Padantra Technologies LLP is an India-based quantitative research and financial technology company. We are building the research and technology foundation for a globally competitive quant fund from India, focused on systematic investment strategies across global markets.

Our work brings together quantitative research, software engineering, risk management, backtesting and execution. We are developing scalable infrastructure and disciplined research processes for evaluating strategies rigorously and operating them reliably.

Padantra is currently operating in stealth while we build and validate our technology, research and operational capabilities. The establishment and operation of any investment fund will be subject to the applicable regulatory approvals.

The name Padantra is derived from the Sanskrit words pad and antara, representing the distance of a step. It reflects our approach: pursue ambitious goals through disciplined, measurable progress—one step at a time.

Padantra Technologies LLP is recognised under the Startup India initiative and a member of NVIDIA Inception Program for AI Startups, Microsoft for Startups, AWS Activate and Google for Startups programs.

Avnish Midha is the Founder and CEO of Padantra. He brings more than two decades of experience in software product development, high-performance systems, engineering leadership and programme management, including leadership roles at IBM, HCL Technologies, GlobalLogic and Patni Computer Systems.

Since founding Padantra in 2020, he has led the development of its quantitative research, backtesting and algorithmic execution platform, working toward the long-term goal of building a globally competitive quant fund from India.