Avinash Kenguva

Investment Banker proficient in M&A, Private Equity transactions. Part of deals with a total value above $300 Mn. Deep experience of handing multiple transactions across the lifecycle. Adept at driving transactions independently through stakeholder and cross functional team management

Work Experience

Senior Associate, Investment Banking | Ernst and Young | Hyderabad

  • Spearheaded the entire deal flow of the $ 80 M majority sale of DR Axion Korea’s Indian subsidiary, an auto-comp manufacturer, to Craftsman Automation. Negotiated key shareholder rights and valuation metrics, helping increase the transaction value by 10% 
  • Engaged with Head of EY Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Products Investment Banking to prepare pitch presentations to win business from metal casting companies, EMS companies 
  • Instrumental in deal sourcing and winning business by extensive industry research, company positioning, and triangulating valuation proposition. Specific deals include:
    • Coimbatore-based manufacturer of air treatment products at a valuation of $ 30 M 
    • India’s leading Immigration and Visa Consulting company at a valuation of $ 15 M
    • Hyderabad-based hearing aid manufacturer at a valuation of $10 M
  • Trained a team of 4 analysts/interns and led the new-hire training sessions for the EY Investment Banking team in Hyderabad


Associate, Investment Banking | Ernst and Young | Hyderabad

  • Developed financial model and prepared the memorandum for the cross-border majority sale transaction of Aparajitha Corporate Services, a GRC Services company, to Xcelerate Pte, a Singapore-based GRC platform, in a $50 M transaction
  • Conducted valuation analysis, including IRR calculation, DCF valuation, Transaction, and Trading comparables. Managed the financial, tax, and legal due diligence process during the sale of Avra Laboratories, Hyderabad, to Advent International Private Equity fund in a $ 100 M transaction
  • Developed complex financial model encompassing FOCO and COCO levers, storewide growth assumptions, and supply chain efficiencies for Polimeraas, a reputed retail chain in South India
  • Identified a $150 M acquisition opportunity in Latin America for Coromandel, India’s largest fertilizer company; researched industry trends and performed target company analysis using analyst reports and S&P Capital IQ 
  • Instrumental in winning business by extensive industry research, company positioning, and triangulating valuation proposition of
    • Hyderabad-based manufacturer of defense motion control products at a valuation of $ 50 M
    • India’s leading organised Packer and Moving company at a valuation of $ 40 M

 

Analyst, Investment Banking | Capital Fortunes | Hyderabad

  • Performed a comprehensive investment analysis and recommended an inorganic growth strategy of creating a Women and Childcare platform with a total revenue of $40 M+ through a merger of pediatric and obstetrics hospitals in Hyderabad
  • Managed the communication and workflow among internal and external parties - lawyers, financial institutions, and investors during the $80 M fundraising for Penna Cements, a reputed cement manufacturer in South India
  • Prepared a valuation report for the promoters of Srini Pharma for their proposed repurchase of a 50% stake from its JV partner Apotex Pharmachem Inc. 
     
Accomplishments
  • Promoted for exemplary performance: Promoted twice within three years at EY Investment Banking – Executive to Associate, and then Associate to Senior Associate
  • Kudos Award: Received ‘Kudos award’ in 2020 – Nominated by Director at EY, Investment Banking for exemplary performance. Received the award within ten months of joining the organization
  • International Peace Poster Contest: The only student to represent Pallavi Model School in the prestigious Lions International Peace Poster contest with over 700 participants.
     
Education

Chartered Accountant, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (CA Internship from Grant Thornton India)

CFA Charter Holder, cleared all 3 Levels

Bachelor in commerce, Osmania University, Hyderabad
 

Certificates
  • Advance Course on Information Technology Training, by ICAI: Awarded by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for proficiency in IT tools & MS office operations for business purposes.
  • EY Analytics – Data Visualization, Bronze badge: Awarded by Ernst and Young after 15hrs of online and on-project training. Badge is testimony of my ability to effectively visualize and analyze raw data to drive decision-making and actions by creating reports and representing data stories.
     
