Institutionalising excellence at scale

Kapil Ramamurthy
Senior Managing Director – New Business Development, Spark Capital

With over 25 years of experience in banking and financial services, Kapil is one of Spark Capital's longest-serving leaders and a key pillar of the firm's growth since its early years.

Career Highlights

• Spark Capital – Over Two Decades: Associated with the firm since 2002, Kapil has been instrumental in its strategic direction and in building the SpECS Funds Management business, consistently delivering structured solutions and lasting client relationships.
• Standard Chartered Bank: Served as Manager – Trade Products, developing deep expertise in international trade finance and banking operations.
• HDFC Bank: Began his career as Manager – Corporate Bank, building a strong foundation in corporate lending and relationship management.
• Education: MBA in Finance from Bharathidasan Institute of Management (BIM), Trichy; BSc in Statistics from Loyola College, Chennai.

Saurabh Agrawal 
Partner & CIO – Alternate Asset Management

With over 16 years of experience across structured credit, private debt, and infrastructure financing, Saurabh brings deep expertise in building credit platforms and delivering capital solutions for emerging corporates.
 

Career Highlights

• Northern Arc Capital & Northern Arc Investments (2018–2025): Played a pivotal role in establishing Northern Arc as one of India's leading credit providers to SMEs through innovative deal structuring and credit solutions across the platform.
• Yes Bank: Spent over six years specialising in infrastructure banking and energy sector financing, with responsibilities spanning project appraisal, deal structuring, portfolio monitoring, and business development.