Akshay Dawra

Fuelled by conviction and curiosity, a Fund Manager with 5+ years of experience across private equity, investment banking, and valuations - passionate about deploying capital that catalyzes India’s next wave of formalized and scalable growth stories.

At Steptrade Capital, I lead the end-to-end investment process for a Category II AIF, focusing on late-stage growth capital opportunities with clear visibility toward IPO-led exits. My role blends financial discipline with entrepreneurial instinct; evaluating, structuring, and scaling businesses that benefit from government tailwinds, formalization & consumption trends, and innovation-driven growth. I also support capital raising, risk management, and compliance, ensuring investor alignment at every turn.

Previously, at Ekamya Capital, I was part of the investment committee, where I led the launch of CAT I fund and evaluated 50+ early and growth-stage opportunities across manufacturing, mobility, and D2C ventures. I deployed capital in multiple transactions, co-investing with funds such as Rainmatter, Anicut Capital, and VCAT in select deals while independently driving others from evaluation to closure.

Earlier, with Finvox Analytics, I built my technical foundation in valuations and investment banking, contributing to cross-border mandates and portfolio reviews for global funds like Actis, which honed my analytical rigor and understanding of institutional investing.