New York Alternative Investment Roundtable Welcomes Arootah as New Platinum Sponsor

New York, NY– June 17, 2025 – The New York Alternative Investment Roundtable (NY ALT) proudly announces Arootah as its newest Platinum Sponsor. Arootah is a leading provider of alternative investment advisory, talent acquisition, and talent development.

The partnership strengthens NY ALT’s mission to foster best practices, transparency, and collaboration within the alternative investment community. As a Platinum Sponsor, Arootah will help expand NY ALT’s educational programs, thought leadership initiatives, and professional networking opportunities.

“We are thrilled to welcome Arootah to the Roundtable as a Platinum Sponsor,” said Kunjan Mehta, President of the New York Alternative Investment Roundtable. “Arootah’s focus on performance optimization and leadership development aligns perfectly with the goals of our organization. Their support will enhance our ability to deliver high-impact content and events for our community.”

Arootah CEO Rich Bello brings invaluable experience as Co-Founder and COO of Blue Ridge Capital, a leading hedge fund he built with industry icon John Griffin. Over 25 years, they scaled Blue Ridge Capital to over $10 billion in Assets Under Management, with Rich overseeing operations, finance, and talent. Together, they also launched family offices and a Fund of Funds. His career includes key roles at Tiger Management, Morgan Stanley, and Ernst & Young, where he built high-performing teams, refined financial operations, and shaped strategies for top-tier firms.

Rich Bello states, “Arootah joins forces with NY Alt to underscore our dedication to advancing best practices and promoting peak performance within the alternative investment community.”

He adds, “We actively support NY ALT’s mission through key topics such as goal-setting and time management for investment leaders. We enhance advisory and coaching with proprietary technology, significantly benefiting allocators. We unlock potential at any level of an organization through clarity, strategy, and accountability. As demand for outsourcing in the alternative investment industry grows, our team is ready to step in and steer your team in the right direction. Whether you’re starting a new fund or looking to optimize a long-standing firm, we offer expertise from key roles such as Chief Compliance Officers to due diligence specialists, etc., providing the guidance to incite growth in your organization.”

This collaboration will bring NY ALT members access to Arootah’s thought leadership, performance tools, and strategic advisory insights.

For more information about membership or to apply to become a member of the Roundtable, please visit www.ny-alt.org or e-mail us at [email protected].

About New York Alternative Investment Roundtable

The New York Alternative Investment Roundtable is an industry non-profit organization that fosters high-caliber networking and professional growth through events that feature visionary investment thinkers and compelling topics to promote education and best practices in the alternative investment industry. Membership comprises investors, investment managers and other industry professionals. Our monthly interactive programs, both in-person and virtual formats, enable participants to hear insights from thought-provoking speakers, exchange ideas, and build key relationships. For additional information about the Roundtable, visit: http://www.ny-alt.org.

About Arootah

Arootah is an executive coaching and business advisory firm working with alternative investment executives and their teams to achieve peak performance. Learn more here: https://arootah.com/