Ashutosh Athavale
Investment Banking | M&A and PE Fundraising Advisor
- Role
- Manager at Grant Thornton Bharat LLP
- Location
- Mumbai, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ashutosh Athavale
7+ years of experience in sell-side and buy-side transaction advisory services primarily focused in Medical Devices, Healthcare Delivery (Hospitals), Pharma sector and IT/ITES Sector. 3 levels of CFA education helps in understanding of various types of valuation methodologies, used as best suited for the client.
Experience
Manager
Aug 2025 — Present
I specialize in assisting promoters and key decision makers (C-suite Executives) of the company with critical decisions related to M&A and fundraising, guiding them through the entire process from initiation to closure. This will include1) Collaborating closely with company leadership (C-suite Executives), I structure and execute transactions (M&A or Fund Raise) from deal initiation to final closure.2) Conducting comprehensive industry research, including global and domestic market analysis, identifying key players, financial benchmarking with peer companies, understanding various business models, and staying updated on recent trends and key differentiators.3) Helping clients form well-informed views on achievable valuation price ranges, utilizing various valuation methodologies such as transaction comps, trading comps, and DCF methodology.4) Preparing pitch decks and teasers after thorough analysis of the client and relevant industry, crafting detailed information memorandums (IM), and building comprehensive financial models based on brainstorming sessions with clients.5) Engaging with external stakeholders and prospective buyers and sellers to analyze potential deals, participating in investor meetings, and presenting critical inputs to senior management.6) Leading the client’s finance and other teams through various due diligences, including Financial, Direct and Indirect Taxes, Legal, Commercial, Contracts, and others.7) Providing support in post-diligence negotiations, SHA, SPA documentation, and final closure.In summary, think of me as your strategic partner, market researcher, financial analyst, and deal negotiator all rolled into one. I’m here to turn complex transactions into smooth, successful deals.
Education
University of Mumbai
Master of Commerce, Banking and Finance
2019 — 2021
University of Mumbai
Bachelor’s Degree, Financial Markets
2012 — 2015
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