Growth Equity & Capital Firms

Transjovan Capital helps enterprises and high-growth companies pursue expansion with strategic growth capital, corporate development, and cross-border advisory support. With experience spanning the US, Europe, India, and APAC, the firm brings partner-led guidance, sector depth, and transaction discipline to capital raises, acquisitions, and growth initiatives that need more than generic financial advice.

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Our Growth Equity & Capital Services

Strategic capital and growth advisory services for enterprises pursuing expansion, partnerships, and long-term value creation.

Growth Capital

Advisory support for companies raising capital to fund expansion, enter new categories, strengthen distribution, and accelerate strategic growth with the right capital structure.

Strategic Board Advisory

Partner-led guidance for boards and leadership teams on capital allocation, growth priorities, and strategic decisions across different stages of the business lifecycle.

Corporate Development

Independent strategic and M&A support for acquisitive enterprises and emerging companies seeking disciplined growth through capital planning, partnerships, and inorganic expansion.

Joint Ventures

Evaluation and advisory services for joint ventures that help companies enter new markets, build capabilities, and structure partnerships aligned with long-term growth goals.

Strategic Programs

Ongoing support for multi-deal pipelines, portfolio reviews, and growth initiatives that require structured execution and clear alignment with enterprise objectives.

Cross-border Buyout

Cross-border acquisition advisory for companies pursuing international growth, supported by transaction experience across the US, Europe, India, and APAC.

Partner-Led Strategy

Capital Advisory Built for Scalable Growth

Growth capital decisions shape far more than funding—they influence governance, expansion pace, and long-term enterprise value. Transjovan Capital supports leadership teams with strategic, partner-led advice across capital raises, corporate development, and cross-border growth initiatives. The firm combines board-level perspective, sector expertise, and transaction execution experience to help clients pursue growth with sharper alignment, stronger diligence, and clearer value creation outcomes.

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The Transjovan Difference

Why Choose Transjovan Capital?

Clients rely on the firm for senior-level judgment, global reach, and execution grounded in real operating experience.

Partner-Led

Every mandate benefits from direct involvement by senior advisors with deep M&A and capital experience.

Global Reach

Cross-border capabilities span the US, Europe, India, and APAC for internationally minded growth strategies.

Operator Insight

Team includes ex-CEOs, CFOs, board members, and former Big-4 professionals with practical judgment.

Value Focus

Advice is aligned to synergy capture, strategic fit, and long-term enterprise value creation.

Meet The Advisory Team

Experienced leaders guiding complex growth decisions.

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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 is a growth capital firm?

A growth capital firm helps businesses secure funding and strategic guidance to expand operations, enter new markets, build capabilities, or pursue acquisitions. Unlike lenders focused only on debt, these firms often advise on capital structure, investor positioning, governance, and long-term value creation. For enterprises, the right advisor can also support partnerships, joint ventures, and broader corporate development planning.

Is growth equity the same as venture capital?

When should a company seek growth capital advisory?

What types of companies benefit most from growth equity advisory?

How is growth capital different from buy-side M&A advisory?

Can a growth capital advisor help with cross-border expansion?

What should companies look for in a growth equity and capital firm?

Do growth capital firms only work with startups?

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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 entrepreneurial networks.

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Chamber Network Memberships

Active across major international chambers.

Start a Strategic Growth Conversation

Share your capital, expansion, or corporate development priorities, and our team will respond with the right next steps.

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.