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About Us

About SAFAL DIGIFIN
About Us

Safal Digifin LLP.

Managing the SAFAL DIGIFIN Growth Fund a Category III AIF. We specialize in value-driven investments across Pre-IPOs, Unlisted Shares, SME/Mainboard IPOs, and structured derivative strategies. With decades of experience in equity markets and alternative assets, we offer our investors a strategic gateway to superior, risk-adjusted returns through an actively managed, multi-asset portfolio.

Our Mission

Mission

To deliver superior long-term returns by uncovering high-growth opportunities in unlisted and Pre-IPO companies, IPO markets, and structured derivatives, while upholding integrity, innovation, and investor-centric governance.

Our Vision

Vision

To be India’s most trusted AIF platform for strategic, growth-focused investments across emerging asset classes.

Partners

Investment Committee

  • Arun Jain

    Arun is an accomplished banker and Chartered Accountant, with 25 years of experience working for S B Bilimoria and ICICI Bank

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  • CA Prakashchandra Parakh

    With over 35 years of robust experience as a practicing Chartered Accountant, CA Prakashchandra Parakh has carved a niche in the domains of Income Tax Litigation, Audit, Direct and Indirect Taxation, and Arbitration. Since commencing practice in 1987, he has consistently demonstrated deep expertise in navigating complex tax frameworks, representing clients before tax authorities and tribunals, and delivering strategic advisory across a broad spectrum of industries.

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Fund Manager

  • Rishabh Gupta

    Finance professional with comprehensive experience across venture capital, alternative investment funds (AIFs), and banking, having worked with Krystal Venture Studio, Ashu Gupta & Associates, and ICICI Bank.

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Organizational Structure

Trustee Custodian Fund Accountant RTA

Our Lawyer

Our Banker

Bhalesh Mehta

Mr. Pavankumar Satyanarayan Agrawal

Partner

A seasoned entrepreneur and investor with a robust financial background, Pavan Agrawal specializes in scaling and managing businesses across diverse financial domains. With over 25 years of experience in stock market investing, portfolio management, real estate investments, and hedging strategies, he has successfully built and operated a thriving broking house, consistently delivering strong returns. His expertise extends to startups, alternative investments, and wealth creation strategies. A strategic thinker with a keen eye for opportunities, Pavan is actively engaged in multiple businesses, leveraging his deep market insights to drive sustainable growth and value creation.

Bhalesh Mehta

Mr. Aatish Pawan Agrawal

Partner

An accomplished finance professional, Aatish Agrawal holds an MBA in Marketing and Finance from a premier institute. With a strong foundation in corporate management, he transitioned into the investment landscape, focusing on unlisted shares, SME IPOs, and startup investing. Passionate about identifying high-growth potential startups, he actively connects promising ventures with investors, facilitating strategic fundraising and scaling opportunities. His deep market insights and dynamic approach make him a key player in the alternative investment ecosystem.

Bhalesh Mehta

Mr. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal

Partner

Seasoned Banker with 22+ years of corporate finance and banking experience with ICICI Bank India & UK, and Axis Bank- India. He also worked with Brahmaputra Infrastructure and has seen the sector closely. He is passionate about the environment and believes in sustainable solutions. He is a member of the Indo-European Business Forum and also associated with companies in Health tech, Renewables & technology start ups. During last 6 years in Digifin he has raised more than 500 million USD from funds and Institutions and has been instrumental in 3 IPO placements worth 30 million USD.

Bhalesh Mehta

Mr. Vijay Goel

Partner

Founder Member & Chairman of India European Business Forum & exchairperson of the London Chambers of Commerce, Asian Business Association and of the UK unit of ASSOCHAM. Advisor to several business groups and Executive Board Member of ‘The Asian Guild’, UK; Senior partner for the London office of Singhania & Co; Charter Member & Former Board Member of ‘T I E’ (The Indus Entrepreneur), UK; Economic Consultant to Malta Enterprise; and the Board member of NRI Foundation in UK. He is well connected with many family offices/HNI/Funds in India, UK, UAE Singapore and USA and have helped in closing deals with Digifin.

Bhalesh Mehta

Arun Jain

  • Arun is an accomplished banker and Chartered Accountant, with 25 years of experience working for S B Bilimoria and ICICI Bank

  • He has held prime positions in product management, sales, and business development

  • His extensive experience in the SME Sector and his wealth of knowledge allows him to navigate and support the SME landscape with ease

Bhalesh Mehta

CA Prakashchandra Parakh

Fellow Chartered Accountant | Tax Litigator | Audit & Arbitration Expert

With over 35 years of robust experience as a practicing Chartered Accountant, CA Prakashchandra Parakh has carved a niche in the domains of Income Tax Litigation, Audit, Direct and Indirect Taxation, and Arbitration. Since commencing practice in 1987, he has consistently demonstrated deep expertise in navigating complex tax frameworks, representing clients before tax authorities and tribunals, and delivering strategic advisory across a broad spectrum of industries.

His reputation as a respected tax litigator and audit professional is built on decades of successful representations, in-depth technical knowledge, and a commitment to integrity and client success.

Bhalesh Mehta

Rishabh Gupta

Fund Manager

Finance professional with comprehensive experience across venture capital, alternative investment funds (AIFs), and banking, having worked with Krystal Venture Studio, Ashu Gupta & Associates, and ICICI Bank.

Developed a post-Investment Committee (IC) risk assessment framework to evaluate financial and operational risks before signing term sheets, and led due diligence for potential investments covering legal, regulatory, and financial aspects. Provided strategic advisory to Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) on tax implications, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation, while conducting PPM audits and facilitating valuation of units for Category II & III AIFs. Additionally, managed financial analysis and CMA data preparation, built and maintained relationships with high-value clients, identified new business opportunities, and handled client escalations and operational queries to ensure business continuity and growth.