Corporate Development Consultants

Transjovan Capital helps enterprises build disciplined corporate development capabilities through strategic advisory, buy-side M&A support, integration planning, and synergy governance. From board-level decisions to execution-heavy transactions, the team brings partner-led guidance, cross-border experience, and sector depth to help companies pursue growth with greater clarity, speed, and measurable value creation.

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Our Corporate Development Services

End-to-end advisory solutions for enterprises pursuing acquisitions, integration, portfolio strategy, and long-term growth.

CDaaS

A continuous, embedded corporate development model combining strategy, buy-side M&A, Day-1 readiness, PMI, and synergy governance to support large enterprises with sustained execution and reduced CXO bandwidth burden.

Buy-Side M&A

Comprehensive acquisition support covering strategy, target sourcing, outreach, valuation, diligence, negotiation support, closing, and Day-1 readiness for enterprises seeking inorganic growth.

Board Advisory

Strategic guidance for boards and leadership teams on capital allocation, growth priorities, portfolio decisions, and critical corporate development initiatives across the business lifecycle.

PMI & Synergies

Post-merger integration and synergy PMO support with workstream management, reporting dashboards, alignment planning, and governance designed to convert deal rationale into realized value.

Joint Ventures

Advisory support for evaluating, structuring, and integrating joint ventures that help companies enter new markets, add capabilities, and accelerate strategic growth initiatives.

Divestitures

Divestiture advisory for companies evaluating the sale of business units or assets as part of portfolio optimization, capital reallocation, or broader strategic transformation.

Embedded Strategic Support

Build a Stronger Growth Engine

Corporate development consulting gives leadership teams a structured way to evaluate opportunities, execute transactions, and capture value after the deal closes. Transjovan Capital supports enterprises with partner-led advice across strategy, M&A, integration, and governance, helping reduce executive bandwidth strain while improving decision quality, transaction readiness, and long-term growth outcomes across sectors and geographies.

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The Transjovan Difference

Why Choose Transjovan Capital?

Enterprises rely on Transjovan Capital for senior-led advice and execution across complex growth mandates.

Partner-Led

Every mandate is led by senior advisors with deep M&A, strategy, and operating experience.

Global Reach

The team supports cross-border mandates across the US, Europe, India, and APAC markets.

Sector Depth

Advisors bring domain expertise across Industrials, Consumer, B2B Services, and Emerging Technology.

Value Focus

Engagements emphasize synergy capture, integration discipline, and measurable outcomes beyond deal completion.

Meet The Advisory Team

Experienced leaders guiding complex strategic transactions.

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Gaurav Asthana

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.

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Deoki Muchhal

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.

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Rajesh Relan

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.

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Anuraag Guptaa

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.

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Chetan Tolia

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.

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Atishay Jain

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Ananya Ranka

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Avya Malik

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Chetan Tolia

Senior Advisor

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Shanti Priya

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a corporate consultant do?

A corporate development consultant helps companies evaluate and execute growth opportunities such as acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, capital raises, and portfolio strategy. The role often includes target screening, valuation support, diligence coordination, negotiation input, integration planning, and synergy tracking. Strong consultants also advise boards and leadership teams on capital allocation and long-term strategic priorities.

What is corporate development consulting?

When should a company hire corporate development consultants?

Do corporate development consultants help with mergers and acquisitions?

Can consultants support post-merger integration and synergy tracking?

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Still Evaluating Your Growth Options?

Speak with experienced advisors about strategy, transactions, and integration support.

Trusted Credentials

Awards and Recognition

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Best M&A Advisory Firm

Recognized in India for 2024 excellence.

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TiE Global Member

Connected to global entrepreneurship networks.

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Chamber Memberships

Active across leading bilateral business forums.

Discuss Your Corporate Development Priorities

Share your strategic goals, transaction plans, or integration needs, and our team will outline how we can support your next phase of growth.

Contact Us Today

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.