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Rishi Agarwal
Co-Founder

Rishi Agarwal

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11 years experience
₹640 Cr AUM Managed
micro-cap investing Sector Expertise


As a Chartered Accountant, CFA Charterholder, and Certified Fund Manager, I bring over a decade of experience in investment strategy, financial innovation, and driving transformative growth. My work empowers businesses and institutions to navigate complex financial landscapes while fostering sustainable, long-term value.

As a fund manager, I lead efforts to design and execute high-performing investment strategies, balancing innovation with a disciplined approach to risk and opportunity. I focus on identifying growth-stage ventures, scaling businesses, and capturing opportunities in new and emerging market segments.

Facilitating access to essential funding for micro-businesses through small-ticket debts, enabling their expansion and long-term growth. These efforts focus on strengthening businesses, driving sustainable development, and contributing to India’s progress toward global economic leadership.

Guiding Bhartiya CA firms in developing and expanding their consulting services, positioning them as key contributors to Viksit Bharata. This aligns with the broader goal of fostering diverse and dynamic business growth across ICAI members.

My mission is to blend financial expertise with strategic insight to create thriving businesses, drive economic transformation, and contribute meaningfully to India’s vibrant growth story.

AUM Managed

₹640 Cr

Across all strategies

Fund Managed

1 Funds

Active & Closed

Avg Fund IRR

-

Net IRR since inception

Benchmark Return

33.46%

Across all funds

Industries Focus

1+

Sectors

Professional Background

Career Timeline

Consultant

PwC

2017 - 2019

Assistant Manager

PwC

2019 - 2021

Manager

PwC

2021 - 2024

Founder

VARA CONSULTING

2024 - Present

Non Executive Director

FINAURA

2024 - Present

Co-Founder & Fund Manager

AARTH AIF

2024 - Present

Education

Chartered Accountant

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Chartered Financial Analyst

CFA Institute

Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce

University Of Mumbai — 2015

Secondary School, Accounting & Commerce

The Doon School — 2012

Certifications & Boards

No certifications available.

Funds Managed

Fund Name (1)

Category

Fund Size

XIRR

MOIC

Portfolio companies

Close Date

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