Avendus

Avendus is an investment bank based in Mumbai, India, and is known for its expertise in venture deals and private equity. Backed by U.S. private equity giant KKR, the firm has established itself as a top financial advisor in India, working with popular growth-stage startups on their funding rounds.

Over the years, Avendus has capitalized on the growth of India's startup ecosystem, providing financial advisory services to a wide range of deals, including merger and acquisition transactions. The firm has also expanded its offerings to include wealth management, credit financing, and private equity, and has recently extended its financial advisory services to the Southeast Asian region.

With a team of over 150 bankers, Avendus was the top financial advisor in India in 2023, providing services in over 30 deals.

Avendus invests in private equity through its platform: Avendus Future Leaders Fund. Target sectors include information technology, insurance, food product, apparel, accessory, asset management and fintech sectors.