RootBridge Talks

In this episode of the RootBridge Talks, Louisa Clark sits down with Nayan Srivastava, Co-Founding Managing Partner at RootBridge, to explore the personal journey behind Zurich's only private equity firm with a sole investment focus on India.

Nayan grew up in Germany, shaped by Indian parents who built businesses on evenings and weekends. He went on to study Management and Finance at Warwick Business School, before joining UBS, first in equity research and later on the trading floor.

When the global financial crisis hit, he realized that the opportunity cost of setting up one's own firm would never be lower....

This episode of RootBridge Talks features a conversation with Alpesh Patel, RootBridge’s Managing Partner in the UK and lead for the firm’s large-cap strategy, exploring how experience across markets, policy and capital informs his view on India’s public equities.

Alpesh studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics at the University of Oxford, alongside a degree in law at King’s College London and training as a Barrister with the Inns of Court School of Law, before pivoting into finance. He later became a familiar media voice through his Financial Times columns, more than 300 appearances on Bloomberg TV on his own show, and regular commentary as CNBC...

In this episode of the RootBridge Podcast, Louisa Clark sits down with Dr Ajay Singh, Principal at RootBridge, to explore the bold thinking behind the firm’s new India-only fund. From his early life to his current role shaping cross-border investment strategy, Ajay shares the personal journey and professional convictions that led him to believe India is the opportunity of the decade.

The conversation opens with Ajay’s roots — his upbringing, early influences, and the first signs of his curiosity for finance and problem-solving. Louisa explores how his family life today anchors his decisions, and how becoming a parent has deepened...

In this episode of the RootBridge Podcast, Louisa Clark sits down with Per Dybwad, a visionary leader with deep experience navigating business landscapes in China and beyond. From his early career to his ventures today, Per shares the pivotal moments that shaped his journey and the unique insights he has gained from working in one of the world’s most dynamic markets.

The conversation explores his approach to problem-solving, the evolution of his business model, and how his time in China influenced his perspective on growth, innovation, and adaptability. He reflects on the challenges of scaling businesses across different regions, the...