We are a boutique Investment banking and Management Consulting firm working with a single minded focus to help Corporate, entrepreneurial & family businesses execute their growth strategies either organically or inorganically. Using our trusted network of proven experts in different fields and using best-in-class process and methods, we enhance the execution capabilities to our customers as a ‘One stop shop’ advisory firm
Our specialised Transaction Advisory and Consulting services are very focused in helping clients achieve their transaction and growth objectives. We have hands-on experience in assisting Indian businesses in both domestic and cross border deals, valuation, deal structuring, due-diligence, M&A taxation, legal documentation and more. Listed below are our core areas where we can help.
3 pillars of our advisory service structure
We are a team with multiple vertical and domain expertise with 25 years+ hands-on experience in Industry, Investment banking and Consulting. We take a mature 360 Degree approach when advising and that helps clients take optimal decisions. We advise based on “what is best for the client?” rather than “what is convenient for the client” and “What is best for the Advisor?” Also we offer a broad range of services- from M&A to Optimisation of Supply-chain to Family Governance.
We have a core team of expert professionals who partner with us on many assignments. These are reputed professionals with proven experience and expertise in their fields and selected through years of interaction and work assessment. Depending on complexity of assignment “we field the best talent available for solving a business or financial problem”
Generally we work with a client on a long-term relationship basis and form part of the “think-tank” of the client on a continuous basis. Quick and short term assignments are also undertaken depending on do-ability of the assignment.
Our pricing philosophy is “Client should see value in engaging you” and the “pricing is secondary to the value delivered”. Pricing would be more affordable and competitive due to the networked business model and low fixed costs.
We have done a variety of assignments and quite a few large transactions with 25M$ plus ticket size. Our family business clients have all worked exclusively with us for more than 5 years on an average on a variety of engagements.
We are deeply committed to providing high quality advisory services that delivers exceptional value for our customers.
We believe in working with clients for the long term and strive to create long-term positive relationships.
When we take on any engagement, we are obsessed with delivering value.
We are very hands-on and our seasoned senior professionals are actively involved in an engagement from the start to finish.
Good ongoing communication is vital in advisory assignments. We discuss scope, risks, deliverables and fees upfront and provide regular ongoing updates to keep surprises to the minimum.
We have worked with Mr. Ravi Shankar for several years in the past and we find that he easily translates his knowledge and wide experience to solutions that suit clients’ business
Ravi and his team really go the extra mile and that is what sets him apart. He is easy to reach and willing to talk through a situation—even if it’s simply ideating and not related to a current engagement
Constant perfect diligent application of reliable – expert knowledge and intelligence and wisdom to clients’ projects
We have always managed to get value added & professional advice from Mr. Ravi Shankar, CEO of Connect2Expert, every single time. We look forward to our continued interactions
It’s been an honor working with Mr. Ravi Shankar. His listening ear, sharp business acumen & suggestions are our very source of reassurance and confidence
Connect2Expert is founded by Ravi Shankar, a seasoned Corporate professional with 20+ years of industry experience and 10 years Investment Banking and Business Advisory experience. Prior to starting Connect2Expert, he was a Senior Partner with Ernst & Young, in their Transaction Advisory services business and Strategic Financial consulting division. Prior to E&Y, he headed the Personal Products Global Sourcing Team in Unilever PLC. UK and thereafter lead the M&A division for Hindustan Lever in Mumbai as their GM. Before stint with Unilever, he was the CFO at Ponds India Ltd.
Ravi Shankar is a qualified Chartered Accountant. He has also completed Management Education program [MEP] conducted by Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad and EY-Kellogg Management educaction Programme in Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Chicago.
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Key strengths:
Worked on a financial restructuring transaction involving India’s pioneering technology company (in Financial services industry) and a leading IT enabled financial services business.
Cross-border transaction involving e4e a leading IT Enabled Services and Business Process Outsourcing Company, with Mind Tree, a leading Software services business with regard to divestment of its holding in outsourced product development (OPD) and testing Company Aztec Software.
Corporate restructuring projects involving US and Indian subsidiaries of e4e Inc. USA.
Family and Corporate Governance initiative and Performance management and control systems for a leading specialty and industrial lubricant businesses in India.
Debt raising project for the largest private sector dairy company in India
A leading IT enabled services business which is part of a technology-driven industrial group, with publishing and healthcare support services as its main businesses looked at overseas acquisition strategies. C2e was part of the acquisition team of the Company evaluation and decision making in respect of potential transactions.
Performance improvement and value creation for a leading industrial chemicals company
Investor Roadshow for a growth oriented electronics manufacturing company for potential listing in the AIM market in London Stock Exchange.
Merger and Restructuring valuation for Infrastructure Management Services and Warranty Management Company Accel Limited.
Merger swap ratio for internal group restructuring project of one of India’s leading conglomerates with wide range of products from batteries, power solutions to electronics and fruit juices.
Valuation and transaction support for acquisition of the No.1 Cosmetics brand in India for a Fortune 500 global MNC.
Developed and executed Global sourcing and supply chain strategy involving Americas for a leading Fortune 500 FMCG global conglomerate based in Europe.
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