Mr Akash Gupta
Co-founder and Fund Manager
Mr. Akash Gupta is the Co-Founder, Managing Director, and Chief Investment Officer of Astratinvest Financial Advisors Pvt. Ltd. He brings extensive expertise in equity markets and quantitative finance, combining deep market knowledge with a forward-looking approach to investment advisory. He holds the prestigious NISM-AIF Fund Manager Certification (Reg. No. NISM202300185256), reflecting his commitment to professional standards and regulatory excellence. Akash began his career in the equity markets in 2016, gaining wideranging exposure across global equities, Indian markets, and emergingasset classes like crypto. A graduate of BITS Pilani with a B.E. (Hons.) degree, he is currently pursuing an MSc. in Financial Engineering from WorldQuant University to further strengthen his quantitative expertise and investment acumen. Before co-founding Astratinvest, Akash founded multiple ventures that highlight his entrepreneurial drive and vision. These include AstratquantLabs Pvt. Ltd., a fintech company focused on quantitative technologies; Astratmutual Pvt. Ltd., an AI-driven platform simplifying mutual fund investments; and Quant Meridian Capital, a holding company built to support long-term financial innovation. In his professional journey, Akash has also held pivotal roles such as Software Developer – Manager Level at Reliance Jio Infocomm Pvt.Ltd., where he led teams working on advanced technology and generative AI projects. His experience at WorldQuant involved financial modeling, global market strategy development, and quantitative research, showcasing his analytical depth and ability to apply scientific methodologies to finance. At Astratinvest, Akash is driven by a vision to transform India’s investment landscape by integrating advanced mathematics, data-driven strategies, and cutting-edge technology. His focus on long-term wealth creation and systematic investing continues to shape the firm’s philosophy and commitment to innovation.
