Akshay Arora

CEO at Euphoria Capital Partners

Panelist

Akshay Arora is a seasoned entrepreneur and visionary leader with over 16 years of experience spanning investment banking, venture capital, and innovative financing models. As the CEO of Euphoria Capital Partners, Akshay has led multiple high-impact transactions, specializing in capital raising, private equity, and sustainable financing solutions for family offices, ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNIs), and institutional investors across the GCC region and beyond.

With a strong focus on fintech, consumer technology, and emerging financial ecosystems, Akshay has been instrumental in shaping the investment landscape, aligning growth strategies with the evolving demands of sustainability and innovation. His expertise extends into venture capital, where he supports startups and growth-stage companies, particularly in fintech and technology-driven sectors, as an active angel investor and advisor.

Akshay’s career includes leadership roles at global firms like Hewlett Packard, Samsung, and L&T, where he cultivated a deep understanding of technology and its intersection with finance. His academic background, crowned by an MBA (Gold Medalist) from SP Jain School of Global Management, further strengthens his strategic insight.

His portfolio of successes includes founding multiple businesses, including a MarTech consulting firm, a services marketplace, and a venture capital firm, with a notable exit through his first venture, ‘SellYourTime’. Akshay’s keen ability to connect with investors, navigate complex transactions, and drive transformative change makes him a sought-after speaker and advisor within the investment community.

A strong advocate for nurturing the next generation of leaders, Akshay serves on advisory boards and mentors emerging entrepreneurs. Outside of his business pursuits, he is an avid traveler, technology enthusiast, and golf aficionado.