Meet the ChrysCapital team

Soumendra joined ChrysCapital in February 2020 and serves as the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Clarus. He brings over 25 years of experience in Indian public markets. Prior to ChrysCapital, Soumendra held several leadership roles, including CIO of L&T AMC, Head of Equities at Canara Robeco AMC, CIO of Fortuna Capital, and Co-Head of Equities at DSP BlackRock Investment Managers. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore.

Pradumn joined ChrysCapital in August 2014 and transitioned to Clarus in April 2020, where he serves as the Deputy Portfolio Manager. Prior to ChrysCapital, he worked as an Analyst at New Silk Route and was part of the Transactions Advisory Practice team at EY. Pradumn is a Chartered Accountant and a Chartered Financial Analyst. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Mumbai University.

Nitish joined ChrysCapital in October 2023 and serves as a Research Analyst in Clarus. Prior to ChrysCapital, he worked as a Research Analyst at Acuity Knowledge Partners. Nitish is a Chartered Financial Analyst and holds a Master’s degree from Mumbai University.

Rajas joined ChrysCapital in May 2025 and serves as a Research Analyst in Clarus. He has previously worked in the research functions at Marcellus Investment Managers and ARGA Investment Management. Rajas has received an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad and a Bachelors degree in Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.

Shuja joined ChrysCapital in February 2024 to set up and lead the fundraising efforts in India. He has 22+ years of experience in Financial Services sector across Mortgages, Insurance and Wealth Management. Prior to joining ChrysCapital, Shuja spent around 17 years at ASK Wealth Advisors. Having spent the initial years as part of the founding team, setting up and growing the wealth business, his last role was as Managing Partner for Western India. Previously, he has been associated with Allegro Capital Advisors, ICICI Prudential LIC and HDFC Ltd. Shuja received an MMS from Sydenham Institute Of Management, Mumbai and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Mumbai University.

Aditya brings over 17 years of experience, primarily in financial services, with deep expertise in alternative investments, public equities, and wealth distribution. He will lead fundraising efforts across distributors and Private wealth teams for the Clarus Fund. Most recently, Aditya was part of the India Coverage team at Edelweiss Alternatives, where he was responsible for AIF sales across a few key private wealth channels. Prior to that, he worked at Kotak AMC, focusing on pan India PMS distribution and strategy. He began his career in wealth management with Citibank and Kotak Mahindra Bank, advising HNIs on investment solutions. A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) and having cleared the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) examination, Aditya also holds an MBA in Finance and a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Connel has been with ChrysCapital since February 2024 as a member of the Investor Relations team. Prior to that, he spent more than a decade at TresVista, where he trained, hired, and managed large teams focused on investments, portfolio management, and fundraising initiatives. Connel is a CFA charter holder and has received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai

Uditi joined ChrysCapital in February 2023 as a part of the investor relations team, having previously worked with D. E. Shaw & Co. in a similar capacity. She holds an MBA from the Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad, and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai.

Rakesh joined ChrysCapital in September 2025 to lead operations for public market funds. He brings over 13 years of experience across fund operations and structuring, treasury, product control, compliance, and reporting. Prior to joining ChrysCapital, he worked with Alchemy Capital, ICICI Prudential AMC, and Edelweiss, managing Category III AIFs, FPI operations, and regulatory compliance. Rakesh holds an MBA in Financial Markets and a Post Graduate Diploma in Securities Law. Outside of work, he is a professional tabla player and an avid badminton enthusiast.  

Ankur has been with ChrysCapital since August 2020 and is part of the finance and operations function. Prior to ChrysCapital, he worked in finance and compliance team of Actis Capital. Ankur is a Chartered Accountant and has received a Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) degree from Delhi University.

Virti Shah joined Clarus Fund Operations in September 2025, bringing with her a strong background in finance, compliance, and investment management operations. Prior to this, she served as a Manager at HSBC Asset Management India Private Limited, where she gained cross-functional experience across key financial domains. Virti is a Chartered Accountant and holds both a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Mumbai University.

Kunal Shroff is the Managing Partner at ChrysCapital and has been with the firm since 1999.  He manages the organization and plays a critical role across various functions including investments, portfolio management and client relations. Kunal was previously at Chilton Investment Company where he covered technology stocks, and at Goldman Sachs in their principal investment area in New York where he focused on private equity and mezzanine investments. He received a BS in computer science with magna cum laude honours from Cornell University.  Kunal sits on the Board of Edelgive Foundation and is also a Founder of Ashoka University.

Sanjay has been with ChrysCapital since April 2000 and is the firm’s Chief Investment Officer, managing overall investment strategy and portfolio construction. Sanjay received an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore and graduated with a BA in economics from Delhi University.

Sanjiv has been with ChrysCapital since July 2004 and leads the healthcare and consumer sectors. He has 27 years of management experience in the pharmaceuticals industry prior to ChrysCapital, of which the last two decades were with Ranbaxy, one of India’s largest pharmaceutical companies. Sanjiv held several key leadership positions including country head for China, regional director for India and the Middle East and the vice president and head of corporate affairs for Ranbaxy. Sanjiv received an AMP from Harvard Business School, an MBA from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad and is a pharmacy graduate.

Gaurav has been with ChrysCapital since August 2004 and focuses on the client relations function. Previously, he was a part of the M&A group at Lazard Frères and Merrill Lynch. Gaurav received an MBA from INSEAD and a Bachelor’s degree in commerce and economics from the University of Virginia.

Ashley has been with ChrysCapital since March 2000 and oversees target company diligence, regulatory / industry relationships and the middle office for finance, administrative and client relations. Previously, he was with KPMG, in its information technology and U.S. GAAP practices. Ashley was involved in the ADR issues and NYSE / NASDAQ listings of several leading Indian companies. Ashley is a rank-holding Chartered Accountant and received a Bachelor’s degree in commerce from Mumbai University.