Sharad Mittal, Founder & CEO of Arnya Real Estates Fund Advisors, is a seasoned professional with over 24 years of enriching experience in real estate investing, lending, and fund raising.
With a profound understanding of the intricacies of the real estate markets in India, Sharad has successfully navigated diverse asset classes in real estate, demonstrating unparalleled expertise. His is uniquely positioned as one of the few professionals with extensive experience in both investing (equity, mezzanine, and debt) and fund raising.
Instrumental in building Motilal Oswal Real Estate from the ground up, Sharad steered the ship to an impressive Assets Under Management (AUM) of INR 7,150 Crores in his over 10 years stint as CEO there. His strategic vision, coupled with the ability to build and lead a robust team, has resulted in a stellar track record of investments and exits.
In his illustrious career so far, Sharad has a stellar track record of executing over 175 transactions and managed over 10,000 Cr of AUM. He has successfully exited over 100 transactions with an exit IRR of over 20%.
Sharad’s well-established network includes developers, intermediaries, and bankers, reflecting his proficiency in raising and deploying capital from both domestic and global investors. His memberships in various leading industry bodies and forums showcase his commitment to staying at the forefront of industry developments and is widely recognized for his thought leadership across the industry.
Prior to founding Arnya, Sharad held key roles in leading financial institutions such as Motilal Oswal Real Estate, ICICI Prudential AMC, ICICI Bank, ASK, and First Rand Bank. This diverse background contributes to his well-rounded expertise in the real estate sector.
Sharad is a Chartered Accountant and holds a B.Com (Hons) degree from the University of Delhi.