ANAROCK Capital, the dedicated real estate investment banking and capital markets division of the ANAROCK Group, has announced the appointment of financial structuring and capital raising veteran Varun Malik as Managing Director, Head of Capital Markets (APAC). In his new role, Varun will spearhead the firm’s capital markets initiatives across the Asia-Pacific region, leveraging his extensive expertise in real estate finance and cross-border transactions.

Based out of Singapore, Varun brings a proven track record in structuring complex real estate deals and generating value for investors and stakeholders. Over the course of his career, he has successfully led and closed high-profile transactions across multiple geographies, establishing himself as a seasoned leader in real estate capital markets.

“I’m thrilled to lead ANAROCK Capital’s APAC expansion from Singapore," says Varun Malik. "In today’s interconnected world, our ability to harness cross-border opportunities will set us apart. We will redefine what it means to deliver transformative real estate capital solutions across Asia-Pacific.”

“We’re delighted to welcome Varun to ANAROCK Capital," says Shobhit Agarwal, MD & CEO - ANAROCK Capital. "His remarkable expertise in international real estate finance and demonstrated leadership will supercharge our growth in the APAC region and take our capabilities of delivering next-level capital solutions to our clients several notches higher.”

Varun is a seasoned professional specializing in structuring and capital raising across both debt and equity to most prominent REITs, private fund managers and corporate developers in South-East Asia and the Australia region. With over 18 years of real estate capital markets experience, he has successfully managed cross-border fundraising and acquisitions within Asia-Pacific’s most dynamic markets and has orchestrated numerous high-value deals.

Known across APAC for seamless execution and ensuring substantial returns for investors, Varun is renowned for his innovative approach to structuring complex transactions. He regularly features as guest speaker at prominent industry events and has authored many thought leadership pieces on real estate investments.

In recent years, ANAROCK Capital has solidified its position as a premier real estate investment banking and capital markets advisor by executing several marquee transactions involving Singapore-based investors. In 2024, ACAPL acted as the Transaction Advisor for the landmark acquisition of core assets in Hyderabad by Xander and GIC & in Chennai by Keppel Land both deals valued over USD 235 million each. The firm also served as the Transaction Advisor for a credit deal circa USD 100 million by Oaktree Capital.