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About
Varun Bandri is an Analyst at Soroban Capital Partners LP in New York, an investment firm recognized for its long/short equity strategies. In his current role since 2018, he is involved in fundamental research, financial analysis, and sector coverage, with a primary focus on industries such as industrials, healthcare, and consumer sectors, reflecting Soroban’s core investment interests. He is responsible for generating investment theses, conducting deep-dive diligence on potential opportunities, and supporting portfolio construction across public equity markets.
Prior to joining Soroban Capital Partners, Varun was a Private Equity Analyst at TPG Capital from 2016 to 2018, where he evaluated and executed large-scale buyout and growth investments, focusing on sectors like financial services, healthcare, and technology. His professional foundation was built as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Goldman Sachs, where he contributed to transaction execution and financial modeling for major corporate clients.
Varun holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Accounting from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Physics with a concentration in Statistics from the University of Michigan. His background spans a blend of quantitative rigor and financial expertise, enabling him to bring analytical depth and sector-specific insight to institutional investing. No significant public speaking engagements or industry awards are recorded as of November 2025.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soroban Capital Partners | Analyst | Sep 2018 to Present | — |
| TPG Capital | Private Equity Analyst | Jul 2016 to Aug 2018 | — |
| Goldman Sachs | Investment Banking Summer Analyst | Jun 2015 to Aug 2015 | Global Industrials Group |
| University of Michigan Ross School of Business | Teaching Assistant - FIN 302 (Making Financial Decisions) | Sep 2014 to Dec 2014 | — |
| Wells Fargo Securities | Investment Banking Summer Analyst | Jun 2014 to Aug 2014 | Energy & Power Group |
| ThinkImpact | ThinkImpact Innovation Institute Scholar | Jun 2013 to Aug 2013 | — |
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance and Accounting
2011 — 2015
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Interdisciplinary Physics with a focus on Statistics
2011 — 2015
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| Partner and General Counsel | New York, NY , United States | |
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| Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
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