team focusing on the financial services, FinTech, and EdTech sectors in India. Ayush holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore, and an undergraduate degree in Commerce from Delhi University.
Aishwarya Shrikhande
MBA, Chartered Accountant
Aishwarya Shrikhande joined Investcorp in 2023 from the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), where she was part of the sector-agnostic Growth Equity team in India. Prior to that, she worked with Avendus Capital in the investment banking team. Additionally, Aishwarya has experience with Morgan Stanley India in the Equity Fund Services team. Aishwarya holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) – Lucknow and is a Chartered Accountant. She also has an undergraduate degree in Commerce from Mumbai University.
Aditya Taparia
Aditya Taparia joined Investcorp in 2020 from Ambit, where he served as an Associate in the M&A team, covering a diverse range of sectors, including consumer, logistics, real estate, and industrials. Aditya holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.
Aryaan Bhatia
Aryaan Bhatia joined Investcorp in 2025 from Avendus Capital. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics & Finance from Ashoka University.
Aum Jain
Aum joined Investcorp in 2026 from Arpwood Capital, where he was an analyst in the investment banking team, covering consumers and infrastructure. Aum holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics & Master’s degree in AI and Data Science from IIT Bombay.
Harshit Jain
Harshit joined Investcorp in 2026 from Avendus Capital, where he was an analyst in the investment banking team, covering enterprise technology and services. Harshit holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from IIT Kanpur.
Shobhit Mahato
Shobhit Mahato joined Investcorp in 2026 from Avendus Capital, where he was an associate in the investment banking team focusing on the Industrials and manufacturing sectors in India. Shobhit holds an undergraduate degree in Commerce from Hindu College, Delhi University.
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