Kabir Sardana

Experience

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  Letsintern.com

  Oct 2011 - Dec 2011

  Intern
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  OKS Group

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2012

  Intern
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  PwC India

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2013

  Intern
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  Grant Thornton LLP

  Jun 2014 - Sept 2015

  Consultant - Corporate Finance
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  KPMG India

  Sept 2015 - Nov 2017

  Corporate Finance / Investment Banking

  Worked on sell side and buy side mandates across M&A, private equity, and structured finance transactions.Prepared investor documents such as information memorandums, financial models, opportunity notes, teasers etc.Took high level of ownership in the team and participated in key discussions with stakeholders and counterparties regarding valuation, deal structuring, term sheet negotiations, finalising definitive agreements etc.INR 2,000 mn high yield structured finance from KKRINR 3,000 mn buyout of a hotel portfolio from a British conglomerateMany more transactions across various sectors like education, technology etc. Show less

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  Rising Straits Capital

  Nov 2017 - Apr 2019

  Investment Professional

  Rising Straits Capital is a Private Equity fund backed by marquee global LP’s with an AUM of c. USD 1 bn & has a focus towards Real Estate.Managed investments worth INR 22 bn across projects in India and worked closely with portfolio companies to enhance investor returnsUndertook various Equity, JV, and Restructuring transactions to provide investor exits including an INR 2,500 mn transaction with a Chinese DeveloperWorked with a European Pension Fund looking to commit USD 200 mn for a managed account partnership focusing on commercial real estateResponsible for investor relations, regular underwriting of assets and reporting to fund’s LPs which included marquee Sovereign Wealth Funds, Fund of Funds, and other Institutional InvestorsPractically took over management of a large 100 acre + township from distressed developer and worked towards reviving the asset which included non-core responsibilities such as liaisoning for approvals etc.Also worked with leading lawyers of the country on large & complex legal battles / arbitrations which included winning an INR 10 bn case against the central govt Show less

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  Katalyst

  May 2019 - now

  Founder

  Founded in 2019, Katalyst is a new age boutique advisory and investment banking firm offering flexible & customised solutions across the deal lifecycle from preparation of collaterals to closure of transaction along with post transaction support.We work with local and global clients on long term retainers or on a project basis.A strong ecosystem and network of leading PE/VC funds, NBFCs, lawyers, consultants allow Katalyst to be a single point of contact for a variety of solutions.While working with clients in various industries and offering sector agnostic services, there is an end to end specialisation in the Real Estate sector where we possess a larger range of capabilities including project ideation, acquisitions, divestments, and restructuring/financing solutions across the capital stack.Current and past assignments include –• Closure of one of the first SPAC IPO's by Indian Sponsors on the NASDAQ ~ USD 230 mn ~ International Media Acquisition Corp• Signature Global, India’s leading affordable housing developer – Retained to work closely with the promoters and senior management helping them with new acquisitions, fund raising and investor relations• Electric Vehicle startup – Series A round for an EV manufacturer focused towards the logistics industry• IBC landscape – Raising INR 3,000 mn in acquisition finance for a winning bidder to complete the takeover of a platform of K-12 schools.• Co-Living/Student Housing player – Closed a USD 1 mn seed round from leading family offices. Also helped sign up 1,500+ beds in NCR to quickly become a large player in the industry• Select other assignments include capital raises for a Bio Diesel manufacturer, a Canadian blockchain fintech player, cross border acquisition of port assets in India etc. Show less