SEBI-Registered Category I Alternative Investment Fund

Rajesh Singla is one of the Fund Managers of VentureX, bringing over 7 years of specialized experience in finance and capital markets with a strong focus on early to growth-stage SME investments. He drives investment strategy, portfolio management, and long-term value creation across key sectors including consumer discretionary, technology, chemicals, and manufacturing. His certifications across NISM modules in Alternative Investment Funds (Category I, II & III) - AIF Managers highlight his commitment to compliance and governance of the highest standards.

Rajesh has led and structured equity fundraises across Pre-Seed to Series A stages, successfully channeling capital from domestic and international investors into high-growth ventures. Over the years, he has facilitated ₹50 Cr+ in primary capital raised and enabled ₹500 Cr+ worth of secondary transactions in marquee Pre-IPO, SME and unicorns, underscoring his strong network with HNIs, family offices, and institutional investors.

In addition to his finance expertise, Rajesh holds Bachelor in Technology & leverages over a decade of leadership experience at global technology companies like Accenture, Amazon, Snapdeal etc., combining technical acumen with strategic insight to identify and back transformative businesses.

Ishima Singla, CFA Level 1 and MBA (Finance & Accounting), is a finance professional with 14+ years of expertise in private equity valuation, investment due diligence, and financial analysis. As Chief Investment Officer at VentureX, she leads the financial analyst team, evaluating SMEs and identifying hidden opportunities in the private markets. She has conducted due diligence on over 2,500 SMEs/Mainboard companies and actively mentored entrepreneurs at leading institutions including IIT Kanpur, IIT Delhi, IIM Lucknow, and GIMs, sharing insights on fundraising and scaling businesses.

Earlier, Ishima spent a decade at Ernst & Young, advancing to Associate Manager, where she specialized in business valuation, purchase price allocation, and financial statement analysis across global mandates. With international exposure, strong analytical depth, and leadership in unlisted markets, Ishima combines technical expertise with strategic vision to deliver consistent value creation.

Maneesh Nath is a seasoned fund and portfolio manager with 20+ years of expertise in equity research, portfolio management, and value investing. As Portfolio Manager at VentureX, he oversees company and stock analysis, evaluating SMEs and uncovering high-potential opportunities in private markets.

Recognized globally as the #1 fund manager in his category on Preqin, he has consistently delivered superior, risk-adjusted returns. His career includes founding Century Capital Partners and senior roles at Markit Group and Capital One, combining global market insight with disciplined investment judgment.

At Arcstone Capital, Maneesh managed the Passage to India Opportunity Fund (PTIOF), a globally top-ranked small-cap & micro cap hedge fund. Under his leadership, PTIOF delivered 53% annualized returns vs. 13% for the benchmark, outperforming the USD-adjusted BSE India Small Cap Index by 480%+ from 2012–2017. His notable value picks, including Jyoti Resins and Astral, generated 50x–100x returns, cementing his reputation for identifying transformative opportunities.

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