Kharanshu Parikh
Kharanshu Parikh is the Co-founder of Equity, a pioneering wealth management and pre-IPO investment advisory firm. With a background in finance, risk assessment, and a formative stint at PwC, he brings deep domain expertise and strategic foresight to the financial services landscape. A CFA holder and former professional cricketer, Kharanshu combines analytical acumen with leadership […]

Kharanshu Parikh is the Co-founder of Equity, a pioneering wealth management and pre-IPO investment advisory firm. With a background in finance, risk assessment, and a formative stint at PwC, he brings deep domain expertise and strategic foresight to the financial services landscape. A CFA holder and former professional cricketer, Kharanshu combines analytical acumen with leadership discipline. He is passionate about helping clients navigate complex investment opportunities with research-driven insights, and is a strong advocate for asset allocation, financial literacy, and building enduring wealth.


Kharanshu Parikh’s journey is a blend of discipline, vision, and entrepreneurial spirit. Starting his career at PwC, he gained strong foundations in financial risk management before co-founding Equity, a niche firm in wealth and pre-IPO investment advisory. A CFA charterholder and former professional cricketer, his upbringing in a Gujarati household instilled an early passion for finance. From sports fields to boardrooms, his path reflects resilience, curiosity, and a drive to empower investors with informed, research-backed strategies.

In the conversation, we delve into his professional journey, explore his strategies for success, and gain insights into the intersection of entrepreneurship and conversation.

  • Warns investors about illiquidity and lack of public information in the pre-IPO market
  • Emphasizes frugality, earning more through skill-building, and strategic asset allocation.
  • Focused advisory for clients with ₹10–50 crore net worth; hospitality over mere service.
  • Advocates for family office structures for holistic wealth, succession, and tax planning.
  • Believes AI will reshape wealth management; urges professionals to adapt early.
  • Highlights short-term thinking and lack of behavioral discipline among young investors.
  • Influenced by Warren Buffett, Parag Parikh, and Pulak Prasad.
  • Sports taught him mental toughness, vulnerability, and perseverance—shaping his leadership.
  • Martial arts added physical discipline and resilience to his mindset.
  • Practices empathy, gratitude, and continuous growth—aiming to improve 1% each day.
  • “Read, write, and think” — his mantra for success in a distracted world.

Where Discipline Meets Wealth – Discover Kharanshu Parikh’s Journey as a Finance Visionary, Pre-IPO Specialist, and Purpose-Driven Leader Empowering Investors with Insight, Integrity, and Impact!

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