Co/Extra-curricular
  • President - Elected President of the Finance Club of IIM A - PGPX '25 [1/158].
  • Core Committee Member - Consulting Club of IIM A - PGPX '25 [11/158].
  • Basketball Team Captain - Led Bhavans Sri Ramakrishna Vidyalaya team at the CBSE National Interschool Basketball Tournament organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt of India [1/190].
  • High Altitude Trekker- Completed multiple treks, last trek was the 6 days Brahmatal Himalayan trek at an altitude of 12K ft
     

Quick Look

  • Work Experience: 6.1 Years
  • Previous Roles

    Senior Associate, Ernst and Young

    Analyst, Capital Fortunes

     

  • Function : Consulting
    Finance/Accounting
  • Industry/Sector: BFSI
    Consulting
Work Experience

Senior Associate, Investment Banking | Ernst and Young | Hyderabad

  • Spearheaded the entire deal flow of the $ 80 M majority sale of DR Axion Korea’s Indian subsidiary, an auto-comp manufacturer, to Craftsman Automation. Negotiated key shareholder rights and valuation metrics, helping increase the transaction value by 10% 
  • Engaged with Head of EY Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Products Investment Banking to prepare pitch presentations to win business from metal casting companies, EMS companies 
  • Instrumental in deal sourcing and winning business by extensive industry research, company positioning, and triangulating valuation proposition. Specific deals include:
    • Coimbatore-based manufacturer of air treatment products at a valuation of $ 30 M 
    • India’s leading Immigration and Visa Consulting company at a valuation of $ 15 M
    • Hyderabad-based hearing aid manufacturer at a valuation of $10 M
  • Trained a team of 4 analysts/interns and led the new-hire training sessions for the EY Investment Banking team in Hyderabad


Associate, Investment Banking | Ernst and Young | Hyderabad

  • Developed financial model and prepared the memorandum for the cross-border majority sale transaction of Aparajitha Corporate Services, a GRC Services company, to Xcelerate Pte, a Singapore-based GRC platform, in a $50 M transaction
  • Conducted valuation analysis, including IRR calculation, DCF valuation, Transaction, and Trading comparables. Managed the financial, tax, and legal due diligence process during the sale of Avra Laboratories, Hyderabad, to Advent International Private Equity fund in a $ 100 M transaction
  • Developed complex financial model encompassing FOCO and COCO levers, storewide growth assumptions, and supply chain efficiencies for Polimeraas, a reputed retail chain in South India
  • Identified a $150 M acquisition opportunity in Latin America for Coromandel, India’s largest fertilizer company; researched industry trends and performed target company analysis using analyst reports and S&P Capital IQ 
  • Instrumental in winning business by extensive industry research, company positioning, and triangulating valuation proposition of
    • Hyderabad-based manufacturer of defense motion control products at a valuation of $ 50 M
    • India’s leading organised Packer and Moving company at a valuation of $ 40 M

 

Analyst, Investment Banking | Capital Fortunes | Hyderabad

  • Performed a comprehensive investment analysis and recommended an inorganic growth strategy of creating a Women and Childcare platform with a total revenue of $40 M+ through a merger of pediatric and obstetrics hospitals in Hyderabad
  • Managed the communication and workflow among internal and external parties - lawyers, financial institutions, and investors during the $80 M fundraising for Penna Cements, a reputed cement manufacturer in South India
  • Prepared a valuation report for the promoters of Srini Pharma for their proposed repurchase of a 50% stake from its JV partner Apotex Pharmachem Inc. 
     
Accomplishments
  • Promoted for exemplary performance: Promoted twice within three years at EY Investment Banking – Executive to Associate, and then Associate to Senior Associate
  • Kudos Award: Received ‘Kudos award’ in 2020 – Nominated by Director at EY, Investment Banking for exemplary performance. Received the award within ten months of joining the organization
  • International Peace Poster Contest: The only student to represent Pallavi Model School in the prestigious Lions International Peace Poster contest with over 700 participants.
     
Education

Chartered Accountant, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (CA Internship from Grant Thornton India)

CFA Charter Holder, cleared all 3 Levels

Bachelor in commerce, Osmania University, Hyderabad
 

Certificates
  • Advance Course on Information Technology Training, by ICAI: Awarded by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for proficiency in IT tools & MS office operations for business purposes.
  • EY Analytics – Data Visualization, Bronze badge: Awarded by Ernst and Young after 15hrs of online and on-project training. Badge is testimony of my ability to effectively visualize and analyze raw data to drive decision-making and actions by creating reports and representing data stories.
     
Co/Extra-curricular
  • President - Elected President of the Finance Club of IIM A - PGPX '25 [1/158].
  • Core Committee Member - Consulting Club of IIM A - PGPX '25 [11/158].
  • Basketball Team Captain - Led Bhavans Sri Ramakrishna Vidyalaya team at the CBSE National Interschool Basketball Tournament organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt of India [1/190].
  • High Altitude Trekker- Completed multiple treks, last trek was the 6 days Brahmatal Himalayan trek at an altitude of 12K ft