Venkat Pasupuleti

Venkat Pasupuleti is a Partner and Portfolio Manager at Dalton Investments, where he leads both the Dalton India Fund and the firm's India Strategy portfolios. Based in Los Angeles, he is responsible for equity research, portfolio management, and investment decisions across Indian public equities, with a specific focus on consumer, financials, and technology sectors. His expertise also extends to Asian equities more broadly, leveraging over 15 years of specialized experience in emerging markets and Asia-focused investment strategies.

Venkat began his investment career as a Consultant in Valuation and Enterprise Risk Services at Deloitte before joining Dalton Investments, where he held roles as Senior Research Analyst and Co-Portfolio Manager prior to being promoted to Portfolio Manager. He is frequently cited in leading financial publications such as Barron’s for his insights on Indian markets and IPO dynamics, and was named one of The Hedge Fund Journal’s "Fifty Hedge Fund Rising Stars" for his industry impact.

He holds a Master of Finance from MIT Sloan School of Management, an MBA in Finance from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, and a Bachelor’s in Electronics & Communications from Osmania University. Venkat’s investment process is grounded in fundamental research and long-term value investing, with a consistent track record in Indian and Asian equities.