Swastik Nigam

Swastik Nigam is the Founder and CEO of Winvesta, a financial services startup aimed at making global banking and investments accessible to Indians. He co-founded Winvesta in August 2019 alongside Prateek Jain, with operations beginning in India in March 2020. The platform focuses on providing cross-border payment solutions and access to international investment opportunities, including over 8,000 US stocks and ETFs, while ensuring lower transaction costs compared to traditional banking methods.12

Before founding Winvesta, Swastik Nigam had a significant career at Deutsche Bank, where he served as a Director. In this role, he managed a multi-billion EUR global trading book across various asset classes, gaining extensive experience in trading equities, ETFs, fixed income, and currencies, as well as in resolving complex regulatory issues.14

Swastik is recognized for his commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction within the fintech sector, emphasizing the importance of strategic partnerships and operational excellence in a highly regulated environment.2 He holds a Certificate in Quantitative Finance and has a background in design thinking, which complements his expertise in financial services.3