Anindya Roychowdhury, Finance Expert in Greenwich, CT, United States
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Anindya Roychowdhury

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Bio

Anindya is a former Big 4 partner and a transaction specialist who has advised governments, private equities, venture capitals, and conglomerates, including Fortune 500 companies. He leverages his 25+ years of experience in bringing businesses together to provide end-to-end advice on deal readiness, valuation, M&A, and joint venture negotiations. Anindya has an expansive global network of C-suite contacts and has mentored numerous startups, some of which have become large public companies.

Career Highlights

Head of Global Partnerships
The Hashgraph Association
Founder
Consulstation
Partner, Head of Deal Advisory, and Executive Board Member
KPMG

Certification Highlights

CGMA, ACMA
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
ACA
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
ACA
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)

Case Studies

Expertise

  • Business Development
  • Business Strategy
  • Joint Ventures
  • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
  • Pitch Deck Consultant
  • Project Finance
  • Startups
  • Valuation

Work Experience

Head of Global Partnerships

2022 - PRESENT
The Hashgraph Association
  • Empowered startups, enterprises, and government institutions worldwide.
  • Collaborated with Hedera Hashgraph, an organization breaking new ground in the blockchain industry and owned and governed by the world's leading organizations, including Google, IBM, Boeing, Dell, Deutsche Telekom, LG, DBS, and Nomura.
  • Sourced and evaluated businesses for potential grant funding and negotiated alliances and partnerships with enterprises and governments that embrace the Hedera Hashgraph platform.
Focus areas: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Startups, Joint Ventures, Cryptocurrency, Financial Modeling, Fundraising Strategy, Fundraising Consultant, Pitch Decks, Forecasting, Business Planning, Business Plan Consulting, Strategy, Business Strategy, Pitch Deck Consultant, Pitch Preparation, Investment Return Scenario Analysis, IRR, Cash Flow Modeling, Investments, ROI, Partnerships, Negotiation, Investor Presentations, B2B Partnerships, Deal Structuring, Fintech, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Valuation, Private Equity Valuation, DCF Valuation, Cross-border M&A, Equity Investment, Investment Consulting, Investment Committee Advisory, Investment Banking, Project Evaluation, M&A (Buy-side), DCF Modeling

Founder

2021 - PRESENT
Consulstation
  • Established an independent consulting practice in July 2021.
  • Leveraged expertise and network built over 30 years to provide transaction support, partner search, valuation, and related services to companies looking to acquire, divest, enter new regions, and negotiate cross-border joint ventures and alliances.
  • Collaborated with clients from the USA, Caribbean, Switzerland, Finland, Australia, Hong Kong, UAE, and Saudi Arabia across industries including infrastructure, real estate, technology, and media.
Focus areas: Financial Modeling, Fundraising Strategy, Fundraising Consultant, Pitch Decks, Forecasting, Business Planning, Business Plan Consulting, Strategy, Business Strategy, Fundraising, Pitch Deck Consultant, Pitch Preparation, Investment Return Scenario Analysis, IRR, Cash Flow Modeling, Investments, ROI, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Joint Ventures, Partnerships, Negotiation, Investor Presentations, B2B Partnerships, Deal Structuring, Franchises, Fintech, Startups, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Valuation, Business Development, Private Equity Valuation, PPP Projects, DCF Valuation, Cross-border M&A, Series A, M&A (Sell-side), Equity Investment, Investment Consulting, Investment Committee Advisory, Investment Banking, Project Evaluation, Energy, Healthcare, M&A (Buy-side), DCF Modeling

Managing Director, International Advisory

2019 - 2021
Fairway America
  • Expanded the reach of a well-known real estate private equity outside the USA and started an advisory investment banking service line.
  • Introduced and institutionalized several global relationships despite the COVID-19 pandemic, involving sovereign wealth funds and family offices in the Middle East, UK, Europe, Canada, and APAC region.
  • Spearheaded large M&A engagements in the real estate industry for clients in Australia and the Middle East.
Focus areas: Capital Raising, Financial Modeling, Fundraising Strategy, Fundraising Consultant, Pitch Decks, Forecasting, Business Planning, Business Plan Consulting, Strategy, Business Strategy, Fundraising, Pitch Deck Consultant, Pitch Preparation, Investment Return Scenario Analysis, IRR, Cash Flow Modeling, Investments, ROI, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Joint Ventures, Partnerships, Negotiation, Investor Presentations, B2B Partnerships, Deal Structuring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Valuation, Business Development, DCF Valuation, Cross-border M&A, Series A, M&A (Sell-side), Equity Investment, Investment Consulting, Investment Committee Advisory, Investment Banking, Project Evaluation, M&A (Buy-side), DCF Modeling

