Track Record
Sowmy VJ brings over 30 years of experience across diverse financial sectors, including hedge funds, consulting, private equity, and banking, to his role as Managing Partner and Founder of Helix.
His professional journey and thought leadership have directly shaped the eco-economics thesis that underpins Helix's investment strategy.
Sowmy VJ's Track Record with Previous Roles
Sowmy VJ's experience prior to founding Helix.Earth includes significant roles where he managed substantial portfolios and led strategic initiatives:
General Partner, Private Equity & Urban Growth at Stratos Financial Advisory Services (July 2011 - August 2015): He managed a $100 million portfolio focused on infrastructure and real estate. During this tenure, he also facilitated $50 million in deal flow and developed a marketplace model connecting capital providers to growth-stage opportunities.
Consulting Partner - Financial Services Advisory at Tata Consultancy Services (September 2015 - February 2024): In this role, Sowmy led UK advisory services for financial institutions, delivering C-suite level solutions in risk, recovery planning, and portfolio realignment. He executed investment and regulatory transformation for tier-1 banks and pension funds, and advised global investment banks on various compliance and restructuring initiatives.
Al Khalij Commercial Bank (December 2009 - July 2014): He was instrumental in structuring a fixed income vehicle to fund infrastructure projects in Qatar, significantly improved the bank's Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) while expanding its balance sheet, and positioned the bank as an effective acquisition target.
Earlier Leadership Roles (1999-2009): His career began with leadership positions at firms like KPMG, Deloitte, ITC Infotech, and HCL, focusing on risk advisory, enterprise resilience, and IT infrastructure.
This extensive background showcases his proven success in advising large institutions on portfolio reallocation, risk restructuring, and regulatory transformation.
How Sowmy VJ Selected and Developed the Eco-economics Thesis
The eco-economics thesis is not merely a selection from existing theories but rather a foundational framework developed by Sowmy VJ himself. This is evident through:
Founding Principle of Helix
He founded Helix as a hedge fund specifically "grounded in the Eco-economics thesis," indicating it as the core concept from the very inception of the firm.
Professional Specialization
His professional summary explicitly states his specialization in "aligning investment strategy with financial, social, and environmental sustainability". This long-standing focus on sustainable finance demonstrates a deliberate and evolving commitment that culminated in the development of the Eco-economics thesis.
Author of the Thesis
Sowmy VJ has authored "Eco-economics I & II," a series of books dedicated to "integrating investment with systemic sustainability". This highlights his deep personal research and thought leadership in the field, establishing him as the originator and key proponent of this distinctive approach.
Building from the Ground Up
At Helix, he "built portfolio strategy and investor thesis from the ground up" , confirming that the Eco-economics thesis is an original construct derived from his expertise and vision to integrate long-term value creation with systemic sustainability.