sandesh sonar
@sandeshsonar
Investment banker specializing in M&A, fundraising, and high-impact financial modeling.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I’m an investment banking professional with 10+ years of experience in M&A advisory, fundraising, and financial modeling across global institutions and boutique advisory firms. I specialize in building decision-grade models and analysis to support strategic planning, valuation, and transaction execution.
Across technology, FinTech, SaaS, and emerging sectors, I help drive deals end-to-end—preparing investor materials like Information Memorandums and pitchbooks, running buyer outreach, and coordinating due diligence. My experience includes mandates exceeding ~$110M in enterprise value and capital raising across equity and debt.
I’ve contributed to meaningful transaction outcomes, including ~US$20M in enterprise value and support on mandates exceeding ~US$50M, while also supporting ~$40M in enterprise value across multiple transactions. I’m known for combining strong industry research with rigorous scenario and sensitivity analysis to make recommendations actionable.
Most recently, as an Associate (Finance, Contract), I built and maintained integrated financial models across business verticals, including weekly updates, sensitivity analysis, and liquidity/runway forecasting. I partner closely with senior leadership to translate financial planning into execution—budgeting, treasury operations, and operational cost optimization.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Associate – Finance
Echo Base Global
Apr 2025 - Nov 2025 (7 months)
Built and maintained an integrated financial model covering three business verticals, including weekly updates and sensitivity analysis to support strategic planning. Managed treasury operations (crypto KYB, fund transfers, reconciliations) and oversaw accounts payable with approval compliance.
Investment Banking Associate
FE International
Jan 2024 - Nov 2024 (10 months)
Executed sell-side M&A transactions for SaaS and digital services clients, building valuation analyses and financial models to support structuring and investor discussions. Prepared CIMs and investor presentations and supported execution activities including due diligence coordination and negotiation support, with transaction exposure totaling ~US$20M enterprise value and mandates exceeding ~US$50
Supported M&A and capital raising transactions across FinTech, healthcare, and emerging technology sectors by building complex operating projections, valuation models, and scenario analyses. Produced pitchbooks and investor materials while translating client-facing financial analysis into actionable insights and contributing to industry newsletters and research publications.
Assisted in M&A and capital raising engagements across FinTech and emerging technology, including preparing deal pitch materials and supporting investor and buyer identification. Completed transaction-related analyses such as RFP preparation for a Japan casino license, financial statement benchmarking for a Tier-2 capital raise, and sourcing acquisition targets for clients across Europe and Asia.
Investment Banking Analyst
Mudita Growth Partners
Jul 2014 - May 2017 (2 years 10 months)
Built feasibility models for projects using IRR, DSCR, and scenario analysis, and prepared pitchbooks, teasers, and information memorandums for fundraising and M&A processes. Supported deal execution across multiple transactions totaling ~US$40M enterprise value and conducted sector research across NBFC, agrochemicals, and dairy industries.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research
M.M.S. (Finance), Finance
Completed M.M.S. (Finance) at K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research (Mumbai University) in 2014.
Pune Institute of Computer Technology
B.E. (Info. Tech.), Information Technology
Earned B.E. (Info. Tech.) from Pune Institute of Computer Technology (Pune University) in 2011.
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