Biswanath Chakraborty

Experience

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  Ericsson

  May 2015 - Jul 2015

  Intern Strategy and Innovation, CSI-ADM

  -Worked here on the technologies associated with Internet of things. Did secondary market research, value chain analysis and business research on the Mergers and acquisitions happening in the areas of interest of IoT. Was part of the strategy team that analysed Ericsson's competitors in ICT space .

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  Brand Capital, India

  Apr 2017 - Jun 2017

  Summer Analyst - Investments (Private Equity/ Venture Capital)

  Worked on Springboard fitment concept, looking for investment opportunities in tech and non-tech space.We at Springboard create Joint Ventures entities with large corporates to create businesses of the future by supporting and nurturing the organization's innovation pipeline. The businesses we focussed on are of the type:1)Highly brand/advertisement dependent.2)Asset light and scalable in nature.3)Looking to disrupt the market rather than chase the market share.4)Aiming to change consumption patterns of people.Created Inorganic Business models for companies with top-line greater than 100cr - Due diligence of the Food and Beverages market, understood the market trends and changes in consumer behavior, tried to link the trends to develop an innovative , scalable and differentiated product portfolio for companies having top line greater than 500 crs.- Met 10+ CEOs of companies and engaged with them for ideation and business creation.-Worked on a live deal for Springboard worth 200 crs , suggested possible changes in the present financial model and did market research for corroborating the information given.- Got exposed to the startup business valuation principles and techniques. Show less

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  Piramal Capital & Housing Finance Limited

  Jun 2018 - Mar 2020

  Senior Analyst, Investments (Real Estate)

  - Financial Modelling, pre-investment deal analysis and complete due diligence for real estate projects - Underwriting deals for real estate developers- Analyzed portfolio with a book size of ~ Rs 5,000 Cr- Assisted team in deal exit of ~75 mn dollars for a marquee project of the largest real estate developer in India to a global financial institution. Created financial model, information memorandum for the investor. - Lead Analyst in deal exit of Rs 190 Cr to the 2nd largest private bank of India. Created financial models and deal exit presentations for the investor. Show less

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  IMAP India

  Mar 2020 - Feb 2021

  Manager, Investment Banking

  Handled end to end structured debt transaction advisory across sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare and hospitality

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  Axis Bank

  Feb 2021 - Aug 2022

  Senior Manager, Coverage - Large Corporates and Conglomerates

  Corporate Banking Vertical, Coverage Team, Buy-side - Corporate LendingLead Investment Analyst for the below transactions:a) Term Debt to the extent of Rs 170 crore for the setup of a captive solar power plant for a subsidiary of a listed entity in metals and minerals space.b) Term Debt to the extent of Rs 100 crore to a leading private player in the glass manufacturing space.c) Term Debt to the extent of Rs 20 crore to a private petrochemical company.d) Short Term Loan to the extent of Rs 350 crore to a listed leading FMCG player in the edible oil segment.e) Short Term Loan to the extent of Rs 500 crore to a listed player of a large conglomerate in Renewables Space.f) Working Capital Debt to the extent of Rs 80 crore to a leading QSR chain in the country.g) Working Capital Debt to a private subsidiary of a listed player in the metals and minerals space.Asset monitoring/General housekeeping for a portfolio of ~30 companies and book size of ~Rs 3000 crore. Show less

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  Edelweiss Alternatives

  Sept 2022 - now

  Part of the Investment team at ESOF III, a $900 million India focused performing credit fund with mandate to deploy debt capital across sectors (except real estate) with a minimum ticket size of Rs 250 Cr. https://www.edelweissalternatives.com/1. Lead Associate in a structured credit investment of Rs 600 Cr to the 3rd largest unlisted Cement Player in the country2. Lead Associate in a structured credit investment of Rs 800 Cr including equity investment of Rs 300 Cr to Biocon Group, one of the largest Biopharma/Biosimilar players in the world3. Part of the deal team in one of the largest structured credit investment ~Rs 3,200crs to Jayaswal Neco Industries Limited. Show less

  • Principal

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Senior Investment Associate

    Sept 2022 - Apr 2024