Rahul V. Shah is a Co-Founder and Managing Principal at Sherpa Capital Group, LLC (Sherpa), a boutique private equity real estate firm specializing in direct lending for bridge debt and equity investments secured by real estate. Founded in 2010, Sherpa is known for its entrepreneurial lending solutions, diverse product offerings, and commitment to service. The firm’s track record includes funding over 350 transactions with its own proprietary capital, all while making credit decisions and handling servicing in-house through its dedicated principals.
Before co-founding Sherpa, Rahul successfully established a mortgage banking company, originating more than $500 million in residential and small-balance commercial loans. His extensive background in business development and strategic alliances features a tenure as a Manager at Encyclopedia Britannica, where he managed strategic internet initiatives. Rahul’s professional journey also includes valuable experience as a Senior Consultant at Arthur Andersen’s Transaction Advisory Group, specializing in due diligence for corporate finance transactions involving financial institutions, private equity firms, and mid-sized corporations. His consulting expertise spans over 50 transactions across diverse industries, with deal sizes ranging from $50 million to $1 billion.
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Rahul holds a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy with a Concentration in Finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
