Manan Anand
Investment Associate at growX ventures
Gurugram, Haryana
Overview
Work Experience
Investment Associate
2024 - Current
growX ventures is a pioneering EnterpriseTech and DeepTech focused fund that strategically invests in innovations across transformative sectors like Semiconductors, DefenceTech, SpaceTech, AI, Cybersecurity and Advanced Manufacturing, amongst others. With a stage-agnostic approach and deep commitment to supporting founders, we drive technological innovation in India's dynamic startup ecosystem. For investments, please reach us at startups@growx.vc
Stint with a Family Office
2022 - 2024
Investment Analyst
2022 - 2022
Deal sourcing, evaluation & execution Fund operations & strategy Investor relations
Investment Team
2022 - 2023
Part of the Investment Team at TreeForest Capital.
Associate Consultant - Deal Advisory | M&A
2021 - 2022
Advised on a range of buy and sell side M&A deals to UK-based entities across various industries.
Associate - Investment Banking
2020 - 2021
Industry coverage included TMT and Industrials.
Career Transition (Family Business)
2017 - 2020
Took a break from Investment Banking to scale up Maya Woods, our family business.
Analyst - Investment Banking
2016 - 2017
As a part of CA Industrial Training/YES Securities Analyst Program, I was working as an Analyst (CA Industrial Trainee) in the Investment Banking division. Industry coverage included Healthcare & Life Sciences.
Strategy & Business Development
2017 - 2020
Entrusted with the responsibility of taking this budding venture to greater heights.
Articled Assistant | Transaction Advisory Services
2014 - 2016
At BrightBridge Advisors, I specialized in Corporate Finance, including Business Valuations, Buy-side/Sell-side Advisory, Financial Models, Business Plans, and investor materials such as Teasers, Pitch Books, and Information Memorandums. Key Contributions: - Built financial models and valuation analyses for capital raises across sectors like solar energy, edtech, and consulting. - Conducted valuation reports for regulatory purposes involving investments from leading private equity funds and foreign holding companies. - Developed market entry strategies, including for an LED lighting distributor entering Canada. - Supported partners in investor negotiations and term sheet reviews for fund-raising transactions. - Designed India entry strategies for international businesses. Experience in due diligence, strategy formulation, and collaborating with stakeholders for impactful financial outcomes.