Spark Venture Trust

Managed by Spark Capital

IN/AIF1/22-23/1212Cat I

SEBI-encouraged funds — venture capital, SME, social-impact and infrastructure. Close-ended, generally unleveraged.

Overview

About

From its beginnings as a mid-market investment bank headquartered in Chennai, Spark Capital has evolved into a diversified, pan-India integrated financial services firm with capabilities across Private Wealth Management, Investment Banking, and Asset Management. Rooted in the values of knowledge, integrity, partnership, and trust, the firm focuses on delivering sophisticated simplicity in financial services and enabling enduring value for clients.

Investment Philosophy

The firm follows an investment philosophy anchored in intellectual rigour, fundamental research, long-term orientation, risk-adjusted returns, and diversification. It prioritises capital preservation alongside return generation, focuses on bottom-up business analysis, and constructs portfolios across asset classes and strategies to minimise concentration risk and enhance long-term wealth compounding.

Team— 8

Arpita Vinay

Senior Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer

Leads the firm’s strategic direction and overall growth across business verticals. Focused on building a client-centric, high-performance culture anchored in integrity and long-term value creation.

S. Ganashyam

Senior Managing Director

Provides senior leadership across core business lines with deep experience in financial services. Plays a key role in driving institutional relationships and strategic expansion.

Animesh Raizada

Managing Director & Chief Operating Officer

Oversees operations, governance, and execution across the firm’s platforms. Ensures scalable processes, risk controls, and operational efficiency to support sustained growth.

Amit Rathi

Managing Director - Private Clients

Leads private client relationships with a focus on customised wealth strategies. Works closely with HNIs and families to align investments with long-term financial goals.

Dennis Varghese

Managing Director – International Business

Heads international business initiatives and cross-border client engagement. Drives global expansion and overseas investor partnerships.

Kishore Rijhwani

Managing Director - Private Clients

Advises private clients on comprehensive wealth management solutions. Focuses on portfolio construction, risk management, and long-term capital growth.

Registration

SEBI Registration

SEBI-registered

Reg. NumberIN/AIF1/22-23/1212

VintageFeb 2023 · 3 yrs old

Valid ToPerpetual

Contact PersonRajesh Parikh

AddressNo. 1, 3rd Floor, First Crescent Park Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600020

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