Partner, Head of Deal Advisory, and Executive Board Member

2006 - 2019
KPMG
  • Established and led the corporate finance service line, expanded it ahead of schedule into a market-leading full-service transactions practice, and progressed from being a director to a partner within two years.
  • Held full P&L responsibility, led a team of 20+ people, and reported to the managing partner. Additionally, acted as COO of deal advisory for the Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Kuwait cluster with 100+ professionals for two years.
  • Positioned KPMG as an advisor of choice for international companies entering Kuwait, led and authored the government official investor handbook, carried out a comprehensive competitive study, and worked on the foreign direct investment legislation.
  • Led financial and commercial due diligence for the largest bank merger in the region with a combined $101 billion and headed the buy-side advisory and due diligence for the largest telecom acquisition in the Middle East for $3.8 billion.
  • Orchestrated one of the largest restructurings in the Middle East for $1.7 billion and the M&A valuation for a $500+ million acquisition of Egypt's largest bank.
  • Headed financial due diligence for Carlyle, one of the largest Middle Eastern conglomerates, regarding a private equity investment of $400+ million.
Focus areas: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Due Diligence, Project Finance, Financial Modeling, Fundraising Strategy, Fundraising Consultant, Pitch Decks, Forecasting, Business Planning, Business Plan Consulting, Strategy, Business Strategy, Fundraising, Pitch Deck Consultant, Pitch Preparation, Investment Return Scenario Analysis, IRR, Cash Flow Modeling, Investments, ROI, Joint Ventures, Partnerships, Negotiation, Investor Presentations, B2B Partnerships, Deal Structuring, Franchises, Fintech, Startups, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Development, Private Equity Valuation, PPP Projects, DCF Valuation, IP Valuation, Cross-border M&A, Series A, M&A (Sell-side), Equity Investment, Investment Consulting, Investment Banking, Project Evaluation, Energy, Healthcare, M&A (Buy-side), DCF Modeling

Associate Director

2002 - 2006
KPMG
  • Launched the media and entertainment vertical in 2003 and established KPMG as India's leading media and entertainment consulting firm.
  • Built and led a cross-functional business development team while working closely with the head of markets and a public relations firm.
  • Served as a key team member advising the government on airport privatization in Delhi and Mumbai, negotiated a sizeable advisory engagement with an airport in Delhi, and established KPMG as a leader in aerospace accounting.
Focus areas: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Due Diligence, Financial Modeling, Fundraising Strategy, Fundraising Consultant, Pitch Decks, Forecasting, Business Planning, Business Plan Consulting, Strategy, Fundraising, Pitch Deck Consultant, Pitch Preparation, Investment Return Scenario Analysis, IRR, Cash Flow Modeling, Investments, ROI, Joint Ventures, Partnerships, Negotiation, Investor Presentations, B2B Partnerships, Deal Structuring, Fintech, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Development, Private Equity Valuation, PPP Projects, DCF Valuation, Cross-border M&A, Series A, M&A (Sell-side), Equity Investment, Investment Consulting, Investment Banking, Project Evaluation, Energy, M&A (Buy-side), DCF Modeling

Vice President

1999 - 2002
AIA Capital (Owned by American International Group)
  • Partnered with the American International Group (AIG) and its affiliates, Blackstone and the AIG Asian Infrastructure Fund, to provide M&A, private equity, and strategy advice across government and private sector industry verticals.
  • Conceptualized India's first regional infrastructure fund under the private-public participation between Gujarat's government, AIG, and the Infrastructure Development Finance Company.
  • Mentored Nazara Technologies, which went from being a startup to now a publicly listed $1.2 billion company with a global presence, and helped raise seed capital until the first round of private equity funding with Sequoia.
Focus areas: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Capital Raising, Financial Modeling, Fundraising Strategy, Pitch Decks, Forecasting, Business Planning, Business Plan Consulting, Strategy, Business Strategy, Fundraising, Pitch Deck Consultant, Pitch Preparation, Investment Return Scenario Analysis, IRR, Cash Flow Modeling, Investments, ROI, Joint Ventures, Partnerships, Negotiation, Investor Presentations, B2B Partnerships, Deal Structuring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Valuation, Business Development, Private Equity Valuation, PPP Projects, DCF Valuation, Cross-border M&A, Series A, M&A (Sell-side), Equity Investment, Investment Consulting, Investment Banking, Project Evaluation, Energy, M&A (Buy-side), DCF Modeling

