Jeet Desai

Vice President

Bio

Jeet first joined Apax in 2018 and is currently based in India. Jeet has participated in key deals including Infogain, Azentio and Fractal Analytics. 

Prior to joining Apax, Jeet was a part of the Investment Advisory team at Lighthouse Funds in Mumbai where he worked on transactions across financial services. Prior to Lighthouse Funds, he was an Associate in the Investment Banking team at PwC India.

Jeet received an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He is a Chartered Accountant (all India rank-holder) and also holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Mumbai University. 

Living our values

“Recently, I participated in a 100 km charity trek. The course of the trek took us through difficult terrain under not the most favorable weather conditions. Completing the trek was a test of my perseverance and determination. This is why “impact through insight & tenacity” resonates strongly with me.”

Contact information

+91 22 4050 8400

Office

Mumbai

Jeet's Story

Jeet believes investing is one of the most dynamic of all careers. He enjoys the opportunity to learn something new, interact with world-class CEOs and work alongside talented colleagues every day. He was drawn towards Apax in particular because of their open and collaborative team culture. Fun fact – Jeet is the #1 laser tag player in the India office.