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Stonebridge Advisors LLP
The Fund is managed by a team of experienced professionals with deep expertise in equity markets, fund management, compliance, and corporate governance.
Designated Partner & Chief Investment Strategist
Mr. Ajay Seladia is a Designated Partner at Stonebridge Advisors LLP, Sponsor and Investment Manager to Anchor Rock Investment, operating under the regulatory framework of the Securities and Exchange Board of India pursuant to the SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012.
He has been actively engaged in the Indian equity markets since 2005, bringing over two decades of market participation across varied economic and valuation cycles. His investment orientation is grounded in bottom-up fundamental analysis, disciplined capital allocation principles, and structured evaluation of scalable business models with long-term growth visibility.
Within the Investment Manager, he contributes to proprietary idea generation, company-level due diligence, sectoral opportunity assessment, and structured internal investment evaluation processes. His approach emphasizes governance standards, management quality, competitive positioning, and sustainability of earnings.
Since 2016, his association with IIFL Securities Limited has further strengthened his understanding of market infrastructure, trading mechanisms, and regulatory frameworks within the capital markets ecosystem.
During his market participation, Mr. Seladia has identified investment opportunities in companies such as:
The above references are illustrative of investment evaluation experience and do not constitute performance representation, return assurance, or investment advice.
He provides strategic direction to the investment function and plays a central role in maintaining analytical rigor and institutional investment discipline within the Fund's framework.
Partner & Investment Strategy Associate
Mr. Vandit Seladia is a Partner at Stonebridge Advisors LLP, Sponsor and Investment Manager to Anchor Rock Investment Fund – I, operating under the regulatory framework of the Securities and Exchange Board of India pursuant to the SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012.
He holds a Master of Business Administration (Finance) and has successfully completed the NISM-Series-XIX-C: Alternative Investment Fund Managers Certification, reflecting structured knowledge of AIF regulations, governance standards, fund structures, risk management, and compliance obligations.
Within the Investment Manager, he contributes to the research and analytical framework of the Fund, supporting sectoral tracking, company-level fundamental evaluation, and structured investment documentation. His role integrates continuous market monitoring with disciplined analytical review processes.
He brings exposure to capital market operations through academic training and internship experience with IIFL Securities Limited, strengthening his understanding of investor behavior and market dynamics.
His focus lies in aligning research outputs with regulatory expectations, structured evaluation standards, and governance-oriented investment processes, supporting the institutional integrity of the Fund's investment function.
Fund manager
CA Bhavesh Pokiya serves as Fund Manager at Stonebridge Advisors LLP, Sponsor and Investment Manager to Anchor Rock Investment Fund – I, operating under the regulatory framework of the Securities and Exchange Board of India pursuant to the SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012.
A qualified Chartered Accountant and member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), he combines financial discipline with structured investment analysis. He holds the NISM-Series-XIX-C: Alternative Investment Fund Managers Certification, meeting the regulatory eligibility criteria for managing AIF investment functions.
With over seven years of sustained engagement in securities market research, he brings expertise in fundamental analysis, financial statement evaluation, valuation frameworks, and governance-oriented due diligence. His approach integrates accounting rigor with capital allocation discipline, focusing on risk-aware investment evaluation.
He brings extensive experience from leading a professional practice in taxation, audit, and regulatory advisory, giving him deep familiarity with financial reporting standards, compliance structures, and SEBI-related matters.
Within the Fund, he oversees research integration, financial analysis, regulatory alignment, and structured investment decision support, reinforcing institutional investment standards and governance-oriented capital deployment.
Compliance Officer
Mr. Parth Godhani serves as the Compliance Officer of Stonebridge Advisors LLP, Sponsor and Investment Manager to Anchor Rock Investment Fund – I, operating under the regulatory framework of the Securities and Exchange Board of India pursuant to the SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012.
He is a Qualified Company Secretary and member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and holds the NISM-Series-III-C: Securities Intermediaries Compliance (Fund) Certification, meeting the certification requirements applicable to securities market intermediaries.
He brings advanced expertise in corporate governance architecture, statutory and regulatory compliance frameworks, and oversight of documentation and reporting requirements under the Companies Act, LLP regulations, and SEBI regulatory regimes.
His professional experience encompasses supervision of complex annual and event-driven compliance mandates, capital issuance and securities-related processes, restructuring transactions, and structured regulatory reporting within controlled governance environments.
As Compliance Officer, he is responsible for overseeing adherence to the SEBI (AIF) Regulations, monitoring regulatory reporting obligations, maintaining statutory records, supervising governance protocols, and strengthening internal compliance controls. His role reinforces the firm's commitment to disciplined regulatory oversight, documentation integrity, and transparent operational standards.
Non-Executive Strategic Advisor
CS Kalpana Srinivasan is the Non-Executive Strategic Advisor – Finance & Compliance to Stonebridge Advisors LLP, Sponsor and Investment Manager to Anchor Rock Investment Fund – I, operating under the regulatory framework of the Securities and Exchange Board of India pursuant to the SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012.
A Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), she brings over 35 years of extensive experience in corporate law, governance, and regulatory compliance across leading Indian corporates. She has held senior leadership positions at Reliance Industries Limited, where she played a key role in managing complex corporate secretarial functions, regulatory interfaces, and high-value capital market transactions including IPOs, mergers, demergers, and restructuring assignments.
Her professional expertise spans corporate governance architecture, capital markets, regulatory advisory, and strategic compliance under the Companies Act and SEBI regulations. She has also been actively involved in interactions with key regulatory authorities and financial institutions, contributing to robust governance and compliance frameworks.
In her advisory capacity, she provides strategic insights on financial and regulatory matters, industry developments, and governance practices, thereby strengthening the firm's institutional discipline, compliance framework, and decision-making processes.