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Creating Alpha.
Guardian Capital Partners Fund (IN/AIF3/21-22/0918) is a SEBI-registered Category III AIF managed by Guardian Capital Partners LLP, a Mumbai-based public equity long-only fund focused on Indian listed equities. The fund (Opportunities Scheme) is open-ended and invests in 15–30 stocks using bottom-up fundamental research. Performance since inception (January 2020): 237%+ absolute return, ~39.3% annualised return (as of February 2026, before taxes, fees, and expenses). Operational address: Innov8, A Wing, 17th Floor, Parinee Crescenzo, BKC, Mumbai 400051. SEBI-registered contact address: 9, Sita Niwas, Plot 150, 14th Road, Near Ambedkar Garden, Chembur East, Mumbai 400071.
Guardian Capital Partners applies deep private-equity-style research to public equity — validating promoter reputation, talking to competitors, customers, suppliers, previous investors, and using sector experts. The investment objective is 20% annual return over any 3–5 year rolling period while limiting risk, targeting top-quartile risk-adjusted returns measured by Sharpe Ratio. The strategy: buy 'good' companies ONLY if they are cheap — staying in cash when they are not. Investment styles used: GARP (Growth at Reasonable Price), Cyclicals at their lows, Contrarian investing, Cheapness relative to own history or sectoral valuation. Portfolio: 15–30 stocks, ~30% Small Caps, max 10% per stock (max 5% for Small Caps).
Manav Saraf
Co-CIO
Manav Saraf has 24 years of investment experience focused on India. He was the first hire for Lone Star Funds' Asia ex-Japan build-out, where he led the Indian business as Managing Director — setting up an NBFC and working on corporate turnarounds. He also helped set up Hudson Advisors in Asia, underwriting all regional transactions. Prior to Lone Star, he was at Citadel Investment Group and Mount Kellett Capital. Started career at Indocean Chase Capital in 1999. MBA from London Business School; CFA charterholder.
Kabir Kewalramani
Co-CIO; SEBI Contact Person
Kabir Kewalramani has 27 years of investment experience focused on India. Managing Director at Berggruen Holdings since 2005 — the first hire in India — with responsibility for investments across multiple sectors. Prior to Berggruen, was CEO of RDC Concrete India Ltd, leading a successful turnaround before orchestrating its sale to True North (India PE). Started career at Indocean Chase Capital in 1996. Masters from Sydenham College, Mumbai. Both CIOs have invested a substantial portion of their net worth in the Fund.
Pratik Chheda
Investment Analyst
8 years of equity research experience. Previously equity research associate at IIFL Securities (NBFCs), Ambit Capital, and CRISIL. CA; BCom from HR College; CFA Level II cleared.
Heet Vora
Investment Analyst
5 years of equity research experience. Previously at JM Financial (Metals & Mining, Textiles, Aviation, Exchanges) and Prabhudas Lilladher (FMCG, Retail). CA; BCom from KC College; CFA Level I cleared.
Vicky Waghwani
Investment Associate
5 years of total experience, 3 years in equity research. Previously at JM Financial (Building Materials, Consumer Durables, Ports) and Yes Securities (Building Materials, Agrochemicals). CA; BCom from Hislop College.
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Shweta Goswami
SVP, Sales & Business Development
15+ years in wealth and asset management. Previously at ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank (wealth management RM), IIFL Asset Management, and White Oak Capital (fund raising). MBA from IMS Indore.
Shrenik Shah
VP, Operations
17 years of fund accounting and operations experience. Previously at New Vernon Capital for 12 years (operations for their USD 600M public equity fund) and GlobeOp (third-party fund accounting). Masters in Management from Rizvi Institute; BCom from Mithibai College.
Dhavan Shah
Assistant Manager, Operations
6 years of operations experience. Previously at Morgan Stanley (derivatives operations associate) and Nomura and State Street Syntel Services (middle office operations analyst). MBA from ITM University; BA from LS Raheja College.