Kunal Sharma

Experience

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  Deloitte U.S. India offices

  Jun 2004 - Mar 2005

  Associate

  # Developed business intelligence system for one of the largest business houses in India (Tata Sons) and I soon became the National Director’s point of contact for market and business intelligence

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  Evalueserve

  Mar 2005 - Dec 2005

  Senior Business Analyst

  # Fair market valuation of a Fortune 500 transportation company within time & allocated budget # Developed country entry strategy for a UK-based insurance company to expand across Europe; the strategy was implemented and the client gave company several repeat orders following this success# Competitive analysis for global electrical and electronics good manufacturer in IndiaManaged a team of 2-3 Analysts across various projects / business development initiatives.

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  ICF International

  Dec 2005 - Jun 2011

  Engagement Manager

  ICF London, UK from July 2008 to June 2011); Manager, Senior AssociateTransaction Advisory Experience:# Acquisition advisory to two investment banks for two prominent acquisitions in the Carbon Credit market# Led ICF team on transaction support advisory mandates on investments and/or financing worth over for £1 billion# Successfully managed European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) €60 million Multilateral Carbon Credit Fund (MCCF) as Fund Technical Manager. # Part of the team that facilitated change management/sustainability projects at a £ 25 billion petrochemical & diversified industrial firm, Saudi ArabiaCorporate Finance and M&A Experience:# Executed M&A transactions along with a Senior VP for ICF in the EU region; From a list of 100+ targets, Assessed a select few till advanced investment stage (all private transactions), one was later acquired.ICF Delhi, India (Dec 2005 to Jul 2008); Senior Associate, Associate, AnalystTransaction Advisory Experience:# Started, developed and led ICF India’s Carbon Finance vertical when ICF started its Indian office in 2005. Advised on carbon finance projects leading to transactions worth over £100million# Originated ~20+ investment targets (from a list of >500 targets) for a NY-based environmental hedge fund and conducted due-diligence on select targets and secured carbon credits worth >£150m# Conducted due-diligence on a £80 million PE investment in 820MW gas power project in India # Led the change management/sustainability projects at NDPL (a power utility serving a population of 5 million in North Delhi, India) and BALCO (a £650 million Aluminum company, India).Over the five year period, I had rapid career progression moving on from being an Analyst in 2006 to Manager in 2011. Show less

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  Climate Change and Adaptation focussed PE firm

  Sept 2010 - Feb 2011

  Part-time Internship

  # Developed investment screening criteria and identified ~200 investment targets from a database of 3,500+ companies in the European water sector # Identified 5 distressed public companies as M&A or divestiture candidate

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  Turn-around focussed Management Consultancy Firm

  Mar 2011 - Apr 2011

  Part-time Internship

  # Worked with the Chairman of a PE owned global logistics company post-financial restructuring to develop operational restructuring strategy and business plan; my recommendations related to targeted marketing and fleet optimization (cost reduction) were implemented

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  Aloe Private Equity

  Jul 2011 - Apr 2014

  Investment Professional

  # Deal Origination: Reviewed 50+ deals and presented select few to investment committee# Fund-raising: Successfully supported fund-raising activities for the fund through presentations’ preparations, answering complex fund-raising related questions, representing fund in LP meetings and conferences# Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Annual Audit and net asset value (NAV) Calculations: Liaising with the Fund CFO/Director with reporting of latest financial and ESG performance of portfolio companies. Supporting preparation of periodic newsletters, annual accounts and NAV. Maintained comprehensive financial and share capitalization model for portfolio companies# Annual LP General Meetings (AGM): Supported 3 AGMs and represented the two portfolio companies. Organised company tours for existing and prospective LPs. # Board Positions: Within a year of managing two portfolio companies, was appointed non-executive board director at both the companies. During my managing of these companies: One of the company registered >120% growth & expanded from one site to four sites. While, the other company, aggressively controlled costs and expanded one of its subsidiaries commercial operations globally.# Investment Experience: Provided support to the CFO of one of the portfolio companies to complete two bolt-on acquisitions, through due-diligence, term-sheet preparation, financial modelling, 100 day plan and providing key performance index (KPI) template for on-going monitoring. Raised monies internally/ externally to support these acquisitive activities for which prepared investment memorandum and associated presentations# Commercial Experience: Along with Technical Director of one of the subsidiaries, executed multi-billion $ counter-parts to commercialise an innovative technology# Structuring & Remuneration Committee Experience: Actively participated in Board meetings and adept at handling complex and sensitive issues, e.g. Management Compensation (RemCo), Budgets Show less

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  Independent Consultant

  May 2014 - Mar 2015

  Independent Consultant

  Ongoing and Completed Assignment:# Structured Joint Venture between a UK HQ business and Central Asian Partner in Transportation Sector# Structured Share Acquisition in an Information Technology Venture in the UK# Supported Fund-Raising effort for an Asian focussed Energy & Infrastructure VentureAs I work independently, I am able to offer support on range of issues as prime Consultant or as subject matter expert as sub-contracted Consultant to your project.# Projects completed in timely manner, with excellent response time and top-notch quality. References available on request. Show less

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  Octopus Investments

  Oct 2014 - Nov 2014

  Investment Consultant

  Worked within the Solar Team, where I was involved in valuation of their portfolio companies on Solar Platform (Lightsource)

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  MVision Private Equity Advisers

  Mar 2015 - Aug 2016

  Senior Associate
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  Verdier & Co. Corporate Advisory

  Aug 2016 - Feb 2018

  Founding Member & Vice President
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  Paras Group

  Dec 2017 - now

  Founder

  After over 15 years of experience, and having worked as an investment banker, management consultant, principal investor + taking operational role as COO/CFO - I started on my own to work on transaction, where I have very strong conviction on its impact, its economics and its market positioning. Hopefully, all three in the same transaction.

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  Farlap Capital Limited

  Feb 2018 - Aug 2021

  Chief Operating Officer
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  World V

  Jul 2023 - now

  Partner