Singapore-headquartered global investment institution Lighthouse Canton expands Asian alternatives business.

Lighthouse Canton has appointed Pranob Gupta (pictured) as managing director – business head, India alternatives (credit and hybrid strategies).

Gupta will be responsible for growing Lighthouse Canton’s funds platform, using his experience in proprietary origination, investment management, and cross-border partnerships, the firm said in a statement. He has more than 23 years of experience in the industry with a track record of building and managing alternative investment strategies across India and beyond, the firm said in a statement.

Most recently, Gupta served as managing director and chief investment officer at JM Financial Credit Alternatives platform. His prior roles include senior positions at 360 One, KKR, and Kotak Alternates, with earlier career stints at Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse in similar domains.

“We are pleased to welcome Pranob to Lighthouse Canton,” said Sanket Sinha, managing director – chief executive officer, global asset management, Lighthouse Canton. “India’s alternative assets market is estimated at around $400 billion AuM and project to expand up to $2 trillion over the next decade, there’s a compelling opportunity to capture attractive risk-adjusted returns. Pranob’s appointment reinforces Lighthouse Canton’s conviction in India’s booming private credit market, a key driver for our alternatives platform. His leadership will accelerate our India franchise growth and strengthen our global asset management platfor.” .

Headquartered in Singapore and operating from global financial hubs including India, the UAE, and the UK, Lighthouse Canton manages over $4 billion in assets and advisory. Its approach is powered by proprietary platforms, advanced analytics, and integrated solutions, ensuring that clients benefit from seamless access to global investment opportunities.

The firm has been growing its alternatives platform and private credit strategy while continuing to drive economic development and cross-border investments across Southeast Asia and India’s emerging sectors and industries. 

The team has consistently demonstrated its ability to build strong, long-term relationships with institutional investors, employing its deep market insights and providing an innovative investment approach. Since its entry into the growth debt market in India, Lighthouse Canton has signed notable partnerships with institutional investors such as NH ARP, the Singapore entity of NH Securities, part of the NH Group in Korea and Qatar Insurance Company (QIC) to co-invest in the strategy.

Lighthouse Canton, oversees $4 billion in assets under management and advisory (as of 31 December 2024) with more than 200 experienced professionals across its offices in Singapore, Dubai, India, and London. It provides comprehensive wealth and asset management services to a diverse clientele, including ultra-high net worth individuals, families, family offices, private accredited investors, and institutional investors.

‍Lighthouse Canton’s Asset Management business comprises strong internal product capabilities in hedge funds, private equity, traditional fundamental analysis, investing through multiple strategies in real estate private equity, private credit, venture capital, growth debt, public equities, and global macros.

The firm has made a number of appointments to enhance its coverage of clients from North Asia and Southeast Asia. It has also partnered with Blue Sail Partners to form a cooperation, using Lighthouse Canton's reach in Asia, India, the Middle East, and the UK. Blue Sail Partners, a Swiss single-family office and advisory firm, will work with Singapore-headquartered Lighthouse Canton to address an increasing need for sophisticated financial solutions and cross-border advisory services. See more here, here and here.