In a move that signals both ambition and a deep sense of purpose, ILIOS 72 Alternative Capital, a new-age wealth management firm, has raised Rs 1 crore in seed funding from a network of family offices. This marks the company’s first external funding round—a major milestone on its journey to reshape how Indian families invest and grow their wealth.
The funding isn’t just about numbers. It’s about unlocking access. Co-founded in 2025 by Shivansh Sabharwal and Valmik Iyer, ILIOS 72 is on a mission to make alternative investments—often reserved for the elite—accessible to the everyday Indian investor. Their vision? To break down the traditional walls of private markets and empower more people with the tools to build long-term wealth.
In a statement, the company shared that the funds will be used to expand beyond India’s metropolitan cities and make inroads into global markets. For founders Sabharwal and Iyer, it’s about bringing opportunity closer to those who have historically been kept at arm’s length from high-yield investment avenues like private equity, venture capital, and international equities.
“At ILIOS 72, we operate on an open-architecture model. This means we are completely focused on outcomes for our clients—not pushing products,” the founders emphasized. Their approach is transparent, research-led, and sharply focused on helping families invest smarter, not just more.
As India undergoes a financial transformation—with rising affluence, growing financial literacy, and a burgeoning interest in personalized investment strategies—ILIOS 72 sees itself as a trusted partner in a family’s financial evolution.
Already, the firm claims to have onboarded over 100 clients, including well-known business families. Their success is built on a track record of managing significant wealth for HNI/UHNI clients and family offices during their previous stints. It’s this blend of credibility and fresh thinking that attracted investors to the table.
In a market often driven by commissions and one-size-fits-all advice, ILIOS 72 is daring to be different—rethinking wealth, not just managing it.
As they scale, their focus remains steady: build trust, lower barriers, and democratize access to wealth-building opportunities for Indians—one investor at a time.
