Steptrade Share Services, a SEBI-registered investment management entity, has announced the appointment of Mr. Kamal Bansal, former Managing Director of GVFL, as a member of its Advisory Board. This strategic appointment is aimed to enhance Steptrade’s leadership bench as the company is all set to deepen its presence in the capital market landscape.
Mr. Bansal brings over 25 years of rich experience across venture capital, private equity, public markets, and investment banking. From helping launch one of India’s earliest tech-focused VC funds at SIDBI and operationalizing the national Fund of Funds initiative, to transforming GVFL into a platform-driven, innovation-first VC, his work has consistently shaped institutional thinking across the investment spectrum.
Ms. Kresha Gupta, Director & Fund Manager at StepTrade Capital, says,
“Having someone like Mr. Bansal on our advisory board reflects Steptrade’s evolution toward strategic depth, long-term vision, and institutional scale. His broad perspective, experience across industries, and strategic insight will help us sharpen our approach as we scale in the small and microcap space. His guidance reinforces our commitment to disciplined investing and long-term value creation.”
Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Kamal Bansal said:
"It’s a privilege to join Steptrade Capital at such a pivotal phase of its growth journey. I look forward to working alongside this young, visionary team. My focus on driving innovation and streamlining processes will complement their efforts to identify high-potential opportunities and build scalable, impactful businesses.
Mr. Bansal is currently Founder & Managing Partner of BRK Ventures, a platform focused on investing in and accelerating high-potential businesses at the intersection of tech, sustainability, and scalable impact. During his tenure at Bonanza Portfolio, he established and scaled the institutional equities and investment banking business, driving capital solutions across sectors such as healthcare, renewable energy, microfinance, and education.
About Steptrade:
Steptrade is an investment management entity with SEBI license across all 3 AIF categories, PMS, and FPI management. Steptrade is built on a deep-rooted specialization in SME investments. The company launched India’s first SME Exchange centric AIF — Chanakya Opportunities Fund I, and have been at the forefront of backing high-potential SME companies across India.
With a clear focus on sustainability, innovation, and superior returns, Steptrade is emerging as a house of thought leadership in SME investing and is introducing some of the most differentiated strategies in the AIF ecosystem.