Abhishek Krishna
Gurgaon
Summary
Accomplished financial professional with over 20 years of expertise in financial analysis, modeling, valuations, mergers and acquisitions, and fundraising across equity and debt sectors in India and the GCC. Domain proficiency includes manufacturing, retail, direct-to-consumer, SaaS, food and beverage, education, fin-tech, fast-moving consumer goods, hospitality, and solar industries. Proven track record of raising over $200 million in equity and $50 million in debt through impactful business plans, information memorandums, feasibility studies, and detailed project reports. Possesses a deep understanding of taxation and commercial regulations in India and the GCC, complemented by a robust network of relationships with companies, venture capital and private equity funds, angel investors, bankers, and legal due diligence firms.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
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1
Certification
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Language
Work History
Vice President
Vehan Alternative Investment Fund-VAIF
03.2023 - Current
- A Category-II Alternative Investment Fund registered with SEBI, India
Associate Director (part-time)
Sachi & Shen Partners LLP
01.2025 - 11.2025
- An emerging boutique investment banking firm providing advisory services for corporate finance, M&A, fund raise, etc.
Financial Controller (virtual/ Part-time)
Vesta Elder Care Pvt Ltd
03.2023 - 03.2025
- Provider of tech-enabled nursing/ eldercare services in major cities across India
Senior Manager
Libgem Solutions
07.2018 - 04.2022
- A boutique Investment banking firm started in 2007 with offices in India, UAE and USA
Senior Consultant - Business Advisory Services
Grant Thornton
11.2014 - 05.2018
- Part of Grant Thornton, a global 6th ranked Accounting, Audit, and Tax firm with member firms in 130+ countries
Investment Manager
Oman Brunei Investment Company
09.2011 - 11.2014
- A joint venture PE fund promoted by Oman & Brunei govt investing in Healthcare, Aviation and Infrastructure sectors
Associate
Abu Timam Grant Thornton
07.2007 - 09.2011
- An Audit, Assurance and Consulting firm (part of Grant Thornton network with member firms in 130+ countries)
Markets Forecaster
Informa PLC
01.2006 - 12.2006
- A FTSE 100 index listed UK company focused on publishing, business intelligence, and exhibitions
Education
Executive Certification - Investment Banking & Financial Analytics with Corporate Governance
Indian Institute of Management, Mumbai
03.2026
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance
Finance, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
12.2005
Bachelor of Engineering, Honors - Electronics Engineering & Computer Systems
Electronics Engineering & Computer Systems, Huddersfield University, United Kingdom
07.2001
Skills
Team leadership
Strategic planning
Coaching and mentoring
Decision-making
Websites
Certification
Certificate in Series XIX-C Alternative Investment Fund Managers, National Institute of Securities Market, India (May'25)
Certificate in Financial Planning & Analysis (Sept'21); Equity Research Modelling (Sept'21); Startups Funding (Sept'21)
MENTORSHIPS
Outreach Network, a mentorship platform for early-stage founders incubated at ISB, India 10/2025 – till date
Venture Capital
Opportunity Sector / domain Amount invested Location Completion
1 An equipment lease financing company catering to airport concessionaires, solar power and manufacturing clients Financial services $2mn India May'2023
2 A sports talent management company managing celebrity cricket, badminton and tennis players Sports $850k India In process
M&A
Opportunity Sector / domain Deal size Location Completion
1 Merger between two leading financial services providers Financial services Oman June'2012
PE/VC / Strategic Investor - Fund Raising
Opportunity Sector / domain Deal size Location Completion
1 Gelato ice-cream brand F&B/ Retail $8mn India In process
