Avi Arora is a Private Markets Fundraising & Product Specialist at Bespoke Connections, supporting private equity and alternative investment managers in their capital-raising and investor relations efforts across Europe.

With extensive experience in private markets fundraising, fund selection, and portfolio analysis, Avi has advised leading managers across buyouts, growth, and special situations strategies. A graduate of EDHEC Business School (MSc in Corporate Finance and Banking) and BI Norwegian Business School (BSc in Business Administration), he brings a strong analytical foundation and cross-border fundraising expertise.

His previous experience includes roles at Moonfare, Athos Partners, and Cottonwood Technology Fund, where he led and supported mandates for European private equity managers. Avi is fluent in English and Hindi, and conversational in German.

Track record (Last 5yrs), Successful involvement in mandates exceeding $1bn+ of cumulative fundraising efforts, including:
€140m – Benelux Buyout Fund
€80m – DACH Special Situations Fund