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Anshul Raj Garg is an Indian investment professional, entrepreneur, and co-founder of the SriYentra group of ventures. With nearly two decades of experience in private banking, investment advisory, wealth management, and cross-border capital strategy, he has worked extensively across India, Africa, and the Middle East.

Over the course of his professional career, he has held senior positions in leading financial institutions and has been associated with managing and advising investment portfolios exceeding USD 1 billion. Currently, he is focused on building long-term ventures in sectors such as sports, mining, education infrastructure, tourism, agriculture, and real estate.

Early Life and Education

Anshul Raj Garg was born on 5 February 1982 in Chandigarh, India.

He pursued higher education in engineering and management, completing:

MBA in Marketing and Finance – Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur (2005–2007) Academic Grade: 8.25/10 Member of the Student Post Graduate Council (SPGC), IIT Kanpur

Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering – Panjab University, Chandigarh (2000–2004)

He was recognized among notable IIT Kanpur alumni leaders and featured in the CEO Insights India magazine (September 2024 issue).

During his school years at St. John’s High School, Chandigarh, he achieved a Black Belt in Karate in 1993 at the age of 11. At that time, he was considered one of the youngest Black Belt holders in India. He also served as the School Co-Curricular Captain from 1996 to 1998.

Professional Career in Banking and Wealth Management

Anshul Raj Garg began his professional journey in 2004 and gradually built expertise in private banking, investment advisory, and wealth management.

Hero MotoCorp Ltd. (2004–2005) Graduate Engineer Trainee – Production Division (Paint Shop)

Kotak Mahindra Bank (2007–2008) Management Associate Member of the founding team of Kotak Privy League in Punjab

Citibank India (2008–2013) Senior Relationship Manager – Citigold, New Delhi Assistant Vice President – Mumbai Selected for the Citi Experienced Management Associate (EMA) leadership program Managed assets exceeding USD 60 million Ranked among the top performers in India Consumer Bank

IIFL Wealth Management (2013–2015) Vice President – Private Banking

Centrum Wealth Management (2015–2018) Vice President and Director – Cross Sell & Strategic Projects Oversaw assets exceeding USD 200 million Helped develop one of India’s integrated wealth advisory desks

Julius Baer India (2018–2019) Director – Private Wealth

JM Financial Services (2019–2021) Director – Co-Head North Private Banking

Neo Wealth & Asset Management (2022–2024) Board Member and part of the founding leadership team Contributed to building Assets Under Advisory approaching USD 1 billion

During his corporate career he developed specialization in:

Alternative investment strategies
Private equity and structured investments
Debt syndication
Mergers and acquisitions advisory
Family office structuring
Global wealth planning
Cross-border capital allocation

Entrepreneurial Initiatives – SriYentra Ventures

Anshul Raj Garg is among the co-founders of the SriYentra venture ecosystem, a diversified platform building projects across Africa, India, and the Middle East.

SriYantra Education Catalysts Pvt. Ltd.

Founder and Chief Executive Officer (August 2024 – Present)

SriYantra Education Catalysts focuses on developing investment frameworks for K-12 education infrastructure across India, Dubai, and parts of Africa.

The platform works to:

Connect institutional investors with scalable school projects
Develop built-to-suit school infrastructure models
Provide capital solutions for education operators
Expand access to premium schooling ecosystems

The initiative aims to modernize education infrastructure and enable large-scale education investments.

SriYentra Management Consultants LLC (Dubai)

Co-Founder (July 2025 – Present)

This Dubai-based entity focuses on the development of a professional cricket-based sports league across Africa.

The project is designed to:

Harness Africa’s young demographic base
Partner with sovereign and institutional investors
Promote tourism and sports infrastructure
Build a globally recognized sports league platform

SriYentra Investments Zambia Ltd.

Co-Founder and Managing Director (February 2026 – Present)

Headquartered in Lusaka, Zambia, this venture focuses on identifying and executing investment opportunities in sectors including:

Mining
Tourism development
Agriculture and agri-processing
Real estate and infrastructure

The company works on building institutional partnerships and deploying cross-border investment strategies within the African market.

Recognition and Achievements

Throughout his career, Anshul Raj Garg has received recognition for leadership in finance and entrepreneurship.

Featured among distinguished IIT Kanpur alumni leaders in CEO Insights India (September 2024)
Graduate of Citibank’s prestigious EMA leadership program
Founding board member at Neo Wealth & Asset Management
Managed and advised portfolios exceeding USD 1 billion during his banking career
Achieved Black Belt in Karate at age 11

Areas of Expertise

His professional expertise spans multiple areas including:

Alternative investments and portfolio strategy
Emerging market investments
Education infrastructure financing
Sports league development
Private banking and wealth advisory
Family office structuring
Mergers and acquisitions strategy
Cross-border capital deployment

Vision and Philosophy

Anshul Raj Garg believes in creating scalable investment platforms that combine financial performance with long-term economic and social value. Through the SriYentra initiatives, he aims to contribute to the development of education infrastructure, unlock investment potential in Africa, and create globally competitive sports ecosystems.

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Media Feature

https://www.ceoinsightsindia.com/magazines/iit-kanpur-alumni-leaders-september-2024/#page=6