2 A premium women apparel brand Apparel / Retail $2mn India In process
3 A facility management and support services company Services $6.5mn India In process
4 A bespoke customised online tailoring solutions company for men and women Fashion-tech $3mn India In process
5 A brand that offers specialty coffees, comfort foods, desserts, and drinks at 5 retail stores F&B $1mn India Jan'2025
6 A company providing eldercare/ nursing services Health-tech $500k India Mar'2025
7 A premium women apparel brand Apparel / Retail $5mn India Mar'2023
8 A cloud-based accounting automation solutions provider SaaS $5mn India Mar'2023
9 Omni-channel retailer with 5 stores in South India Retail $2mn India Mar'2023
10 A travel operator providing India-CIS countries inbound and outbound travel booking Travel $2mn India Jan'2020
11 A D2C womenswear fashion brand D2C Apparel $2.75mn India Mar'2021
12 A Start-up in home healthcare, day care and wellness products Health and wellness $1mn India Aug'2022
13 An airport baggage transfer, handling and delivery service Travel $2.5mn India Nov'2022
14 A pre-engineered buildings/ prefab structures provider Manufacturing $7mn India Feb'2021
15 A commercial refrigeration solutions provider Manufacturing $10mn India June'2020
16 A 5-star hotel-cum-resort project in South Goa, India Hospitality $5mn India May'2016
17 An integrated mobile application for national and regional language news content Information $1mn India Jan'2015
18 A contract drug research company Pharma $3mn India Aug'2025
19 A Fintech offering unsecured loans in the B2C segment through a mobile app Fintech $10mn India June'2025
20 A Mobile medical lab testing device (Lab on Bike) Medical diagnostics $5mn India June'2015
21 A greenfield K-12 school development project in NE India Education $5.75mn India Feb'2017
22 A Sterile Pharma API drug Manufacturer Pharmaceuticals $9mn India Apr'2018
23 A company engaged in application research and nutritional formulations for humans and animals Pharmaceuticals $2mn India Jan'2025
24 A manufacturer of fruit drinks in HDPE bottles F&B/ Manufacturing $2mn India Mar'2025
25 A manufacturer of smart LED TV, washing machines, ACs and coolers Manufacturing $3mn India Aug'2025
26 A premier travel retail company managing retail & F&B operations at airport's, metro stations Travel / Retail $15mn India Apr'2025
27 A chain of retail stores operation in 100+ cities in India Retail $15mn India Aug'2016
28 Rights issue for Oman’s largest listed NBFC company Financial services $75mn Oman Sept'2010
29 A greenfield retail shopping mall cum residential apartment project in Salalah, Oman Hospitality/ Real Estate $50mn Oman Jan'2011
30 A 5-star hotel/hospitality development project Hospitality/ Real Estate $5mn Oman June'2012
31 A Power transformers & switchgear Manufacturer Manufacturing $4mn Oman Apr'2014
32 A greenfield hypermarket development project in Oman Retail $20mn Oman Feb'2009
33 A flexible packaging products manufacturer Manufacturing $4mn Oman Aug'2008
34 A 303 KW greenfield solar power plant project Solar Power $1mn Oman Oct'2013
Timeline
Associate Director (part-time)
Sachi & Shen Partners LLP
01.2025 - 11.2025
Vice President
Vehan Alternative Investment Fund-VAIF
03.2023 - Current
Financial Controller (virtual/ Part-time)
Vesta Elder Care Pvt Ltd
03.2023 - 03.2025
Senior Manager
Libgem Solutions
07.2018 - 04.2022
Senior Consultant - Business Advisory Services
Grant Thornton
11.2014 - 05.2018
Investment Manager
Oman Brunei Investment Company
09.2011 - 11.2014
Associate
Abu Timam Grant Thornton
07.2007 - 09.2011
Markets Forecaster
Informa PLC
01.2006 - 12.2006
Executive Certification - Investment Banking & Financial Analytics with Corporate Governance
Indian Institute of Management, Mumbai
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance
Finance, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Bachelor of Engineering, Honors - Electronics Engineering & Computer Systems
Electronics Engineering & Computer Systems, Huddersfield University, United Kingdom