Aspora, a cross-border financial technology company, announced the appointment of Varun Sridhar as Chief Executive Officer of the Wealth & Lending Business.
Varun brings over two decades of experience in financial services and digital banking. Most recently, he served as CEO of Paytm Money and Paytm Services, where he led the platform from launch to profitability. His career spans leadership roles at BNP Paribas, Citibank, and Deutsche Bank, giving him deep expertise in retail banking, wealth management, and fintech growth across multiple markets.
At Aspora, Varun will focus on scaling our wealth management and lending offerings and expanding our cross-border banking solutions in global markets.
Parth Garg, Founder, Aspora, said, “Varun’s experience in scaling fintech platforms and his deep understanding of cross-border financial needs make him an invaluable addition to our leadership team. As we continue expanding beyond the UK, UAE, and US markets, his expertise will be instrumental in delivering the banking infrastructure our community deserves.”
Founded in 2022 by Parth Garg, Aspora (Previously Vance) builds financial solutions tailored for global diasporas—starting with non-resident Indians (NRIs).
In June 2025, Aspora raised $53 million in its Series B funding round, co-led by Sequoia Capital and Greylock Partners, with participation from Quantum Light Ventures, Hummingbird Ventures, Soma Capital, Global Founders Capital and Y Combinator.
