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Team collaboration

A focused team with a shared standard.

Small by design. Deep by practice. Aligned by conviction.

We believe the quality of an investment firm starts with the quality of its people — not the size of its team.

At Hornbill, every member of the team is involved in the investment process. There are no siloed departments or passive observers. Everyone reads, everyone writes, everyone debates.

We hire slowly and deliberately. We look for people who combine analytical rigour with intellectual humility — and who understand that investing well means thinking clearly under uncertainty.

The Team

Manoj Thakur
Manoj Thakur
Founder & Managing Partner
Leads the firm's investment vision and portfolio thinking, with a focus on conviction, sizing, and long-term value creation.
Manoj Thakur
Founder & Managing Partner
Jagdish Patel
Jagdish Patel
Partner & Finance Director
Oversees the financial discipline and operational stewardship that support the firm's long-term platform.
Jagdish Patel
Partner & Finance Director
Monica Joshi
Monica Joshi
Executive Director
Brings research-led perspective to the evaluation of opportunities and the continuous study of businesses over time.
Monica Joshi
Executive Director
Sahil Desai
Sahil Desai
Executive Director
Supports the firm's analytical work through deep study, structured evaluation, and disciplined follow-through.
Sahil Desai
Executive Director
Vaibhav Saboo
Vaibhav Saboo
Vice President
Contributes to investment work through research, diligence support, and ongoing coverage.
Vaibhav Saboo
Vice President

We're always looking for people who think independently, write clearly, and care deeply about the craft of investing.

If that sounds like you, reach out.

If our way of thinking resonates, let's talk.

hello@hornbillcapital.com