Corporate Advisory

Overview

Trusted Advisors Across the Business Lifecycle

Equinova operates across Corporate Advisory and Investment Management. Equinova Financial Services Pvt. Ltd., the Parent company, leads the Corporate Advisory business, while its subsidiary, Equinova Investment Managers Pvt. Ltd., undertakes Investment Management activities.

Our Corporate Advisory practice works alongside management teams, promoters and investors to provide end-to-end transaction advisory across the business lifecycle. We combine deep financial expertise, industry knowledge and strong relationships with institutional investors, private equity funds, venture capital firms, family offices and strategic investors to help our clients achieve successful outcomes.

Fundraising Advisory

Structuring and executing equity, debt and pre-IPO fundraises to accelerate business growth.
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IPO Advisory

End-to-end advisory for successful IPO execution.
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IPO Journey

Partnering with businesses from IPO readiness to long-term value creation.
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M&A Advisory

Executing strategic transactions that maximize shareholder value.
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Real Estate Advisory

Unlocking value through strategic real estate transactions.
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strategic expertise

Fundraising Advisory

Equinova provides strategic fundraising advisory and end-to-end transaction support across equity, debt and pre-IPO capital raises. We help companies optimize their capital structure and access funding through venture capital and private equity funds, AIFs, family offices, high-net-worth investors, private credit funds, banks and NBFCs.

Equinova advisors reviewing capital structure analysis — Capital Structure Optimization

Advising companies on the optimal combination of equity and debt based on their growth plans, cash flows, risk profile and shareholder objectives.

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IPO Advisory

Multi-Layered Due Diligence

Comprehensive financial, legal, and secretarial due diligence alongside promoter financial verification, enhancing investor confidence.
Stakeholder Management

Coordinating stakeholder management between merchant bankers, statutory auditors, company secretaries, & SEBI or BSE/NSE.
IPO Quantum Advisory

Understand the business and provide advisory on the quantum of IPO funds to be raised to enable sustainable wealth creation for promoters over time.
Timing & Exchange Selection

Advisory on IPO timeline and best scenario for public markets entry, looking into Investor Sentiment and Mainboard v/s SME IPO assessment.
Appointment of Entities

Expert advisory in selection of important IPO stakeholders (Merchant Bank, Legal Firm, Audit Firm) serving the client's best interest.
Proceeds Utilization

Post-IPO fund deployment strategy, capex allocation, working capital optimization, and future fund requirements planning.

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The IPO Journey

Guiding Companies from Private Markets to Public Markets

Institutionalisation

Strengthen governance, financial readiness, and operational processes to meet institutional investor expectations.
IPO Readiness

Assess IPO preparedness and develop a compelling equity story that positions the business for the public markets.
Transaction Management

Coordinate the IPO process with key stakeholders to support efficient execution from planning to listing.
IPO Listing

Support the company through the listing process and the transition to becoming a publicly traded enterprise.
Post Listing

Assist with ongoing investor engagement and capital markets communication to strengthen market visibility.
Value Realisation

Support long-term value creation through strategic capital markets advisory and sustained investor engagement.

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M&A Advisory

Five-Step Process to Maximize Shareholder Wealth & Value across acquisitions, divestitures and partnerships.

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Strategic M&A Advisory

Advising clients on acquisition, divestiture and partnership opportunities aligned with long-term strategic objectives.
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Deal Structuring & Financial Structuring

Designing optimal transaction structures, consideration mechanisms, valuation insights and financing frameworks to maximize value and execution certainty.
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Target Identification & Strategic Fit Assessment

Identifying potential acquisition targets or buyers and evaluating strategic alignment, synergies, and value creation opportunities.
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Value Optimization

Advising on transaction pricing, key commercial terms, and strategy to maximize stakeholder value.
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Post M&A Strategy

Advising clients through the final stages of the transaction, including strategic planning post M&A.

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Real Estate Advisory

Real estate advisory across capital raising, transaction structuring, project financing, debt advisory and market intelligence.

Capital Raising

End-to-end capital raise execution for real estate assets across Holdco, SPV, and project-level structures, with a focus on aligning capital solutions to asset stage, cash flow profile, and investor appetite.
Transaction Structure

Advisory on optimal deal structuring, including equity, structured capital, mezzanine, and senior debt, to enhance bankability, improve returns, and balance sponsor and investor objectives.
Asset & Project Financing Solutions

Supporting businesses and asset owners in raising finance against pre-leased commercial assets and predictable rental cash flows, including Lease Rental Discounting, refinancing and structured funding solutions.
Acquisition Advisory

Strategic advisory on buy-side acquisition opportunities and sell-side asset monetization, supported by external certified valuations to enable transparent pricing and investor diligence.
Debt Advisory

Advisory on the debt side of financing, including lender identification, term negotiation, refinancing, and structuring of customized funding solutions.
Market Intelligence

In-depth market research, trend analysis, and competitive benchmarking to support informed investment decisions.

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Deal Credentials

Media & Entertainment Company

TV, Digital Media & Content Production

Established media and entertainment company with a portfolio spanning television, digital content, OTT, films and intellectual property. Producer of multiple long-running entertainment and factual programming franchises with a strong presence across broadcast and digital platforms.
- Pre-IPO Capital Raise: Secured strategic partnerships to broaden investor reach and strengthen the balance sheet.
- Capital Deployment Plan: Allocation of fresh capital for business growth.
- Advised on a strategic equity partnership with a leading music and entertainment company to unlock long-term strategic synergies.
- Successful IPO Listing: Principal advisor coordinating end-to-end IPO process and managing engagement with Merchant Bankers and Exchange on behalf of the Company.
Fully integrated global travel platform

Forex & Remittance Services

A one-stop B2B and B2C platform - spanning holidays, flights, visas, events, weddings and foreign exchange, operating through an extensive branch network across India with regulatory authorization from the Reserve Bank of India.
- Capital Structure Advisory: Optimized the debt-equity mix to improve financial flexibility while minimizing the overall cost of capital.
- Growth Strategy: Advised on capital deployment priorities and long-term expansion initiatives to support scalable growth.
- Pre-IPO Capital Raise: Structured and advised on a strategic capital raise to support expansion and strengthen the balance sheet ahead of listing.
Precision Engineering Castings Manufacturer

Industrial Castings & Engineering Components

An established, ISO-certified manufacturer of precision iron castings and engineering components, serving leading domestic and global industrial OEMs across electrical equipment and allied sectors.
- Operational & Capex Advisory: Providing strategic insights on capital expenditure planning, enhancement of rated production capacity, improvement in operating margins and realization of operating leverage to strengthen the company’s growth prospects and support value maximization.
- Valuation & Negotiation Support: Reviewing valuation assumptions and benchmarks, identifying key value drivers, and supporting negotiations.
- Sell-Side M&A Advisory: Advising the company on its proposed strategic sale to an established casting company and overseeing the transaction across its entire lifecycle.
- Financial Preparedness: Preparation and presentation of financial projections and transaction-related information and completion of the transaction.
Tech-Enabled Pharma Distribution Platform

Pharma Distribution, SaaS platform, Healthcare

A technology-led pharmaceutical distribution platform consolidating regional distributors and connecting independent pharmacies through its proprietary operating, procurement and retail technology ecosystem.
- Institutional Preparedness: Supporting the company with its investor presentation, financial model, scenario and sensitivity analysis, management information systems and strategic insights.
- Investor Outreach & Transaction Management: Leading investor positioning, institutional outreach, transaction structuring and end-to-end fundraising discussions.
- Series A Equity Fundraise: Advising the company on its proposed ₹100 crore Series A fundraise to accelerate its next phase of growth.

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