India Focus
We are particularly focused on the Indian market, which is expected to expand rapidly in the future. We are supporting Japanese companies’ entry/expansion into India via M&A, strategic investments and JV. We regularly conduct events and seminars to share the latest India market updates.
Proprietary Deal Origination
- Relationships with business owners, private equity funds and various financial intermediaries on a pan-India basis
- Identify transactions at an early stage and develop them on a proprietary basis
Indo-Japan M&A Execution Team
- Unique combination of senior Indian and Japanese M&A bankers based out of Tokyo to ensure proper communication and seamless deal execution
- M&A bankers with established track record of success in India and Japan
India Market Intelligence & Understanding
- Access to local industry experts to gather market intelligence on the target/sector to enable sound decision marking on valuation and other key aspects of the transaction
Customize Due Diligence Program
- Access to senior teams at Big 4 / international accounting, tier 1-2 legal, forensic, environmental, HR and strategic consulting firms
- Develop and customize DD programs based upon client’s requirements
Operational Experience
- Operational experience of working with Indian owners and businesses enables forming a practical view on key aspects of transaction documentation and post-acquisition support (if required)
Expectation Management
- Sensitivity to cultural and other softer aspects of doing business in India and Japan enables the managing of expectations on both sides
Local Administrative Support
- Access to various experts for immigration support, real estate procurement, recruitment and other administrative matters
India’s Cross-Border Transaction Head
Managing Director
at XIB Tokyo
- Over 2 decades of experience - M&A (Buy-side & Sell-side), LBO financing, PMI and operational roles (C-suite) level
- Advised multiple Japanese companies like a major life insurance company, a major water treatment company, a major printing company, a major printing ink manufacturer, etc. seeking to enter/expand India market
- Prior to XIB, Gaurav was a Director/Head of M&A at US$4 billion automotive components group in India.
- Led one of the biggest inbound acquisition from Indian company into Japan i.e. Acquisition of the iron casting and steel forging business of Asahi Tec Limited with presence in Japan, Thailand & China (Revenues of JPY 45bn)
- Moved to Tokyo in 2015 to serve as CFO responsible for Post Merger Integration
- Began his career at Grant Thornton India and spent 10 years focusing on M&A advisory and Fund raising