Ankur Kamalia

Ankur Kamalia is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the financial services sector across the US, Europe, and Asia.

With a strong track record in working with banks, market infrastructure, hedge funds, and FinTech investments, Ankur co-founded SARSEN, a London-based organization focused on personal growth, wellbeing, and mental health through their platform Light.

Ankur's leadership roles include Managing Director and Head of Group Venture Portfolio Management at Deutsche Börse, where he also founded the DB1 Ventures platform and led M&A efforts for the firm.

Ankur's career spans time at UBS AG Investment Bank, where he held various roles including Managing Director: Head of Global Strategy, overseeing strategy post the Global Financial Crisis.

Ankur has been recognized for his contributions, being named Global Corporate Venturing's Rising Star in 2018 and included in their Global Powerlist 100 in 2019.

Education-wise, Ankur holds an MBA in Finance from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School and a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce from Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics.

Ankur has had affiliations with various organizations such as UBS, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Doconomy, Ory, AFG Partners, Deutsche Börse, and others, in roles ranging from Managing Director to Chief Financial Officer and Advisory Board Member.

His expertise in investment banking, investing, strategy, and leadership make him a valuable asset to any organization. Ankur's diverse background and experience have positioned him as a prominent figure in the financial services industry.