Sid has over 20 years’ work experience across the US, UK and India, a majority of which involved investing in emerging markets. 

Prior to co-founding Paragon Partners, Sid served as a Principal in the Mumbai office of Actis. He joined Actis’ London office in 2008 and focused primarily on the Financial Services industry.  Prior to Actis, he was an Investment Analyst at the International Finance Corporation focusing on investing in the Global Manufacturing & Services sectors and spent 2 years as a Consultant at the Boston Consulting Group. 

Additionally, he has been an active participant in the angel network in India, having invested in several start-ups engaged in the financial technology and health & fitness sectors.   

Sid holds an MBA and a master’s degree in international Affairs from Columbia University, along with a bachelor’s degree in finance and management from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.