SBICAP Ventures Limited
Irfan A. Kazi has extensive experience in investment management and finance, serving as Chief Investment Officer for SBICAP VENTURES LIMITED from 2018 to January 2024, where Kazi led India's largest social impact fund, SWAMIH Investment Fund I, valued at approximately USD 1.9 billion. Prior roles include Principal at L&T Infra Investment Partners Advisory Pvt. Ltd., where Kazi managed a domestic infrastructure Private Equity fund, and Vice President of Real Estate Investments at AIG Global Investment Group, overseeing significant real estate investments. Kazi's career also features positions at Everstone, ICICI Venture, J P Morgan, and Rana Investment Company, contributing to expertise in real estate, private equity, and alternative asset investments. Educational credentials include a Master's in Management Studies from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies and a Chartered Financial Analyst designation from the CFA Institute. Kazi has also served as a Visiting Lecturer at the Stalla Becker Conviser Training Institute, enriching academic experiences with professional insights.
SBICAP Ventures Limited
Progressing towards India’s self-reliant ambitions and keeping nation-building at the core of all business decisions, SBICAP Ventures Limited (SVL) is India’s fastest growing asset manager. Handling alternate investment funds, SVL is State Bank of India’s asset management arm which was set up in 2005. The firm is a wholly owned subsidiary of State Bank of India. With a successful track record of pan-India investments in stressed residential real estate and MSME sector, including catalysing climate solutions, SVL harnesses collaborative strength from both domestic and foreign investors. Some of its marquee investors include the Government of India, LIC, major global investment funds and institutions such as the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Organisation (FCDO) of the UK Government, European Investment Bank (EIB) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).