Rajesh Budhrani

Rajesh joined TNB Aura as an early investor in Fund 1, and is a Venture Partner as well as a member of the Investment Committee at TNB Aura. Rajesh continues to play a huge role in the operations and growth of the fund through his assistance with portfolio strategies.

Rajesh continues to play a huge role in the strategy and operations of the fund through his assistance with portfolio strategies and the growth of the fund.

Rajesh serves as a Director of Budhrani Finance Limited and has been a Director of Privi Organics Limited since 2005. Rajesh serves as Director of Budhrani Finance Ltd., Budhrani Realty Ltd., NES Pte Ltd and many other Companies. With his vast knowledge of global financial markets, Rajesh has played a major role in formulating financial plan and financial strategies and has personal relationships with the financial world which has often benefitted the company. Over the years Rajesh has been associated with various companies where he has portfolio investments or direct equity investment.

He oversees his family office in India – Budhrani Finance Limited with investments in excess of USD 100 million in Real Estate, Listed Equities and Private Equity. He has invested across the globe particularly in emerging markets and has formidable knowledge of global financial markets and global commodity markets.

Rajesh also spends time assisting his family’s charitable foundation which supports various charitable organizations in Indonesia and India including the Inlaks & Budhrani Hospital, the Morbai Naraindas Budhrani Cancer Institute and the Fabiani & Budhrani Heart Institute in Pune India and the Life for Limbs program in Jakarta Indonesia. He is also an active member in the Singapore Chapter of Young President Organization.

Mr. Budhrani holds a degree in Bachelor of Science, Major in Finance & Accounting from Boston College School of Management and graduated Summa Cum Laude.

Which famous person do you have the most chemistry with?

Roger Federer - because he demonstrated to me what single focus and dedication to your goals can achieve. Also how he handles defeat so gracefully

Share an uncommon opinion/belief that you have

Although hard work is an important part for achieving success, hard work is never responsible for success. What's more important is being at the right place at the right time and that is due to your past good actions and deeds.

Outside of the office, what do you have heart for

I have a pet Shih Tzu at home called Sophie who is always happy to see me and helps me destress after a long day at work!