Qapita acquires US fund admin firm
- ByStartupStory | October 29, 2025
Qapita, a fast-growing equity management and private markets software platform, has announced the acquisition of US-based Punch Financial, a fund administration services firm. This strategic move marks a significant step in Qapita’s global expansion, enhancing its capabilities to offer end-to-end fund administration solutions, especially to venture capital (VC), private equity (PE), and family office clients across multiple markets.
Strengthening Fund Administration Offerings
Punch Financial is renowned for its real-time visibility, compliance monitoring, and seamless investor reporting solutions tailored to fund managers. The acquisition will enable Qapita to integrate these advanced capabilities into its platform, creating a unified solution for equity management, fund administration, portfolio valuations, and secondary market transactions.
By bringing Punch Financial’s expertise onboard, Qapita aims to provide institutional investors and fund managers with reliable, audit-ready data and analytics that simplify complex ownership structures and regulatory compliance, accelerating decision-making and operational efficiency.
Strategic Growth and Market Expansion
The acquisition follows Qapita’s successful $26.5 million Series B funding round earlier this year led by US-based Charles Schwab Corporation, which catalyzed its entry into the US market. With offices across India, Singapore, Indonesia, and the US, Qapita has already served over 2,400 companies spanning 60 countries.
The company plans to leverage Punch Financial’s US presence and client base to deepen its market penetration, especially focusing on startup ecosystems in North America and Asia. The expanded product offerings and geographical footprint position Qapita as a significant global player in private market infrastructure.
Founders’ Vision
Co-founder and CEO Ravi Ravulaparthi stated, “This acquisition is a logical extension of our vision to create the most comprehensive digital private market platform. By integrating Punch Financial’s fund administration expertise, we can offer a truly end-to-end solution, empowering fund managers and investors globally with cutting-edge technology and trusted data.”
The founders, including Lakshman Gupta Kanamarlapudi and Vamsee Mohan Kamabathula, emphasize their commitment to innovation, scalability, and simplifying private market complexities.
Conclusion
Qapita’s acquisition of Punch Financial reflects robust momentum in the evolving private markets infrastructure sector. The unified platform is expected to enhance transparency, operational convenience, and compliance readiness for funds managing equity and secondary investments. As private markets grow ever more complex and global, Qapita’s expanded capabilities align well with industry demand for integrated, technology-driven solutions.
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