Founded in June 2021 in New York City, LASDAX began its journey as a specialized investment firm with a clear focus on equities. Within just a few months, the company expanded operations to Dubai, which soon became its largest hub. From these early beginnings, LASDAX steadily built its reputation by consistently delivering exceptionally high compounded annual growth rates (CAGR)—even through one of the most turbulent financial periods in recent history. Over the past four years, LASDAX has grown into one of the world’s most successful investment firms. Its client base today includes billionaires and multi-millionaires across the globe, who rely on LASDAX for personalized portfolio advisory services. Beyond equities, the firm has successfully diversified into venture capital investments, with a particular focus on AI-driven startups—a move that has further boosted its credibility as a forward-looking investment powerhouse. What began with just a few million dollars in 2021 is now a company valued at over USD 500 million.
In 2025, LASDAX entered a new era by expanding into the defence intelligence sector. The company has launched a dedicated subsidiary, LASDAX Aegis StratOps, which has been officially registered and granted permission by the Government of Thailand to operate as a defence and ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) solutions provider. This makes LASDAX one of the few foreign firms allowed to operate in Thailand’s highly regulated defence industry—a significant milestone in its journey of diversification.
Speaking at a recent media briefing, Hayley Mathews, COO of LASDAX, confirmed that full-scale operations in Thailand will begin by June 2026, with recruitment set to start in February 2026. She noted that while operations were initially scheduled to launch in December 2025, external cost factors and political challenges in the region led to a revised timeline. “Our commitment to Thailand remains strong, and we see this as a long-term strategic move. We expect to invest close to USD 20 million in the subsidiary during its initial phase and employ around 40 professionals to build a robust operational base,” she added.
Mathews further revealed that the group is currently in talks with an Indian conglomerate to sell its equities division for an amount upwards of USD 450 million, along with its associated AI-based startups, with the deal expected to close between April and June 2026. This means the Dubai office will be completely sold, while LASDAX will continue to hold operations in Zug, New Delhi, and now Bangkok. As per its latest filing with the U.S. SEC in June 2025, the group had a total of 7 startups under its portfolio. Following this sale, LASDAX retains control of 4 active startups. Notably, all 7 of these ventures were initially acquired when they were either incurring losses or on the verge of bankruptcy. By June 2025, 6 of them were running in profits, with only 1 remaining loss-making—underscoring the firm’s operational efficiency and strategic leadership under CEO Anup Reddy Perati.
To strengthen its Thailand footprint, LASDAX has already acquired SIRITECH Consulting, a Thai intelligence-focused firm, along with a second undisclosed company. These acquisitions demonstrate the firm’s intent to integrate local expertise and create a strong ecosystem in the region.
The driving force behind LASDAX’s success is its Founder & CEO, Anup Reddy Perati, an MIT graduate with a unique background in both finance and defence intelligence. Before founding LASDAX, he had ranked 4th in the U.S. Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) in 2020 and was set to join the U.S. Foreign Service. Instead, he chose to pursue his entrepreneurial vision, blending his expertise in global markets with his defence-oriented background.
Now headquartered under LASDAX AG in Switzerland, the company’s trajectory—from equities to venture capital, and now defence intelligence—illustrates its ability to adapt, grow, and lead in emerging fields. As LASDAX Aegis StratOps gears up to launch operations in Thailand, the firm is not only shaping the future of investments but also redefining its role as a global player in security and intelligence solutions.
