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The people behind the portfolio.

The core team has worked together for over ten years without any change. In a business where people move constantly, we think that continuity is itself a form of conviction.

A team that has stayed in the same forest for over a decade.

At Hornbill, every member of the team is involved in the investment process. There are no siloed departments or passive observers. Everyone reads, everyone writes, everyone debates.

We hire slowly and deliberately. We look for people who combine analytical rigour with intellectual humility, and who understand that investing well means thinking clearly under uncertainty.

The Team

Manoj Thakur
Manoj Thakur
Founder & Managing Partner
Leads the firm's investment vision and portfolio thinking, with a focus on conviction, sizing, and long-term value creation.
Manoj Thakur
Founder & Managing Partner
Jagdish Patel
Jagdish Patel
Partner & Finance Director
Oversees the financial discipline and operational stewardship that support the firm's long-term platform.
Jagdish Patel
Partner & Finance Director
Monica Joshi
Monica Joshi
Executive Director
Brings research-led perspective to the evaluation of opportunities and the continuous study of businesses over time.
Monica Joshi
Executive Director
Sahil Desai
Sahil Desai
Executive Director
Supports the firm's analytical work through deep study, structured evaluation, and disciplined follow-through.
Sahil Desai
Executive Director
Vaibhav Saboo
Vaibhav Saboo
Vice President
Contributes to investment work through research, diligence support, and ongoing coverage.
Vaibhav Saboo
Vice President
Kunal Shah
Kunal Shah
Assistant Vice President
Supports investment activity through research, analysis, and portfolio coverage.
Kunal Shah
Assistant Vice President
Chirag Karia
Chirag Karia
Assistant Vice President
Supports investment activity through research, analysis, and portfolio coverage.
Chirag Karia
Assistant Vice President
Kartik Kini
Kartik Kini
Advisor
Provides strategic guidance on scaling the platform and building an institutional-grade business, drawing on close to three decades across wealth management and private banking.
Kartik Kini
Advisor

Behind the work

Akhil Gulecha
Investment Associate
Priyansh Gopawat
Investment Analyst
Priyanka Shah
Manager — Finance & Operations
Nil Darji
Senior Executive — Finance & Operations
Samridhi Khatkar
Assistant Manager — Investor Relations
Preeti Joshi
Administration

We're always looking for people who think independently, write clearly, and care deeply about the craft of investing.

If that sounds like you, reach out.

If our way of thinking resonates, let's talk.

hello@hornbillcapital.com