Emerging Investment Managers Cohort III

We are excited to announce Cohort III of our Emerging AIF Investment Managers Cohort – a first-of-its-kind initiative, designed to provide an opportunity to the budding fund managers to receive guidance from the best AIF service providers and industry experts on how to structure an AIF; dos and don’ts of setting an AIF; regulations, compliance and all other key issues that need to be considered while setting an AIF.

This program will bring together the best industry experts and advisors on one platform to help all budding fund managers and institutions who are planning to set up an AIF.

Through this program, we aspire to leverage our corporate members’ and cohort partners’ expertise and handhold the next generation of AIF Investment Managers in fostering a stronger AIF industry.

Cohort Applicants


Seasoned investment managers/ financial institutions who are planning to set up an AIF and are looking for the right guidance & access to best service providers.

Cohort Partners


Professional Services Partner

Custodian Partner

Fund Admin Partner

How it Works


Build your AIF using a structure and key tips provided by Cohort Partners and mutual support from peer Investment Managers.

The program will serve as an academic and experiential learning program that provides participants the technical, regulatory, tax, legal, compliance and business skills necessary to participate and succeed in the AIF industry.

Our Mentors


G Senthil


Chief Business Development Officer

KFin Technologies

Category: Professional Services

Rajesh Gandhi


Partner - Global Business Tax

Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP

Category: Professional Services

Udit Sureka


Head of Products- Asset Services

Nuvama Asset Services

Category: Professional Services

Cohort Highlights


Financial and Industry Expertise

Participate in customized 1-on-1 and sector-specific sessions with specialists across Law, Trust, Compliance, fund administration, RTA, Technology, Tax, and Research & Systems.

Influential Networks

Engage with Equalifi’s Corporate and Charter Members including leading investors, fund managers and wealth professionals.

AIF Resources

Meet with industry-leading AIF Investment Managers and Thought Leaders for customized advice on various aspects of AIF set-up.

Engagement with Key Stakeholders

Opportunity to showcase your ideas and network with key stakeholders of the AIF ecosystem including investors.

Business Development

Explore opportunities to expand your company’s business through Equalifi’s mega initiatives.

Customized Content

Virtual, customized program designed to accelerate growth while allowing fund managers to maintain focus on what they do best – investing.

The objective of this program is to provide right guidance and access to best-in-class service providers to institutions and individuals who are planning to set up an AIF.
The fee for in-person participation is INR 11,800/-. There is no fee for virtual participation.
1 Day (in-person on September 20, 2024 in Mumbai)
No! It's not compulsory.
Our partners are here to guide the applicants about the right structure and processes for their planned AIF. Our partners will be happy to offer the applicants the best terms and pricing for a professional engagement. However it will entirely be an applicant's decision whether to work with Cohort Partners or not.
Any institution or senior professional/s (with relevant experience) who are keen on setting up an AIF.
Equalifi reserves the right to select or reject applicants.
August 14: Registrations Open
September 15: Registrations Close
September 20: Full-day Cohort Session in BKC, Mumbai

  • Receive complete guidance on the process of setting up an Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) from the industry's best subject experts and service providers.
  • Participate in customized 1-on-1 and sector-specific sessions with specialists across Law, Trust, Compliance, fund administration, RTA, Technology, Tax, and Research & Systems.
  • Meet with industry-leading AIF Investment Managers and Thought Leaders for customized advice on various aspects of setting up and running an AIF.
  • Engage with Equalifi’s Corporate and Charter Members including leading investors, fund managers and wealth professionals.
  • Opportunity to showcase your ideas and network with key stakeholders of the AIF ecosystem including investors.
  • Receive significant price benefits from our Cohort Partners, if you choose to sign up with them for your AIF.