Gopal Agarwal
About Gopal Agarwal
Gopal Agarwal is the Director of Capital Markets at Drip Capital, where he has significantly contributed to revenue growth and the establishment of the Account Management team. He holds an MBA from the Indian School of Business and a BE in Computer Science and Engineering from KCG College of Technology.
Work at Drip Capital
Gopal Agarwal currently serves as the Director of Capital Markets at Drip Capital, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on building relationships within the private credit industry and has successfully onboarded several large institutional investors, managing a combined Assets Under Management (AUM) of $3 billion. Prior to this role, he was the Director of Account Management from 2018 to 2020, where he played a pivotal role in establishing the Account Management team, contributing to a significant increase in originations and revenue.
Education and Expertise
Gopal Agarwal holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the Indian School of Business, where he specialized in Finance. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Computer Science and Engineering from KCG College of Technology. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both finance and technology, which he leverages to develop innovative financial products.
Background
Gopal Agarwal has a diverse professional background with experience in various financial roles. He began his career at ABN AMRO Bank N.V. in Private Wealth from 2006 to 2008, followed by a position at HSBC in the same field from 2009 to 2010. He then transitioned to Institutional Investor Advisory Services (IiAS) as part of the Business Development & Strategy team from 2011 to 2015, and later served as Associate Director & Head - West India at Propstack from 2016 to 2018.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Gopal Agarwal has successfully closed private debt transactions exceeding $50 million across various investors in the US, Asia, and Europe. His efforts in building the Account Management team at Drip Capital resulted in approximately a 150% increase in originations and revenue growth, showcasing his impact on the organization and the financial sector.
Passion for Technology and Innovation
Gopal Agarwal is passionate about leveraging technology and data to create innovative and scalable financial products. His focus on empowering businesses and driving economic development reflects his commitment to enhancing the financial landscape through technological advancements.