Gurpreet Kaur Bilkhu
About Gurpreet Kaur Bilkhu
Gurpreet Kaur Bilkhu serves as the Director of Capital Markets at Drip Capital, where she specializes in securing significant funding through structured finance instruments. With a strong educational background in finance and extensive experience in high-stake transactions, she has successfully raised over $800 million in funding.
Work at Drip
Gurpreet Kaur Bilkhu currently serves as the Director of Capital Markets at Drip Capital, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, and focuses on securing significant funding through structured finance instruments. Her expertise lies in digital lending, where she develops innovative financial products and fosters partnerships with card networks, fintech, and lending platforms.
Education and Expertise
Gurpreet Kaur Bilkhu has a strong educational background in finance and accountancy. She studied at the University of Mumbai, where she earned a Bachelor of Commerce from 2000 to 2003. She furthered her education at ICFAI University, achieving a CFA from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, she attended the SP Jain School of Global Management, completing a course in FinTech and Emerging Technologies from 2017 to 2018. This diverse educational foundation supports her expertise in capital markets and structured finance.
Background
Before joining Drip Capital, Gurpreet Kaur Bilkhu worked at Chqbook.com as the Head of Capital Raising and Investor Relations from 2020 to 2024. In this role, she was responsible for managing investor relations and securing capital for the organization. Her career is marked by extensive experience in executing high-stake transactions, including due diligence, negotiations, and deal structuring, which has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the financial landscape.
Achievements
Gurpreet Kaur Bilkhu has a proven track record of securing over $800 million in funding through various structured finance instruments, including both debt and equity. She has played a pivotal role in structuring complex financial transactions and managing corporate affairs for international acquisitions and restructuring endeavors. Her ability to steer cross-functional partnerships and lead collaborations with a network of global financial institutions and regulatory bodies has been instrumental in her career.
Leadership and Team Development
Gurpreet Kaur Bilkhu is passionate about empowering teams and guiding their growth. She fosters an inclusive work environment and emphasizes the importance of collaboration among team members. Her leadership style focuses on developing business metrics and overseeing the annual budgeting process, with a commitment to value creation and innovative strategies.