Group Head, Project Advisory

1996 - 1999
L&T India
  • Obtained the board approval for India's first vendor-initiated fund between L&T, British International Investment, and IL&FS, allowing the companies to participate in opportunities regarding the country's growing infrastructure privatization.
  • Designed and negotiated a unique takeout financing structure for Naramada Bridge, India's first toll bridge project, that was listed in Project Finance International's deals of the year for 1998.
  • Contributed to the HITEC City in India, sponsored by L&T and the Andhra Pradesh state government, by conceptualizing the project, bid structuring, and arranging securitized finances. Anchor tenants included Microsoft, Oracle, and GE.
Focus areas: Capital Raising, Project Finance, Financial Modeling, Fundraising Strategy, Fundraising Consultant, Pitch Decks, Forecasting, Business Planning, Business Plan Consulting, Strategy, Business Strategy, Fundraising, Pitch Deck Consultant, Pitch Preparation, Investment Return Scenario Analysis, IRR, Cash Flow Modeling, Investments, ROI, Joint Ventures, Partnerships, Negotiation, Investor Presentations, B2B Partnerships, Deal Structuring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Development, PPP Projects, DCF Valuation, Cross-border M&A, Equity Investment, Investment Consulting, Investment Banking, Project Evaluation, Energy, DCF Modeling

Manager, Merchant Banking

1993 - 1995
IDBI Bank
  • Represented the IDBI Bank in the first inter-institution committee to study various financial structures and provided industry inputs to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.
  • Advised on phase 2 of India's first privatized railway project for the Pipavav Railway Corporation.
  • Contributed as an appraisal team member on several independent power projects in India that led to a combined electricity generation capacity of around 2,500 megawatts between 1994 and 2002.
Focus areas: Project Finance, Feasibility Studies, Fundraising Strategy, Fundraising Consultant, Pitch Decks, Forecasting, Business Planning, Business Plan Consulting, Business Strategy, Fundraising, Pitch Deck Consultant, Pitch Preparation, Investment Return Scenario Analysis, IRR, Cash Flow Modeling, Investments, ROI, Joint Ventures, Partnerships, Negotiation, Investor Presentations, B2B Partnerships, Deal Structuring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Development, PPP Projects, DCF Valuation, Cross-border M&A, M&A (Sell-side), Equity Investment, Investment Consulting, Investment Banking, Project Evaluation, Energy, DCF Modeling
1983 - 1986

Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics, Mathematics, and Statistics

University of Calcutta - Kolkata, India

JANUARY 2017 - PRESENT

CGMA, ACMA

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

JANUARY 2014 - PRESENT

ACA

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

JANUARY 1991 - PRESENT

ACMA

Institute of Cost Accountants of India

JANUARY 1989 - PRESENT

ACA

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)

Finance

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Valuation, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Due Diligence, Project Finance, Private Equity Valuation, DCF Valuation, Valuation Analysis, Financial Modeling, Forecasting, Fundraising, Investment Return Scenario Analysis, Cash Flow Modeling, ROI, Cross-border M&A, Series A, M&A (Sell-side), Project Evaluation, M&A (Buy-side), Management Accounting, Capital Raising, Accounting

Industry Expertise

Franchises, Energy, Healthcare

Output Software

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint

Other

Business Strategy, Startups, Joint Ventures, Business Development, Feasibility Studies, PPP Projects, DCF Modeling, Fundraising Strategy, Fundraising Consultant, Pitch Decks, Business Planning, Business Plan Consulting, Strategy, Pitch Deck Consultant, Pitch Preparation, IRR, Investments, Partnerships, Negotiation, Investor Presentations, B2B Partnerships, Deal Structuring, Fintech, Equity Investment, Investment Consulting, Investment Committee Advisory, Investment Banking, Statistical Analysis, Advisory, IP Valuation, Cryptocurrency, Finance, Costs, Auditing, Corporate Law

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