Rajesh Katare

CEO

Mumbai, India21 yrs experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 20 years of experience in investment banking.
Successfully mobilized over ₹1,200 Crores for clients.
Expertise in the entire deal lifecycle across multiple sectors.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned Investment Banker with expertise in Finance and Corporate Advisory.

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Real EstateEquity ResearchCorporate FinanceIPOEquity Capital MarketsFinancial ModelingEquitiesDue DiligenceFinanceFinancial StructuringCapital MarketsValuationFinancial AnalysisManagementInvestments

About

Rajesh Katare is a seasoned Finance Professional and Investment Banker with over 20 years of experience in Fund Raising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Alliance Management, Corporate Advisory, and Investor Relations. Over the course of his career, Rajesh has worked on more than 100 transactions and cumulatively mobilizing in excess of ₹1,200 Crores for clients. His expertise spans the entire deal lifecycle — from origination to execution — across Private Equity, M&A, Alliance Management, and Equity Capital Market transactions. With a strong sectoral focus on Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare and Consumer, Rajesh works closely with promoters, boards, and senior management teams to deliver capital strategies and transaction solutions aligned with long-term business objectives. In his current role as Director at Whiteowl Ventures, a boutique investment banking firm, he leads mandates that drive strategic value creation, leveraging deep industry knowledge, rigorous financial expertise, and an execution-driven approach.

Experience

Livlong 365

Head - Strategy & Investor Relations

Mar 2024 – Aug 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos

Principal Coordinator for Equity Fundraising Initiatives — Principal Coordinator for Equity Fundraising Initiatives; Lead cross-functional coordination for equity fundraising efforts, including the development of investor materials. Overseeing MIS reporting and treasury management.

Pantomath capital advisors private limited

VP - Investment Banking

Jan 2023 – Mar 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Focused on originating and executing Equity Fundraising and M&A transactions, encompassing end-to-end deal management from business development through closure.

White owl ventures

Director

Oct 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 6 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Systematix group

VP - Investment Banking

Jan 2017 – Sep 2021 · 4 yrs 8 mos · Mumbai

Originating and executing Equity Fundraising and M&A transactions, encompassing end-to-end deal management from business development through closure.

Gcv life

Manager Investment Banking

Jun 2014 – Jan 2017 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Originating and executing Equity Fundraising and M&A transactions, encompassing end-to-end deal management from business development through closure.

Khandwala securities limited

Manager - Investment Banking

Feb 2008 – May 2014 · 6 yrs 3 mos

Origination and Execution of Transactions - M&A, Private Equity, IPOs and Rights Issue
Engaging clients on various options of equity funding – IPOs, Rights Issue, Private Equity, Stake Sale etc.
Conversant with IPO process as per SEBI regulations including drafting, vetting, filing and compliance.
Advised on pre-issue preparations, road-shows and issue management activities.
Gained diverse experience across sectors including real estate, manufacturing and mining.