Anup Reddy Perati in Spotlight as LASDAX Sells Equities Arm for $450M

Bangkok, Thailand — October 5, 2025

By Jonathan Reeve, Business Correspondent, Bangkok Post

In a major corporate development, LASDAX AG, the globally renowned investment firm headquartered in Switzerland, has confirmed that it is in the final stages of negotiations to divest its equities division for a sum exceeding USD 450 million (₹4,100–4,200 crore Indian Rupees).

Speaking at a press conference in Bangkok, LASDAX Chief Operating Officer Hayley Matthews revealed that discussions are underway with a leading India-based conglomerate for the acquisition. “Talks have progressed significantly, and we expect the deal to close in Q2 2026,” Matthews stated. The proposed sale will not only include LASDAX’s core equities arm but also three of its AI-driven subsidiaries — Espexa, PrescribeAI, and Accuedge — which have been integral to the company’s technology-driven investment strategies. According to Matthews, the transaction will be a hybrid structure, consisting of both cash and equity components in the acquiring company.

In a rare disclosure, Matthews detailed the internal allocation of proceeds from the sale. “90% of the proceeds will be allocated to our Founder and CEO, Anup Reddy Perati, while the remaining 10% will be shared among the existing staff members,” she said.

Following the sale, both Anup Reddy Perati and Hayley Matthews will step away from LASDAX’s equities operations, while all other employees will continue under the new parent organization. “We’ve built something pretty special over the past four years, and here’s hoping the journey carries on beautifully with the new owners,” Matthews added.

This announcement marks a significant strategic pivot for LASDAX AG, which recently announced its expansion into the ISR & UAV Defence Solutions sector through its Thai-registered subsidiary, LASDAX Aegis StratOps. With its growing focus on defence intelligence and aerospace technologies, this divestment aligns with the company’s broader long-term vision of transitioning from traditional equities to cutting-edge global intelligence ventures.

When questioned by The Bangkok Post on why the firm was selling part of its business despite earlier statements denying any such plans, Matthews offered a candid response:

“We are still not interested to sell,” she said, “but sometimes external pressures start impacting our family lives and you have to choose between sticking to your stance or peace. We chose the latter. We tried our best to stop them from taking over since June, but things started to get personal around August and began drastically affecting the CEO’s family in India. Eventually, we decided to sell. It’s still a significant amount of money, and we are okay with it. We also made sure that the existing staff are the least bit impacted by the upcoming changes.”

When asked how LASDAX plans to navigate its new business direction in Thailand, given the presence of several established players, Matthews responded confidently:

“Well, we have some solid groundwork. We’ve spent close to two years working on this project and have a very good idea of what we’re getting into. I mean, we initially built LASDAX the same way — starting with six employees at our CEO’s house in New York and then expanding bit by bit. So this isn’t new to us. Although we now have to negotiate without any of our existing staff, I’m sure that the network we built in Thailand will help us move forward. Recruitments will likely start in February 2026, with full operations expected by June 2026.”

When questioned why CEO Anup Reddy Perati never gives press statements or appears publicly, Matthews responded with a laugh:

“I’ve known him since our first day at MIT in 2011. He’s someone who’s extremely camera shy and not very comfortable being surrounded by unfamiliar people. He’s usually quiet and only socializes with a small circle. Besides, he previously served in a key position in the U.S. government, which prevents him from openly giving interviews or public statements. But it’s not that he doesn’t give any — he just values his personal space and prefers staying out of the spotlight. But once he gets along well, he’s the most humorous person you can find — he’ll have you laughing all the time.”

When asked what contributed most to LASDAX’s remarkable success, Matthews reflected on the company’s journey:

“I guess it’s a combined effort by the entire team. At LASDAX, we never take individual credit nor blame any one person — it’s a team game. We win as a team and lose as a team. But if I had to name one person, the major part of the success should go to our CEO, Anup Reddy Perati. The way things are set up in our company is very different from elsewhere. From the beginning, he focused on maintaining a strong work-life balance for everyone. In the past year, the average work time per employee was just 29 hours a week, which is drastically below the industry standard. In fact, ours was the lowest among all registered investment firms in Dubai. That better balance directly led to better outputs. People used to question why we had so many employees for a recently opened startup — but it’s because we split tasks efficiently, and it paid off significantly. So yes, we were confident of success, but even we didn’t expect it to happen this fast.”

When asked if she could share some lesser-known insights about CEO Anup Reddy Perati — who generally prefers to remain behind the scenes — Hayley replied,

“Anyone who knows him well would agree with me — he’s one of the purest souls you’ll probably ever meet. Truly a down-to-earth and kind-hearted individual, which is rare in today’s world. He’s someone who finds happiness in keeping his loved ones happy — that’s probably why he rarely spends or does anything for himself. Exceptionally intelligent — not only with deep expertise in certain domains but also with an extraordinary breadth of knowledge across a wide range of subjects. Ask any professor from our time at MIT, and they’ll tell you he was among the very best — not just academically, but as a person. The values he upholds are exceptional, and it’s an absolute privilege not only to work with him but to call him a friend. What many don’t know is that he’s probably the strictest person most will ever come across — his discipline is quite literally top-tier, like military-grade. A fun fact, though, is that he’s fluent in six languages: 2 Indian languages, along with English, French, Spanish, and German.

Although LASDAX has grown tremendously through the hard work of you and your team, some suggest that it was made easier due to CEO Anup Reddy Perati’s strong connections within the U.S. government. What do you say?

“First, I’ll acknowledge that our CEO is indeed influential and respected, particularly in the U.S. But I strongly disagree with anyone who claims LASDAX achieved its success because of his connections — that’s simply not true. We never relied on any shortcuts or external favors. Anup doesn’t seek help from anyone, and if he did, it wouldn’t have taken us so long to establish our base in Thailand. Everything we’ve achieved is a result of the hard work of our team and the careful strategies we implemented ourselves. I’ll give you a simple example — Anup has the privilege of being escorted through VVIP areas at virtually every international airport in the world, whether it’s in the U.S., Dubai, or even in the country where he holds the least influence — India. Yet, he rarely ever uses it. He prefers to live like a regular person and lead the company with the same humility, driven purely by dedication and hard work — not influence.”