Ontrust’s Investment Banking advisory group distinguishes itself by providing independent, unbiased, senior-level advisory services to clients in the most complex and challenging situations. The wide range of sectors covered by Ontrust in a short span of time is testimony to its ability to serve its mid-market corporate clients throughout the lifecycle – from growth stage funding in the initial stages to complex, large sized transactions later in the life cycle.
Products , where we may assist you are
Debt Solutions
Leveraging on the strong relationship with various Banks (PSU’s, Private, Foreign) & Financial Institutions – the advisor helps mid corporate in taking care of their Capital expenditure fund requirements, working capital requirements (fund & non-fund), mortgage loan as well as acquisition finance. The USP of the team is its fast execution and at attractive terms.
ECB Syndication
Corporates are always on the look-out of raising money at best possible terms & conditions. We specialize in assisting them in meeting this objective by enabling them to raise ECB at very low cost from abroad – keeping in mind the capital structure & nature of business of the client.
Structured Finance
To cater to the dynamic need of the client, Ontrust through its strong relationship with Financial Institution, Fund Houses, NBFCs, etc. assist in raising Promoters Funding, Acquisition Finance, Pre-IPO funding, Bridge Loan, amongst others.
Ontrust Capital works together with its clients to understand their strategic objectives and cultural preferences. Our M&A Advisory team offer advises on issues including mergers, divestitures, acquisitions, joint ventures, equity investments, fairness opinions and other major elements of corporate strategy. We provide both buy side as well as sell side M&A Advisory Services.
The Principals having worked on both – buy side as well as sell side possess 360 degree relevant experience in executing a Private Equity (PE) deal. This coupled with strong relationship with various PE & VC Funds (Domestic & Offshore) provides a competitive edge to raise equity for the client at best terms & conditions.
Private Equity Syndication is a complex, long-drawn-out process. Usually transactions last over months and involve multiple stages of deal management such as brainstorming with management about the most appropriate positioning, managing multiple investors with varied offers, effective coordination with service providers for diligence process and advising stakeholders on negotiations. This is a task better left to Specialists and not meant for traditional Chartered Accountants or Financial Advisors.
Ontrust Capital has a strong professional team in Private Equity Syndication with a highly professional approach to each transaction. With a track record of successful deals done with a number of financial sponsors, and its Principle Partners having worked with different PE funds, it possess the relevant network to go and reach out to varied sponsors in India and outside India. It has unique process management experience and expertise which helps in quick closure of complex, strategic transactions. The firm has a very deep understanding of its chosen sectors, which it leverages to position its clients optimally.
Venture Capital is the equity finance support by VC Investor to small startup firms, which has a new concept or has high growth potential and have been in operation for few years. These firms resort to VC funding after the seed fund / angel investment has been taken. Typical VC Investor invests about 1-3 Mn USD in each of the investee company, have long investment horizon (roughly 3-7 years) and invest with an objective to make high ROI (IRR of 30-40% plus). Key Hot Sectors for Venture Capitalists include – IT & ITES, Mobile Apps, Education, Healthcare, Web portal, E- commerce, Biotech, Financial Services, etc.
VC Investors also take significant minority stake into the company (on an average about 10%-30%) and also take a Board seat into the company. The venture capitalist also provides managerial expertise to entrepreneurs besides money. They assist in business development, developing professional team, giving strategic direction and improving corporate governance.
VC’s plan out their exit at the time of Investment – such exit may either be by promoter Buyback (difficult), or by sale to a PE fund or a Strategic sale or even IPO’s (if the markets are good). There are various on-shore & off-shore domestic VC funds which are quite active in India – like SIDBI Venture, Venture East, Accel Partners, Sequoia, etc.
If a company is desirous of raising funds from VC, it should first appoint a reputed Financial Advisor to handhold the company’s promoter from start to receipt of funds. Then prepare a realistic & comprehensive Business Plan for next 3-5 years. Work out on mitigate strategy for various risks involved into the business.
Thus, VC investor not only provides capital but also assist in business development, developing professional team, giving strategic direction and improving corporate governance.
Social Entrepreneurship has always been there in India and will ever remain so. Of late, the awareness toward such services has gained prominence and now-a-days lot more people are willingly & enthusiastically venturing into it – right from improving healthcare, education, women upliftment & empowerment, providing basic amenities, etc.
Ontrust is a financial intermediary in the social investment sector, advising social businesses and enterprises on raising capital. We provide corporate finance and financial advisory services to social entrepreneurs with larger capital raising ambitions.
We have two basic services for social entrepreneurs raising capital:
Introductory Service: We facilitate introductions to a targeted group of potential investors. These are typically socially minded investors who are looking to invest capital directly in to organizations in the same industry and impact area as your own.
Full Advisory Service: We help our clients build a compelling investment case, devise a fundraising strategy and target investors. We work closely with you on optimizing your investment opportunity and maximizing your appeal within the social investment space. When the time is right, we will market your offer to our networks of Individual (High Net Worth) and Institutional investors.