Cat II · Managed by Samarsh Capital
Private equity, private credit and real-estate funds that don't employ leverage except for operating needs. The largest AIF category.
Samarsh Capital is a Category II Alternative Investment Fund managed by Samarsh Capital Advisors Private Limited, a Bengaluru-based investment firm focused on private market opportunities and structured capital solutions. The platform is positioned as a boutique investment manager targeting growth-stage companies and special situations where flexible capital can drive value creation. Samarsh Capital deploys capital across equity, quasi-equity, and structured debt instruments, tailoring investment structures to suit business requirements. The firm emphasizes a hands-on approach, working closely with promoters and management teams to support strategic growth, operational improvement, and capital structuring. Operating from Bengaluru’s central business district, the platform reflects a relationship-driven investment model aimed at sourcing proprietary opportunities and generating risk-adjusted returns through disciplined underwriting and active portfolio engagement.
Sandeep Shenoy
Founder and Managing Partner
Sandeep comes with deep sectoral expertise having tracked the SME segment over a period of 25 years. He has built a strong reputation as an astute stock picker having identified multiple opportunities at a nascent stage and nurtured them to become multi-baggers.
Shreyas Ravikumar
Director
Shreyas brings a decade of deal-making experience in investment banking, with strong skills in fundamental analysis and valuation. His expertise lies in identifying high-potential opportunities and crafting solutions that drive long-term growth.
Adishwar Golchha
Analyst
Adishwar brings experience across IB and operational VC, having worked on a range of transactions supporting early to mid-stage companies. He has been involved in evaluating investment opportunities, executing fundraises, and advising on strategic and operational initiatives.
Diptish Ramteke
Senior Analyst
Diptish has a strong foundation in finance and engineering, with over a year of experience working in Private Equity Practice at McKinsey. He offers a nuanced understanding of macroeconomic trends and the key growth drivers shaping private markets.
Mohandas Pai
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A Padma Shri recipient and prominent voice in investing and corporate governance, Mr Pai brings a strong sense of corporate governance and fund management experience. He has been involved in setting up and administration of several funds and he has been a advisor to boards of several funds and family offices.
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K Ullas Kamath
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Mr. Kamath is a leading expert on Indian consumer markets having previously been the Joint Managing Director at Jyothy Labs Ltd (JLL), a leading FMCG company in India. He brings a strong suite of operational management experience to the table.
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