Aurum Equity Partners LLP is an India-focused investment banking firm established in 2012. The firm specializes in mergers and acquisitions, fundraising, restructuring, and corporate strategic advisory services. With a cumulative deal experience exceeding five decades, the team has successfully closed over 200 transactions across various sectors of the Indian economy. Aurum's mission is encapsulated in its tagline, "Trust is Everything," reflecting its commitment to building long-term trust through character, competence, and connections.
Key Strategic Focus
Aurum Equity Partners concentrates on providing comprehensive investment banking services, including:
- Mergers and Acquisitions: Facilitating sell-side and buy-side M&A, corporate alliances, joint ventures, business divestitures, takeover strategies, and acquisition financing.
- Fundraising: Assisting in private equity and venture capital, mezzanine finance, real estate finance, infrastructure finance, impact funding, and ESG funding.
- Restructuring: Offering balance sheet recapitalization, special situations financing, distressed M&A, liquidation, litigation support, and NPA resolution.
- Corporate Strategic Advisory: Providing valuations and fairness opinions, group reorganization, capital structure and financial planning, and general corporate advisory.
The firm targets key sectors such as consumer markets, industrials, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, banking and financial services, technology, education, infrastructure and energy, real estate and hospitality, and supply chain and logistics.
Leadership Team
- Sanjay Bansal, Founder & Managing Partner: With over 30 years of experience, Sanjay has a deep understanding of handling complex transactions across various sectors. He has successfully closed more than 160 mid and large-sized transactions. Sanjay is also a charter member of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) and the Indian Angel Network.
- Vikram Bihani, Senior Partner: An experienced investment banker with around 25 years of experience and over 85 transactions. A graduate of the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, Vikram has co-founded Mosaic Capital Services and served on the investment committee of a $500 million real estate fund. He is also involved in mentoring startups and holds positions in various organizations.
Competitor Profile
Aurum Equity Partners operates in a competitive landscape with several notable firms:
- The Fortune Group, LLC: A U.S.-based investment banking firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions, private placements, and financial advisory services.
- Clarke Advisors: Provides investment banking services with a focus on middle-market companies, offering expertise in M&A and capital raising.
- Dunn Rush & Co.: Specializes in sell-side M&A advisory services for middle-market companies across various industries.
These competitors offer similar services, emphasizing the importance of Aurum's commitment to trust and its extensive deal experience as differentiators in the market.
Strategic Collaborations and Partnerships
Aurum Equity Partners leverages strategic partnerships with industry veterans who bring over 25 years of experience in various sectors. These strategic partners enhance the firm's capabilities and provide valuable insights across different industries.
Operational Insights
Aurum's extensive experience and sector-focused approach position it as a trusted advisor in the Indian investment banking landscape. The firm's emphasis on building long-term trust and its comprehensive service offerings provide a competitive advantage in addressing the diverse needs of its clients.
Strategic Opportunities and Future Directions
Aurum Equity Partners aims to continue expanding its presence across key sectors of the Indian economy. By leveraging its deep industry knowledge and strategic partnerships, the firm seeks to capitalize on emerging opportunities in mergers and acquisitions, fundraising, and corporate advisory services.
Contact Information
- Website: www.aurumequity.com
- LinkedIn: Aurum Equity Partners LLP
- Twitter: @AurumEquity
- Facebook: Aurum Equity Partners LLP
Aurum Equity Partners LLP maintains offices in Gurugram, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Chennai, India.
