Independent Advisory for Enduring Outcomes

Trusted advisors
for transformative
transactions.

Acretus Advisory is a sector-focused investment bank specialising in M&A and capital raises across Education, Healthcare, Industrials and Consumer sectors.

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Core Sectors
M&A
Advisory & Execution
Fund
Raise Mandates
Who we are

A focused advisory firm built on deep sector insight.

Acretus Advisory LLP is an independent investment banking firm committed to delivering objective, high-quality financial advice to growth-stage and established companies. We work closely with founders, promoters and institutional stakeholders to create meaningful outcomes — whether through strategic acquisitions, divestitures or capital raises.

Our approach combines rigorous financial analysis with nuanced sector understanding, enabling us to identify opportunities and structure transactions that others may overlook.

We believe the best advisory relationships are built on trust, transparency and a genuine alignment of interests. Our role is not simply to close a transaction — it is to ensure that every deal we advise on creates enduring value for our clients.

— The Acretus Ethos

Independence
Conflict-free advice aligned entirely with client interests.
Depth
Sector expertise that goes beyond generalist coverage.
Rigour
Meticulous diligence and financial craftsmanship on every mandate.
Discretion
Confidential, professional handling of sensitive transactions.

Our Focus Areas

Mergers & Acquisitions Private Equity Fund Raises Sell-Side Advisory Buy-Side Advisory Strategic Advisory Growth Capital
Our Sectors

Deep expertise
where it matters most.

We concentrate our efforts in sectors where our team has built meaningful relationships, proprietary insight and a track record of successful transactions.

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Education (K–12)
School chains, EdTech platforms, tutoring businesses and supplemental education providers across India's dynamic K–12 ecosystem.
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Healthcare (Hospitals)
Single-specialty and multi-specialty hospital networks, diagnostics companies and healthcare services businesses seeking strategic partnerships.
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Industrials
Manufacturing, engineering services, logistics, auto-ancillaries and specialty materials businesses pursuing scale or ownership transitions.
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Consumer
FMCG brands, direct-to-consumer businesses, food & beverage companies and retail chains at inflection points of growth or consolidation.
What we do
Mergers & Acquisitions
Fund Raise Advisory
Buy-Side Advisory
Strategic Advisory

01 / Mergers & Acquisitions

End-to-end M&A execution for sell-side mandates.

We guide promoters and shareholders through every stage of a sale process — from valuation and positioning, through investor outreach, to term sheet negotiation and deal closure. Our sector focus means we can identify the most relevant strategic and financial acquirers and run a process that maximises value.

  • Business valuation and financial modelling
  • Preparation of Information Memoranda and teasers
  • Identification and outreach to strategic and financial buyers
  • Transaction structuring and term sheet negotiation
  • Due diligence coordination and closing support
  • Post-merger integration advisory

02 / Fund Raise Advisory

Growth capital and private equity fund raises.

We help high-growth businesses raise primary capital from private equity funds, family offices, strategic investors and venture capital. Our deep relationships with the investor community allow us to identify the right capital partner — one aligned with your growth ambitions and governance philosophy.

  • Growth equity and private equity raises
  • Investor pitch preparation and storytelling
  • Financial model preparation and scenario analysis
  • Investor identification and targeted outreach
  • Term sheet negotiation and closing
  • ESOP structuring and cap table advisory

03 / Buy-Side Advisory

Supporting acquirers in identifying and securing targets.

For strategic acquirers and private equity sponsors pursuing inorganic growth, we provide end-to-end buy-side advisory — from target screening and approach through to due diligence support and negotiation. We act as a trusted extension of your M&A team.

  • Acquisition strategy and target landscape mapping
  • Proprietary target origination within our networks
  • Initial outreach and managing confidentiality
  • Financial and commercial due diligence support
  • Transaction structuring and negotiation
  • Integration planning advisory

04 / Strategic Advisory

Independent counsel on critical strategic decisions.

Beyond transactions, we advise boards and management teams on strategic matters — partnership evaluations, business restructuring, ownership transition planning and competitive positioning. Our independence ensures advice that is genuinely in your best interests.

  • Fairness opinions and independent valuations
  • Joint venture and partnership structuring
  • Business restructuring and turnaround advisory
  • Ownership transition and succession planning
  • Board-level strategic counsel
Our Team

Leadership with conviction and experience.

Our team brings together decades of combined experience in investment banking, private equity and sector-specific advisory. We are practitioners, not generalists — each member of our leadership brings deep domain expertise and an established network within their respective sectors.

Harsh Tenneti
Harsh Tenneti
Partner

Harsh brings extensive experience in M&A advisory and investment banking across India's education, healthcare and industrial sectors. He focuses on originating and executing complex cross-sector transactions for growth-stage and established businesses.

Apoorva Chandra
Apoorva Chandra
Partner

Apoorva brings investment banking experience across healthcare, education, consumer and technology sectors, with a track record spanning sell-side M&A, capital raises and strategic advisory. He focuses on originating and executing transactions for founder-led and institutional businesses across India.

Get in Touch

Let us work on your next transaction together.

Whether you are considering a sale, seeking growth capital, or evaluating a strategic acquisition, we welcome an initial, confidential conversation.

Phone
+91 99621 80048 / +91 78208 21236
Office
#A1302, SSC, JP Nagar 6th Phase,
Bengaluru – 560078, Karnataka