Vipul BeriwalaCo-Founder, CEOVipul moved to London from New Delhi in 2004 and is the next generation of
a prominent real estate family that has developed 30 million square feet of
commercial and residential real estate and operates one of North India’s
largest motor dealerships. He began his career at Citibank, working in Private
Wealth Management, before joining IC2 Capital, a private equity firm, where
he played a pivotal role as the principal deal sourcer for a fund focused on
investments in India’s real estate and hospitality sectors.
In 2009, Vipul established his own real estate business in London, specialising
in the acquisition and repositioning of residential properties in Prime Central
London. Over the past 16 years, he has personally evaluated over 1,000
properties and successfully executed transactions worth more than £300
million, consistently delivering returns with an average IRR of 30%.
In addition to his real estate ventures, Vipul is an entrepreneur in the hospitality sector with multiple
businesses in London under the Arrow brand. These includes Manthan, Kutir and Vathavaran, Indian
fine-dining restaurants located in Mayfair and Chelsea.
Vipul was instrumental in forging the partnership between his family and Standard Chartered Bank to
establish an eye hospital in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India with an investment of $5 million. The
initiative, in conjunction with Standard Chartered’s Seeing is Believing, has conducted more than 35,000
operations since launching.
Vipul’s deep expertise in real estate, combined with his entrepreneurial acumen and extensive network
in London, has positioned him as a trusted leader in delivering market-neutral, superior returns for
Arrowstar Capital.
Richard Pattle LVOCo-Founder Richard started his career as a pilot in the Royal Air Force, specialising in combat helicopters over 18 years, with operational service in Northern Ireland, the Balkans and Iraq.
In 2004, Richard was appointed as Equerry to King Charles III and Queen Camilla, returning in 2008 as Master of the Their Majesties’ Household. He was appointed Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order for his services to The King.
In 2014, Richard became Vice Chairman of Standard Chartered Private Bank, a global role covering UHNW clients. After serving as Group CEO of UAE-based KEF Holdings, he established Brightstar Global in 2019, and became a Senior Advisor to Zerodha, India’s largest equity brokerage platform.
Richard is the co-founder of True Beacon, an Indian Hedge Fund, and was CEO until 2024. Now based in Dubai, he engages in global advisory roles alongside his partnership at True Beacon and Arrowstar.
Paul CorrenLegal AdvisorPaul qualified as a solicitor in 1993 and has practised in the City of London throughout his career. He advises landowners, multinational corporations, institutions, private equity funds, and family offices on their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and sustainability investment strategies.
In the early stages of his career, Paul counselled UK and Nordic companies on their energy investments, specialising in wind, solar, and renewable sectors. He is currently involved in various ESG-focused projects, advising on the legal aspects of acquisition, financing, and monetising assets in the waste-to-energy industry.
With extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and real estate, Paul assists clients in establishing onshore and offshore fund structures that encompass residential and commercial real estate assets, alternative asset classes, taxation, and profit distribution. He is known for his strategic insights and proven track record in navigating complex legal frameworks. Paul is currently a Partner at Gunnercooke LLP, a distinguished City law firm.
Anirudh Dasari Senior Investment AnalystAnirudh Dasari holds a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering. Prior to joining True Beacon, he worked at Pollinate Group, a social impact foundation, and Chidrupi Solutions. He then transitioned into hedge fund management as a Senior Associate in the founder’s office at True Beacon, a Bangalore-based hedge fund.
At True Beacon, Anirudh applied his engineering expertise to drive data-driven investment analysis, streamline processes, and contribute to strategic growth initiatives. His work focused on providing senior management insightful reports that facilitate effective decision making.
