Buy-Side M&A
Comprehensive retained buy-side advisory covering acquisition strategy, target sourcing, valuation, diligence support, negotiation assistance, and closing preparation for enterprises seeking inorganic growth.
Transjovan Capital helps acquisitive companies pursue disciplined growth through strategic buy-side advisory, target sourcing, diligence support, and integration planning. For Washington businesses navigating competitive dealmaking, regulatory scrutiny, and cross-border opportunities, the firm brings partner-led execution, sector depth, and a strong focus on synergy capture from strategy through Day-1 readiness.
End-to-end acquisition support for enterprises pursuing strategic growth, integration readiness, and measurable post-deal value creation.
Comprehensive retained buy-side advisory covering acquisition strategy, target sourcing, valuation, diligence support, negotiation assistance, and closing preparation for enterprises seeking inorganic growth.
Advisory for international acquisitions across multiple markets, helping buyers evaluate overseas targets, manage complexity, and execute transactions with informed cross-border perspective.
Operational planning support that prepares leadership teams for a smoother transition immediately after closing, reducing disruption and aligning priorities from the first day.
Post-merger integration and synergy management support with workstream coordination, reporting, and tracking frameworks designed to help buyers realize deal value faster.
Ongoing corporate development support for multi-deal pipelines, portfolio reviews, and joint venture evaluations that strengthen long-term acquisition planning.
Industry-specific buy-side guidance across Industrials, B2B Services, Consumer, and Emerging Technology to improve target fit, diligence focus, and strategic alignment.
The engagement begins with strategic alignment around growth objectives, investment themes, and target criteria. For Washington-based buyers, this often includes evaluating competitive sector activity, governance expectations, and expansion opportunities tied to national and international markets.
Clients rely on a senior-led team built for strategic, high-stakes acquisition work.
Every mandate benefits from senior execution by ex-Big-4 leaders, CXOs, and experienced M&A advisors.
Washington buyers gain access to opportunities across the US, Europe, India, and APAC markets.
The firm measures success through synergy capture and post-deal value, not transaction volume alone.
Deep experience supports Washington-area enterprises evaluating targets in industrial, technology, consumer, and services sectors.
Experienced leaders guiding complex acquisition decisions.
Managing Partner
Gaurav Asthana is the Managing Partner at Transjovan Capital and brings more than 21 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions and private equity. An ex-Ernst & Young and KPMG professional, he is widely recognized for cross-border M&A execution across four continents. He has advised Fortune 500 corporations, large conglomerates, and private equity funds on cumulative transactions worth USD 15 billion. His experience includes retained buy-side mandates for globally recognized enterprises such as Blackstone, Mahindra, Legrand, Altana, Sumitomo, and Cummins. Under his leadership, the firm earned recognition as the Best M&A Advisory Firm in India. He also serves in prominent industry bodies including the Indo-American, Indo-French, and Indo-German Chambers of Commerce, reflecting his strong global business network.
Head - Consumer
Deoki Muchhal is a strategist and advisor with extensive leadership experience across large multinational organizations. Having served as MD and CFO at Cargill India, he has led acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and technology transformation initiatives designed to unlock long-term enterprise value. His background includes board-level exposure, corporate restructuring, turnaround strategy, and successful merger integration. Deoki brings a practical operator's perspective to strategic advisory, helping clients align financial, operational, and transformation priorities. He also has a strong interest in ventures that improve competitiveness through digital technologies. A meritorious Chartered Accountant and alumnus of a Fortune 50 high-performance leadership academy, he adds seasoned financial and strategic judgment to complex growth and transaction mandates.
Head – Financial Services
Rajesh Relan brings 37 years of experience, including 25 years in senior leadership roles across the insurance industry in India and the Asia Pacific region. He previously served as Managing Director of PNB MetLife India Insurance and has deep expertise in strategy, governance, financial planning, business transformation, and M&A. His career includes launching and scaling businesses, leading turnarounds, and executing acquisitions, including the purchase of an insurance broking company. Rajesh also serves as an independent director on boards of publicly listed companies, including Singer India Ltd. and Jaykay Enterprises. His involvement with industry bodies such as CII, FICCI, Amcham, and USIBC reflects broad market engagement. He contributes seasoned boardroom insight to strategic growth and transaction advisory assignments.
Head – IT Services
Anuraag Guptaa has 27 years of experience in IT services spanning BFSI, consulting, professional services, and BPO. He has held CEO and board-level roles at organizations including First Meridian, Quess Corp, Capgemini, and Gulf Bank. At Quess Corp, he helped build India's largest technology staffing firm, culminating in a 2016 IPO at a valuation of USD 2 billion. His strengths include operational transformation, P&L leadership, greenfield venture incubation, organizational restructuring, and navigating complex M&A environments. Anuraag also mentors and invests in niche startups, bringing a growth-oriented perspective to advisory work. He is an alumnus of Harvard Business School and holds an MBA from LSE, NYU Stern, and HEC Paris, along with Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification from GE.
Senior Advisor
Chetan Tolia brings more than 30 years of leadership experience across major industrial organizations. He has served as a director on the boards of 10 Tata companies and was CEO and Executive Director of WREPL, a Tata Power company in the renewables business. His background also includes serving as Chief HR Officer of Tata Power, CEO of Tata BlueScope Steel Limited, and head of Strategy & Planning at Tata Steel. He played a key role in forming the BlueScope Steel and Tata Steel joint venture and in shaping growth strategy for large industrial businesses. With deep exposure to strategy, joint ventures, board governance, and industrial operations, Chetan adds valuable manufacturing and infrastructure insight to enterprise advisory engagements.
Senior Advisor
A buy-side advisory firm helps companies identify, evaluate, negotiate, and execute acquisitions. Services typically include acquisition strategy, market mapping, target sourcing, valuation support, diligence coordination, negotiation assistance, and integration planning. For strategic buyers, the advisor acts as an extension of the corporate development team, helping leadership pursue inorganic growth with more structure, speed, and discipline.
Speak with experienced advisors about your acquisition goals and timeline.
Recognized in India for 2024.
Connected to global entrepreneurial networks.
Active across international business chambers.
Share your strategic priorities, target profile, or transaction timeline, and our team will outline how we can support your buy-side mandate.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 1800 102 5700. You can also send us a quick email at info@transjovancap.com.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 1800 102 5700. You can also send us a quick email at info@transjovancap.com.