Equirus on June 20 announced the appointment of Sahil Shah as the new Fund Manager of Equirus Long Horizon Fund (ELHF) and Chief Investment Officer (CIO).
Prior to joining Equirus, Shah served as a fund manager at Edelweiss Small Cap Fund, overseeing assets under management (AUM) of Rs 3,300 crores.
Also, Shah co-managed the Midcap and Multicap funds at Edelweiss. Shah’s stellar and consistent track record in managing mutual funds and PMS, particularly in the small and mid-cap markets, combined with his analytical acumen, positions him as a key asset to Equirus.
Mr. Shah is a CFA (ICFAI) holder, and his extensive background includes roles both on the sell-side as an analyst and on the buy-side managing mutual funds and PMS, further enriching his comprehensive view of the market.
“We are thrilled to welcome Sahil Shah to the Equirus family. His extensive experience and outstanding track record in fund management are invaluable as we continue to strengthen our asset management business,” said Ajay Garg, Founder & Managing Director of Equirus.
“Sahil’s expertise and strategic vision will play a crucial role in driving the performance of our funds and delivering exceptional value to our investors.”
In his role as CIO, Sahil Shah will be responsible for managing the Asset Management business and leading the Equirus Long Horizon Fund. He will also provide strategic leadership to other Equity funds, encompassing investment, research, and management, working closely with other fund managers.
“I am honored to join Equirus and excited about the opportunity to lead the asset management team,” said Sahil Shah. “I look forward to leveraging my experience to enhance fund performance and contribute to the continued success of Equirus’s investment offerings.”
Shah’s appointment marks a significant milestone in Equirus ongoing commitment to delivering top-tier financial services and investment solutions to their clients.
Equirus Group provides full-service Investment Banking services for corporate clients and offers services covering equity capital markets, debt capital markets, structured finance, PE, M&A, insurance broking, and wealth products. It also offers portfolio management services and research along with institutional equities.
Equirus has done more than 180 transactions across M&A, PE, IPOs, QIPs, Rights Issues, and Structure Finance raising. $6 billion in the process. Over the last 14 years, Equirus has built impeccable credentials across domains and has created a niche for itself in its ability to structure and deliver transactions in-line with the client’s requirements.