Arihant Bardia, the Founder and Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Valtrust Capital, brings over 17 years of extensive investment experience to the firm. Prior to establishing Valtrust Capital, he served as a Principal at Asiabridge since 2010, where he played a pivotal role in sourcing and evaluating deals spanning financials, healthcare, consumer, and infrastructure sectors. Under his stewardship, he successfully managed a portfolio of 8 investments, achieving a portfolio Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of c. 22%.  

Before his tenure at Asiabridge, he worked with EY in their Transaction Advisory practice, where he collaborated with Private Equity funds and corporates to assess investment opportunities and conduct comprehensive due diligence across diverse sectors. Prior to EY, Arihant honed his skills at PwC in Assurance and Business Advisory for over two years. 

Arihant is an alumnus of Loyola College, Chennai, holding a Bachelor of Commerce degree, and is also a Chartered Accountant. His leadership ensures that Valtrust Capital remains at the forefront of the industry, consistently delivering value to clients and stakeholders.