Aum Thakarkar

About Aum Thakarkar

Buy-side advisory | Search funds | Private capital investing | Digital micro-acquisitionsB.Sc. Economics and Finance graduate (University of London, LSE curriculum) with hands-on experience in private equity research, self-funded search, and mid-market M&A in India.At Pocket Fund, I lead buy-side advisory for high-net-worth individuals and investor groups acquiring high-quality, founder-led private businesses. My work spans the full deal lifecycle including proprietary sourcing, financial analysis, diligence coordination, and closing. I also support a self-funded search effort focused on acquiring profitable digital assets such as B2B SaaS products, newsletters, and scalable content businesses.Previously, I was part of Succession Capital Partners, one of India’s first search funds, where I worked on sourcing, evaluating, and developing investment theses for businesses in the lower mid-market.I bring a research-driven approach to investing, combining financial analysis, structured market insights, and AI-enabled workflows to enhance sourcing and decision-making. I am particularly interested in scalable operating models, founder-led transitions, and the intersection of private capital and technology.Open to connecting with investors, operators, and builders who are thinking deeply about growth and value creation in overlooked markets.

Experience

1. Senior Analyst

   Pocket Fund

   Jul 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   At Pocket Fund, I lead buy-side advisory for high-net-worth individuals and investor groups looking to acquire high-quality private businesses across the globe. My role spans the full transaction lifecycle, with a focus on sourcing, evaluating, and closing deals involving founder-led, well-run companies with long-term growth potential.Key areas of focus include- Buy-Side Deal Advisory: Working closely with founders to identify and pursue strategic acquisition opportunities across the mid-market and small-cap space- End-to-End Deal Execution: Managing each stage of the acquisition process; from opportunity identification and outreach to diligence, financial analysis, and closing coordination- Proprietary Deal Sourcing: Developing a strong and targeted deal pipeline through direct outreach to founders, a trusted network of intermediaries and advisors, and select inbound referrals from long-standing relationships- Negotiation & Execution Support: Assisting clients in shaping deal terms, evaluating business fundamentals, and coordinating with the acquirer and target company’s teams through to transaction close.Self-Funded Search | Micro Acquisitions (Pocket Fund)As a complement to my advisory work, I support a self-funded search focused on acquiring small, profitable digital businesses. This includes niche B2B SaaS products, newsletters with engaged audiences, and scalable digital assets. I assist with sourcing, evaluating opportunities, and supporting deal structuring, contributing to targeted micro acquisition effort.

Education

• University of London

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Economics and Finance