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 Officer (CIO)
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.
Strategic Advisor, Finance and Structuring
Chartered Accountant
Advises the Investment Manager on financial structuring and capital planning, reviews proposed transactions and their commercial terms, and provides an independent view on financing decisions.
Designated Partner
Over ten years of equity market investing across market cycles; leads client acquisition, relationship management and investor communication for the Investment Manager.
Business Development
Builds and maintains the Fund's distribution relationships, reaches out to prospective investors, and supports onboarding and investor documentation.
Research Associate
MBA Finance
Supports the investment team on company research and data work: financials and industry information, the research record, and monitoring of the portfolio between review cycles.
Principal Advisor, Accounts and Assurance
Chartered Accountant
Advises the Investment Manager on accounting policy and financial reporting, and reviews the Fund's books and its periodic financial statements.