TEAM
MANISH GUPTA
Manish has 17 years of buy side experience with Japanese financial institutions like Tokyo Star Bank and Aizawa Securities Group. In the money management journey between 2007 and 2023, he has experienced and delivered promising results in multi assets ranging from index derivatives, listed scripts, private equity, mezzanine, and buyout investments. He came to Japan in 2002 and completed his MBA from Nagoya University of Commerce and Business with a scholarship from Japanese government.
FUJII TADASHI
Tadashi has more than 30 years of experience ranging from investment banking, trading, portfolio management with Japanese financial institutions like Maruman Securities (now Tokai Tokyo Securities Co., Ltd.), MUFJ investment banking, Tokyo star bank. His career started with fixed income products like convertible bonds, foreign bonds, structured products giving him the best base to analyze the target company’s fundamentals. He is a certified CIIA, CMA and AFP, who graduated from MEIJO university.
GURJINDER S. SAGGU
A graduate of Delhi University with a Master’s in Japanese from the same institution, Gurjinder S. Saggu also studied at Hosei University in Japan with the scholarship from Japanese government. He has extensive experience in translation, interpretation, and market research, having worked with NHK, Tokyo Immigration Bureau, and other prominent organizations. He is highly knowledgeable about the India-Japan business landscape and has supported various companies to grow in India-Japan corridor. Gurjinder leads the business area for language and communication support along with supports for strategic growth for invested companies.
Dr. S. Ravi
Dr. S. Ravi is the founder of Ravi Rajan Co., LLP and a certified Chartered Accountant (FCA) with 30+ years of expertise in corporate finance, restructuring, M&A, and regulatory affairs. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance & Commerce, and is certified in DISA, insolvency resolution (IRP), and fraud examination (CFE, USA). He chairs the boards of Tourism Finance Corporation of India Ltd, Spacenet Enterprises India Ltd, and 360 One Asset Management Ltd. He also serves as Director on the boards of Aditya Birla ARC, Aditya Birla Health Insurance, Aditya Birla Money, Usha Martin, Granules India, PCBL Chemical Ltd, and Xander India Advisors, actively contributing to audit, risk, finance, and governance committees. Former Chairman of BSE Ltd, Dr. Ravi has held board positions at 45+ institutions including ONGC, BHEL, HAL, LIC Housing Finance, and key public sector banks. He led the turnaround of Punjab & Sind Bank and has served on SEBI’s Takeover Panel and Mutual Fund Advisory Committee. He has been recently appointed as a Special Invitee to the Strategy, Perspective Planning Monitoring Committee of ICAI.
Nobuyuki Isagawa
Nobuyuki is a professor at the Graduate School of Management, Kyoto University. He specializes in corporate finance, valuation, and ESG/sustainable finance, combining academic research with practical application in capital policy, corporate governance, and value creation. He previously worked in the financial securities industry and served as Professor at Kobe University before assuming his current position. He also serves as an Examination Committee Member of the Securities Analysts Association of Japan and holds multiple board positions, including Director at Funai Soken Holdings and Outside Director at Inbound Tech Inc. He has served as a member of independent committees for listed companies and as President of the Japan Finance Association, contributing extensively to governance, valuation, and corporate finance practices in Japan.
Fiducrest Team
Praharshith Ganji
A professional with experience across strategy, finance, and data science. He holds a Master’s degree from Purdue University and has completed executive programs at IIM Lucknow and Harvard Business School. As a Partner at Fiducrest Advisors IFSC LLP, he leads investment strategy, fundraising, deal sourcing, portfolio management, and regulatory compliance. He previously drove AI-based predictive analytics and digital transformation, combining technology and investment strategy to create long-term value.
Vivek Kumar Tapadia
A Chartered Accountant (CA, CPA Australia) with 13+ years of experience in financial advisory, audit, strategy consulting, and fund management. At Fiducrest Advisors IFSC LLP, he oversees investment strategy, fund governance, and investor relations. He also serves as a Partner at V K CORP & CO LLP, advising on audit, financial reporting, and internal controls, and has acted as a director supporting M&A and financial restructuring. He is well-versed in GAAP, IFRS, and corporate strategy.
Abhishek Ravi
A Chartered Accountant and investment professional with expertise in AIFs, audit, taxation, and fund structuring. A graduate of Brunel University London and a member of ICAI. As a Partner at Fiducrest Advisors IFSC LLP, he handles investment strategy, deal evaluation, investor relations, and fund governance. He is also a Partner at Ravi Rajan & Co. LLP, advising AIFs and family offices on audit and tax matters. His strengths include fund formation, regulatory compliance, and cross-border taxation.