Our Story

Built on trust.
Proven by results.

Vyapaar Capital is a premier investment banking and trade finance firm headquartered in the City of London — combining the rigour of a top-tier institution with the agility and reach of a specialist global boutique.

Our Foundation

Where London's
discipline meets
global ambition.

Vyapaar Capital was founded with a singular conviction: that businesses in growth markets deserve access to the same quality of capital markets advisory that Fortune 500 companies receive from the world's largest investment banks.

From our headquarters in the City of London, we serve clients across four continents — bringing together senior bankers, structuring specialists, and sector experts who have collectively worked on hundreds of billions of dollars in transactions.

Whether a founder needs their first institutional raise, a conglomerate requires a cross-border acquisition, or a commodity trader needs an SBLC for a high-value deal — Vyapaar Capital delivers with the same standards of excellence, discretion, and professionalism.

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Our Journey

A track record
built over a decade.

Every milestone reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for clients — and to growing alongside the businesses we serve.

2009
Founded in London
Vyapaar Capital established in the City of London with a focus on cross-border capital advisory for emerging market businesses.
2012
Mumbai Office Opens
Strategic expansion to India's financial capital — BKC, Mumbai — to serve the rapidly growing mid-market and corporate sector.
2015
Trade Finance Practice Launched
Launched dedicated trade finance desk, becoming one of the few boutiques offering both IB advisory and full-suite trade instruments.
2018
Singapore & Dubai Offices
Opened offices at Marina Bay Financial Centre (Singapore) and DIFC (Dubai), cementing our position as a pan-Asian and Gulf financial partner.
2023
$2B+ Capital Milestone
Crossed $2 billion in total capital facilitated across fundraising, M&A, and trade finance mandates — a testament to our global network and execution capabilities.
Our Values

The principles
that guide us.

Our values are not aspirational — they are embedded in every client interaction, every deal, and every decision we make.

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Absolute Discretion
Your confidentiality is paramount. Every client relationship is governed by strict NDAs and confidentiality protocols.
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Results Over Process
We measure ourselves by the outcomes we deliver, not the effort we expend. Every mandate is managed to close.
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Global Perspective
Cross-border thinking is built into our DNA. We navigate regulatory, cultural, and market complexity across four continents.
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Long-Term Partnership
Our clients return to us deal after deal. We invest in relationships, not just transactions.
Leadership

The team behind
every mandate.

Our senior leadership brings together decades of investment banking, trade finance, and cross-border transaction experience from leading global institutions.

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Arjun Kapoor
Founder & Managing Director
20+ years in investment banking across London, Mumbai, and Singapore. Former Director at Barclays Capital and Deutsche Bank. Oxford MBA.
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Sunita Rao
Head of Trade Finance
15+ years in structured trade finance and commodity banking. Former Head of Trade Finance APAC at Standard Chartered Bank. IIM Ahmedabad alumna.
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James Whitmore
Head of M&A — EMEA
18 years advising on cross-border M&A across Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Former MD at HSBC Global Banking. LSE Graduate.
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Noor Al-Pachachi
Head of Capital Markets — Gulf
12 years in GCC capital markets and private equity. Based in Dubai, covering UAE, KSA, and Kuwait. Former VP at Emirates NBD Capital. AUB MBA.
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Global Presence

Where in the world
we operate.

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London
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Global Headquarters
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Mumbai
India
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Singapore
Singapore
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Dubai
United Arab Emirates
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Ready to begin your
engagement?

Whether you're raising capital, exploring an acquisition, or need a trade finance instrument — our team is ready to assist.