Rajiv Gupta

Co-Founder

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India24 yrs 5 mos experience

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Key Highlights

20+ years in investing across multiple industries.
Expertise in AI-driven technology investments.
Proven track record in M&A advisory and strategic initiatives.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned investment professional with a focus on technology and healthcare sectors.

Contact

vijarlive@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Investment BankingPrivate EquityTechnology DevelopmentMergers And Acquisitions

Other Skills

AI TechnologyCapital MarketsCorporate FinanceDCFE-commerce SolutionsFinancial AnalysisFinancial ModelingInvestment StrategyInvestmentsMergersMergers & AcquisitionsProprietary InvestmentsRoboticsStrategic AdvisoryStrategy

About

• 20+ years in Investing (PE & VC), Investment Banking and Consulting • Across India, London, Paris • Across industries, but primarily Technology (which I believe could drive productivity in almost everything in this world) and Healthcare • B2B2C tech venture • Currently, Partner at Avatar Growth Capital - Investing $10-30M in VC stage tech companies ( AI-native software, AI-enabled services, and India-oriented AI transformation opportunities) - Love to engage with founders solving real problems using technology, with focus on customer journeys - Participate in business building (US mid-market GTM strategy, pricing, contract structuring, partner/channel strategy, evaluating operational & financial lead indicators, sales efficiency, capital allocation & capital efficiency, M&A, process automation) - Been part of building-up of Avatar since inception (investment strategy, legal structure, Anchor & LP interactions) • Portfolio: SirionLabs Pte Ltd, Blueshift Labs Inc., Corestack Inc. and Mad Street Den Inc. • Chartered Accountant

Experience

Avatar growth capital partners

Partner

Jan 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 2 mos · Mumbai Area, India

Investing $10 - 30M each in VC stage technology companies: AI-native software, AI-enabled services, and India-oriented AI transformation opportunities.
Origination, execution and post-investment business building
Portfolio: SirionLabs Pte Ltd, Blueshift Labs Inc., Corestack Inc. and Mad Street Den Inc.

Investment BankingPrivate EquityCapital MarketsCorporate FinanceFinancial AnalysisValuation+4

Fashion discovery technologies private limited

Founder & Director

May 2016 – Dec 2016 · 7 mos · Mumbai Area, India

Robotics for Styling (fashion)
Focused on hyper-personalised size fit to solve the sales returns problems faced by the fashion ecommerce and very poor Ux. Would apply similarly for virtual styling for offline stores
Brands don't custom make but you get personalised products (apparel and others)

Mentorcap management private limited

Vice President

Jan 2013 – Apr 2016 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Mumbai Area, India

Managing Proprietary Investments.
Investment Banking (buyside advisory to Visvires Capital and Reliance PE investment in Sula)

Investment BankingProprietary Investments

Violet arch

Associate Director

Nov 2011 – Nov 2012 · 1 yr · Mumbai Area, India

Coverage of Financial Sponsors in India (Private Equity/ NBFC/ Hedge Funds)
Coverage of Healthare Companies in India

Goldman sachs

Investment Banking & Principal Investment Area

May 2006 – Oct 2011 · 5 yrs 5 mos · Mumbai/ London/ Paris/ Bangalore

Private Equity
Worked with Goldman Sachs Private Equity team analyzing private equity investment opportunities in insurance, banking, healthcare, media, telecom, animation and education sectors
Selected transactions include Goldman Sachs PIA’s $115m PIPE investment in Max India Ltd and $100m PIPE investment in NDTV Ltd.
Strategic Advisory
Worked with senior board members of Hutchison Whampoa, for its retail business in France (Mar 2010 – Sep 2010)
Strategic initiatives to improve market share and market leadership position in the France Perfume, Make-up and Skincare markets
Mergers and Acquisition
Worked across retail, media, financial services, IT and healthcare (pharma, hospitals, diagnostics & services)
Select transactions include
Advised Sun Pharma in structuring emerging markets JV with Merck
Advised Power Finance Corporation on ~$1.0bn FPO
Advised Sanofi on acquisition of Chattem for $2.1bn
Advised Bridgepoint Capital on sale of Tunstall to Charterhouse Capital Partners for ￡514m
Advised Bridgepoint Capital on sale of Alliance Medical to Dubai International Capital for ￡600m
Advised Bridgepoint Capital on sale of Attendo to Industri Kapital
Provided anti-raid advisory and support to a major pharma distribution company in the UK

Ernst & young

Executive, Assurance Advisory

Apr 2004 – Apr 2006 · 2 yrs

Helped managers in planning engagement, execution of field work and meet engagement timelines and control engagement economics while performing Statutory & Management audits, International reporting and Clause 49 implementation assignments
Enhanced client relationship by driving client satisfaction and making practical suggestions
Clients worked on includes Ispat Industries Ltd, Hindustan Motors Ltd, Timken India Ltd, Paradeep Phosphates Ltd, Concentric Pumps Ltd group companies, Indian subsidiaries of 1st Software Corporation Ltd, DSM Engineering Plastics and Rosa Sugar Works-Oudh Sugar Mills Ltd

S. s. kothari & co / rajesh singhania & associates

Internship

Oct 2000 – Sep 2003 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Helped managers in planning engagement, execution of field work and meet engagement timelines and control engagement economics while performing Statutory, Internal and Management audits
Clients worked on includes L.G. Electronics India, Philips India (Consumer Electronics & Domestic Appliances Division), UDV India (manufacturers of Johnny Walker, Gilbeys) Dooteriah & Kalejvalley Ltd (Goodricke Group), Calcutta Medical Research Institute and B.M.Birla Heart Research Centre