Buy-Side M&A
End-to-end buy-side advisory covering acquisition strategy, target sourcing, valuation, diligence, synergy case development, negotiation support, and closing readiness for enterprises pursuing inorganic growth.
Transjovan Capital supports acquisitive enterprises with rigorous M&A due diligence and financial advisory services tailored for Reston, VA decision-makers. For companies operating near the Dulles technology corridor and broader Northern Virginia market, we bring cross-border transaction experience, sector depth, and partner-led execution to help evaluate targets, validate value drivers, and prepare for confident deal execution.
Explore transaction-focused advisory services designed to support evaluation, execution, integration, and long-term value creation.
End-to-end buy-side advisory covering acquisition strategy, target sourcing, valuation, diligence, synergy case development, negotiation support, and closing readiness for enterprises pursuing inorganic growth.
Advisory support for international acquisitions, helping clients assess overseas targets, navigate multi-market transaction complexity, and execute cross-border deals with greater confidence.
Strategic divestiture support for companies evaluating the sale of business units or assets, with guidance on positioning, transaction readiness, and value realization.
Post-merger integration and synergy management services that align workstreams, track value capture, and provide board-ready reporting after a transaction closes.
Board-level advisory on capital allocation, growth priorities, and transaction strategy to help leadership teams make informed decisions across the business lifecycle.
Independent strategic and M&A support for acquisitive enterprises and high-growth companies seeking disciplined corporate development across sectors and geographies.
Our team helps buyers and investors pressure-test targets through financial analysis, strategic diligence, synergy evaluation, and transaction support. For Reston, VA companies operating in Northern Virginia's fast-moving technology and enterprise ecosystem, we combine global M&A experience with practical boardroom judgment to reduce execution risk, validate investment theses, and support stronger outcomes from signing through integration.
Clients rely on our team for experienced, independent, and execution-focused transaction advisory.
Senior advisors stay directly involved from diligence planning through negotiation and post-close priorities.
We support Reston-area clients pursuing opportunities across the US, Europe, India, and APAC markets.
Ex-Big-4, former CEOs, CFOs, and board leaders bring practical transaction and integration judgment.
For Northern Virginia deal teams, we emphasize synergy capture and execution readiness, not just closing.
Experienced leaders guiding complex transactions worldwide.
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
M&A due diligence typically includes financial analysis, quality of earnings review, working capital assessment, debt and cash verification, synergy evaluation, operational risk review, and support for validating the investment thesis. It helps buyers understand historical performance, identify red flags, test management assumptions, and prepare for negotiation, closing, and post-deal integration with clearer visibility into value drivers and risks.
Speak with our advisors about diligence, valuation, and deal execution.
Recognized industry award for 2024.
Established advisory firm since 2011.
Advised on USD 15Bn transactions.
Share your acquisition, divestiture, or diligence priorities with our team. We will review your objectives and outline how our advisory support can fit your transaction process.
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.