Jun 2023 – Aug 2023 · 2 mos · New York, New York, United States · On-site

• Led due diligence on a fruit product asset for a private equity client, uncovering an 80% revenue dependence on two buyers, leading to acquisition postponement and diversification recommendations
• Analyzed a global precision fluoropolymer leader, including market-size modeling, competitor/physician interviews, and assessment of growth opportunities through expansion and new technology

Sep 2021 – Aug 2022 · 11 mos

• Appeared on Shark Tank India’s first season; delivered a live pitch alongside founder and negotiated a deal with two Sharks for $80K fundraise
• Developed pre-order strategy for monthly product launch; increased revenue from repeat customers by $2K/mo
• Managed investor calls and led fundraising of Pre-Series A round of $400K at 2x the previous valuation; constructed innovative shareholding structure for investment in the UK
• Designed competitions with promotions for customers, improving customer engagement by 300% and increasing average monthly purchase of repeat customers by 10%

Aug 2011 – Sep 2021 · 10 yrs 1 mo

• Witblox provides plug-and-play electronic blocks for K-12 students who are interested in STEM and robotics
• Helped Witblox raise Rs1.3Cr ($175K) from Mumbai Angel Network in Jan 2020

Aug 2018 – Sep 2021 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Tracked opportunities pipeline, led team's annual budget planning to manage 8 deals worth $1.8Bn
• Advised Mid Europa Private Equity on its majority acquisition of Intive (~$100Mn), one of the largest independent custom software development players in the world; also identified targets for add-on acquisitions
• Collaborated with CEO & executive team of a $1Bn digital services provider based in Germany, US, & India, and PE buyers to create multiple year divestment sale structure; handled data room and diligence with 3 PE players
• Rated Best Analyst out of 20 analysts for two consecutive years with stellar rating in both appraisal cycles

Jul 2017 – Aug 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

• Financial advisor for the bid in three Hybrid Annuity road projects in Tamil Nadu totaling over $300Mn
• Involved in analysis of brownfield projects, financial modelling and facilitating financial closure