Nafis Upshur

Nafis Upshur is the Founder of Basira, a research-driven investment management firm based in New York City.12 He founded the company in November 2016.2 Upshur holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a Master of Science in Mathematics, both from Stanford University.1

Basira specializes in quantitative investing, offering intelligent investment funds that are long-only equity strategies. These funds aim to deliver above-market gains while minimizing risk.2 The company launched its first fund in December 2018.2

Upshur describes Basira's investment indices as having "a low level of risk and high returns that are unrivaled by anything else on the market today".1 The firm's methodology combines automated factor modeling with proprietary probabilistic analyses, leveraging expertise in quantitative finance and technology.2

Basira is a small company, with 1-10 employees and revenue under $1 million.2 Its headquarters are located at 295 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10017.2