Equirus appoints Apurva Muthalia as Business Head – Real Estate

Equirus, a multi‑family and private wealth offices managing USD 2.2 billion across HNIs, Ultra‑HNIs and the mass‑affluent segment, has announced the appointment of Apurva Muthalia as the Business Head – Real Estate at Equirus Family Office.

In this role, he will be responsible for expanding the firm’s Real Estate Advisory practice including investing across income producing assets, private credit and special situations, leading the team in managing investments, and further strengthening the company’s client base. He will report directly to Mitesh Shah, CEO, Equirus Family Office.

Muthalia brings with him over 19 years of leadership experience in investment management. Prior to joining Equirus, he was a Partner at Alpha Alternatives. His earlier career includes senior leadership roles at Alpha Alternatives, Fosun Hive, Aditya Birla Capital, IL&FS Investment Managers Ltd and J.P. Morgan Asset Management.

A seasoned investment professional in real estate since 2006, he has extensive experience in acquiring and building investment and real asset platforms, with expertise spanning both equity and debt transactions across residential, office, industrial and warehousing, hospitality, and core infrastructure assets. With pan-India exposure and deep relationships with developers, lenders, investment bankers, diligence agencies, and funds, he has successfully managed the entire investment life cycle—from fundraising and investment to asset management and exit.

Commenting on the appointment, Mitesh Shah, CEO, Equirus Family Office, said: We are delighted to welcome Apurva to the Equirus family. His extensive experience, ability to build investment platforms, and strong industry relationships will be instrumental in building an unique real estate advisory and investing proposition, thereby unlocking new opportunities for our clients.”