Investment Team
Kresha Gupta
Kresha Gupta is an investment professional specializing in SME and microcap strategies, with a strong focus on disciplined research, risk management, and scalable growth opportunities.
She serves as the Director and Fund Manager at Steptrade Capital, an investment management firm operating across all three SEBI-registered AIF categories and holding an FPI license.
A Chartered Accountant who qualified at 20, Kresha brings deep financial expertise and over seven years of experience in capital markets. At Steptrade Capital, she leads the firm’s SME and microcap investment initiatives, managing the Chanakya Opportunities Fund—India’s first SME-focused AIF—along with the Steptrade Revolution Fund I & II. Her investment approach is grounded in rigorous bottom-up research, promoter assessment, and identifying innovation-led businesses with long-term value creation potential.
Kresha’s achievements are a testament to her passion for learning, adaptability, and unwavering commitment to fostering business growth in India. By continuously evolving her strategies and staying ahead of market trends, she remains dedicated to maximizing value for her investors and shaping the future of investments.. Her market insights and perspectives have been featured on CNBC Awaaz, Moneycontrol, Economic Times, Business World, and Financial Times.
Today, she continues to contribute to India’s investment landscape through a data-driven, innovation-oriented, and institutionally aligned fund management approach.
Ankush Kumar Jain
Ankush Kumar Jain is a seasoned investment management professional, holding the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and a membership with the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India (ICFAI).
Since joining Steptrade Capital in 2022 as a Fund Manager, he has been instrumental in driving the firm's success. He currently manages two flagship funds—Chanakya Opportunities Fund and Steptrade Revolution Fund I—which collectively oversee ₹300+ crore in assets under management (AUM).
Beyond fund management, Ankush plays a key role in pre-IPO investments, offering strategic guidance to high-growth companies to help them scale effectively and maximize their market potential.
Before Steptrade Capital, Ankush built a strong foundation in investment advisory at Edelweiss Wealth Management in Ahmedabad, specializing in Structured Products and Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs). He began his career in 2007 as a Research Analyst at Raghunandan Securities, where he focused on commodities and currency markets. With over 16 years of hands-on experience in Indian equities, he possesses deep expertise in fundamental, technical, and derivative trading strategies.
Ankush extensive market knowledge, analytical acumen, and strategic mindset make him a vital asset to Steptrade Capital, where he remains committed to delivering exceptional investment outcomes.
