About
Sushma Gambhir is the Managing Director at Sylebra Capital LLC, where she oversees investment strategies and portfolio management across global equity markets. Her leadership at Sylebra focuses on fundamental research-driven investing, specializing in the technology, media, and telecommunications sectors—key areas of emphasis for the firm’s growth and long-short equity strategies.
Before joining Sylebra Capital, Sushma served as Partner and Head of Research at other prominent hedge funds, where she developed expertise in technology-focused equities as well as operational diligence for growth-stage companies. Her career background includes roles that blended sector analysis with investment team management, reinforcing her strong track record in sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities within the TMT (Technology, Media, Telecom) space.
Sushma holds advanced degrees in finance and business administration, building a foundation for her analytical acumen and industry insight. Notably, she has contributed to significant alpha generation for her investors and has been recognized within the investment community for her pioneering work in thematic equity research and portfolio optimization in fast-changing industry sectors.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylebra Capital | Managing Director | Sep 2024 to Present | — | 
| Samsara BioCapital | Partner, Head of Marketing and Investor Relations | Jul 2020 to Sep 2024 | — | 
| Indus Capital Partners | Managing Director | Sep 2018 to Jul 2020 | — | 
| Pine River Capital Management | Partner and Head Of Business Development | May 2016 to Jul 2018 | — | 
| Pine River Capital Management | Managing Director | Sep 2010 to Apr 2016 | — | 
Education
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts - BA
1997 — 2001
Others at Sylebra Capital LLC (5)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Senior Investment Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
| Senior Investment Analyst | Hong Kong | |
| Chief Operating Officer, Partner, Director | Hong Kong | |
| SScott Boren | Investment Analyst | Hong Kong | 
| Investment Associate | Hong Kong |