Rockstud Capital’s team brings experience across investment management, engineering-led businesses, and regulated capital markets. Our team consists of experienced individuals who bring their expertise in listed equities and startup investments in India.
Rockstud Capital’s team brings experience across investment management, regulated fund operations, early-stage investing, and portfolio oversight.
Founder & Managing Partner
Founder & Managing Partner
Abhishek Agarwal is the Founder and Managing Partner of Rockstud Capital, with over 17 years of experience across venture capital, private equity, and public markets. He anchors the firm’s investment direction and long-term strategy, drawing on a career spanning equity research, investment management, and institutional advisory roles.
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Atharva Shah is a Senior Associate at Rockstud Capital with over 6 years of experience across finance and investment roles. His background spans venture capital, investment banking, and operating environments, with a strong grounding in company evaluation, transaction processes, and early-stage business dynamics. He holds a Master’s degree in Finance.
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Drishti Sodha is a Senior Associate at Rockstud Capital, where she leads portfolio relationships and serves as the primary interface between the fund and its investments. She focuses on translating priorities and insights across founders and internal stakeholders, supporting companies through key phases of growth. Drishti holds a postgraduate degree in commerce and management and has completed the CFA program.
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Tejaswini Gupta is an Senior Associate at Rockstud Capital, supporting investment sourcing and evaluation while engaging closely with the startup ecosystem. She brings experience across early-stage investing and operating environments, with a focus on understanding founder journeys and market dynamics. Tejaswini holds a Master’s degree in International Business.
Legal & Compliance Officer
Legal & Compliance Officer
Meha Bhanot oversees legal and compliance functions at Rockstud Capital, supporting fund operations, investment documentation, and regulatory processes. She brings experience across securities law and financial regulations, and has previously worked with market institutions and financial services firms. Meha holds a postgraduate qualification in securities and investment laws.
FO - Head of Accounts
FO - Head of Accounts
Rajesh Padyar leads accounts and financial reporting at Rockstud Capital. He brings over 17 years of experience in finance and accounting, with deep expertise in fund operations, regulatory reporting, and internal controls, ensuring strong financial governance across the firm.
Manager – Fund Accounting
Manager – Fund Accounting
Vijay Kumawat manages fund accounting and taxation at Rockstud Capital. He brings over 5 years of experience in audit, taxation, and fund operations, supporting financial reporting and fund-level processes across the firm’s investment vehicles. He is a Chartered Accountant.
Independent Director, Josts Engineering
Independent Director, Josts Engineering
50+ years’ experience across public markets, private investing & governance | Independent Director & Startup Investor.
CEO Josts Engineering EPC
CEO Josts Engineering EPC
20+ years of leadership in advanced engineering & manufacturing | MD & CEO, Jost’s Engineering | B.E. Mechanical Engineering.