Who We Are
Garud Investment Managers is a boutique asset management house built around a single purpose: growing and preserving our investors’ wealth. We believe in patience — pairing old-school, traditional investing wisdom with the methodologies of today. Our foundation rests on strong ethical and integrity values, complementary and synergistic teams, and an environment that constantly challenges individuals, all held together by a deep sense of responsibility toward the outcomes we owe our investors.
Mr. Sachin Neema
Co-Founder & Managing Director
He is a seasoned investment professional with over 30 years of experience across Indian equity markets, spanning both buy-side and sell-side roles. He is a CFA Charter holder and holds an MMS from JBIMS, Mumbai, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from VJTI, Mumbai.
He has served as Senior Fund Manager at ICICI Prudential AMC and led PMS divisions at L&T Investment Management and UTI Asset Management Company, where he was responsible for portfolio strategy, product development, and investment team leadership. On the sell side, he has held senior roles including Analyst, Head of Research, and Business Head at leading institutions such as HDFC Securities, Tata Securities, Prime Securities, IIFL, and Edelweiss, building a deep foundation in equity research, market strategy, and capital markets.
As the Founding Partner of Garud Investments, Mr. Neema defines the firm’s investment philosophy and research framework, drawing on decades of market experience to deliver a disciplined, fundamentals-driven approach to long-term wealth creation.
Mr. Prateek Neema
Co-Founder
Prateek Neema holds a Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech) in Electrical Engineering from
IIT Bombay, along with a degree in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science from CMinds, IIT Bombay. His academic background provides a strong foundation in financial modeling, data analysis, and applied engineering problem-solving.
He gained practical exposure to system-based investing through projects with
institutional and family office platforms, where he worked on data-driven research and investment frameworks. Prateek also completed a semester exchange at Aalto
University, Helsinki, where he engaged closely with the European startup and finance ecosystem, gaining a global perspective on innovation and capital markets.
At Garud Investments, he focuses on building and refining the firm’s adaptive investing engines, integrating advanced analytics, research, and disciplined market insight to drive consistent, long-term performance.
