Chandra Patel is an entrepreneur who founded global alternative asset management business, Antarctica Capital.
Antarctica Capital has more than $3.5 billion in assets under management and specializes in private markets, real assets and insurance. Established in 2010, the firm has offices in the USA, UK and India with headquarters in New York.
Serving as Managing Partner of the business, Chandra leads on strategy, expansion and relationships. Under his leadership, Antarctica Capital has developed proprietary investment strategies like SIGA®, SARO®, and SEREY™ and raised its first real estate fund.
Chandra held senior leadership roles in technology, investment and asset management businesses, namely with Global Partner Acquisition Corp II (before it merged with Stardust Power) and Endurance Acquisition Corp. He holds noteworthy experience in cross-border transactions and with policy work, as well as investments in technology industries, with expertise in emerging sectors and markets. He started his career as an associate at a New York law firm.
Chandra sits on the boards...Chandra Patel is an entrepreneur who founded global alternative asset management business, Antarctica Capital.
Antarctica Capital has more than $3.5 billion in assets under management and specializes in private markets, real assets and insurance. Established in 2010, the firm has offices in the USA, UK and India with headquarters in New York.
Serving as Managing Partner of the business, Chandra leads on strategy, expansion and relationships. Under his leadership, Antarctica Capital has developed proprietary investment strategies like SIGA®, SARO®, and SEREY™ and raised its first real estate fund.
Chandra held senior leadership roles in technology, investment and asset management businesses, namely with Global Partner Acquisition Corp II (before it merged with Stardust Power) and Endurance Acquisition Corp. He holds noteworthy experience in cross-border transactions and with policy work, as well as investments in technology industries, with expertise in emerging sectors and markets. He started his career as an associate at a New York law firm.
Chandra sits on the boards of Weddell Re, Splitero Inc., EarthDaily Analytics Corp., TRG Datacenters, eCommunity Holdings, American Life & Security Corp. and Play Rugby USA. He is also Chairman of the Board at the Constellation Acquisition Corp I. Previously, he was on the boards at Global Partner Acquisition Corp II, Endurance Acquisition Corp and Stardust Power.
Chandra graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Kansas. He attended the London School of Economics where he achieved a Master’s degree in Economics. He holds a Doctorate in Law from Boston College (Juris Doctor).READ MOREVIEW LESS
Antarctica Capital is an international private equity firm investing in real assets and private markets. The firm has its focus on private equity, but also invests in real estate, insurance, infrastructure, space tech, and financial services.
EarthDaily is a software and analytics space company developing world-leading technologies in data services, satellite processing and machine learning.
Splitero Inc. is a fintech company giving homeowners innovative options to access home equity. Unlike traditional products, Splitero offers homeowners a lump sum in exchange for a share in the future appreciation (or depreciation) of the value of their house.
Ecommunity Holdings LLC focuses on developing and managing open-access fiber networks across the US. Ecommunity aims to bridge the digital divide by providing high-speed gigabit fiber connectivity to underserved urban and rural communities.
TRG provides peace of mind by hosting the critical infrastructure of businesses in a cutting-edge, strategically-located data center. Backed by a highly skilled team, they deliver personalized service, exceptional reliability, disaster-resistant facilities, redundant power systems, and industry-leading uptime.
Play Rugby USA started as a weekend rugby program for homeless youth in Brooklyn; grew to lead the promotion of grassroots rugby in underprivileged communities in New York and became the principal driver in the national effort to promote Sports-Based Youth Development (SBYD). The goal is to address socio-economic inequality: teaching positive life skills and creating a better world through rugby.
Constellation Acquisition Corp I is a New York-based blank check company that was incorporated to merge with, acquire, or exchange shares with another business or entity. The aim is to create a business combination with another entity, called an initial business combination.
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Previous Board Positions
Global Partner Acquisition Corp II
Chairman of the Board
GPAC II was founded with the aim to enable a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, or other business combination with one or more entities.
Endurance Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company with the aim to acquire one (and more) businesses and assets, through mergers and capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, reorganization and stock purchases.
Stardust Power develops lithium products to supply the electric vehicle industry. The firm is building resilient supply chains in its efforts to contribute to U.S. energy independence.