Mr Alok Agarwal Fund Manager
With over two decades of industry experience, Alok brings extensive expertise in finance and capital markets, particularly in equity analysis and portfolio management. His prior roles include serving at PGIM India AMC, where he was responsible for managing their flagship fund and leading the Offshore Equity Desk. Alok's professional journey also encompasses engagements with Deutsche Asset Management, KR Choksey Shares & Securities, E-nxt Financials Ltd, and Pinnacle Academy. He holds an M.Com and MS (Finance) degrees, alongside professional qualifications including CA, CFA, and CMT.
Mr Deven Ved Co Fund Manager
With more than 17 years of comprehensive experience, Deven possesses a strong background in financial programming and modeling, program management, shareholder reporting, and consulting. In his prior capacity at HDFC Ergo General Insurance, he led the successful implementation of an automated underwriting rule engine, which facilitated immediate policy issuance. Deven's professional journey encompasses engagements with prominent financial entities such as Bharti AXA, Tata AIA Life, and Deloitte Consulting. His analytical acumen is further complemented by a Post Graduate Diploma in Actuarial Science and a Bachelor of Science in Statistics from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai.
Ms Himani Shah Co-Fund Manager
With over two decades of experience, Himani has held positions at prominent financial firms, including Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, Anand Rathi, and SBI Capital Securities. She is a highly experienced equity professional specializing in institutional equity research and sales. Her coverage has primarily focused on the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector, where she has engaged extensively with both domestic and Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs). Her expertise includes in-depth analysis of companies from a long-term equity investment standpoint. Himani is a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and a CFA Charterholder from the CFA Institute, USA.
Mr. Hiren Ved Co-Founder & CIO
Mr. Hiren Ved, a seasoned professional with over three decades of experience in the Indian equity landscape, functions as the Whole-Time Director and Chief Investment Officer at Alchemy Capital Management. In this capacity, he spearheads the firm's asset management operations. His investment approach is characterized by a robust, long-term philosophy underpinned by comprehensive fundamental analysis, a methodology honed over his extensive career. Mr. Ved is recognized for his profound understanding of various sectors, his meticulous bottom-up research capabilities, and his aptitude for identifying promising investment opportunities. As of June 30, 2023, he oversees and provides advisory services for assets exceeding USD 931 million, encompassing both domestic Portfolio Management Services (PMS) and international institutional mandates managed by Alchemy Capital. Academically, Mr. Ved holds a graduate degree in Accounting from Mumbai University and a postgraduate qualification in Management & Cost Accounting from The Institute of Cost Accountants of India.
Ms Mythili Balakrishnan Co Fund Manager
Mythili brings over 19 years of extensive experience in the financial services sector, with a core focus on equity research and investment management. Her professional journey includes a tenure at New Mark Capital, where she served as a mid-cap analyst. Earlier in her career, she held comparable positions at Motilal Oswal AMC, Avendus PE, and JP Morgan. Academically, she possesses a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications from Delhi College of Engineering and a diploma in management from IIM Ahmedabad. She is also a CFA charterholder.
