Neel Bhargava, Finance Expert in New York, United States
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Neel Bhargava

Verified Expert  in Finance

Management Consulting Expert

Location
New York, United States
Toptal Member Since
December 29, 2016

Neel is an experienced private equity investor and consultant who has worked across industries and geographies—including North America, India, and Africa—while at Berkshire Partners, Bain & Company, and Rocket Internet. As a freelancer, he focuses on capital raising preparation and business operations consulting for growth stage companies and has extensive experience working closely with founders and CEOs.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Private EquityFundraisingFinancial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Small Business ConsultantsGrowth Strategy ConsultantsFinancial ModelingVenture Capital

Career Highlights

Principal
NB Advisory
Associate
Berkshire Partners
Senior Associate Consultant
Bain & Company

Education Highlights

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Harvard Business School
Bachelor of Business Administration
University of Michigan

Case Studies

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Series B Investor Presentation
Growth Capital RaisingFundraisingVenture Capital
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Market Evaluation | Business Plan Deck
Business PlanningResearch
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LBO Financial Model
Private EquityModels

Work Experience

Principal

2014 - PRESENT
NB Advisory
  • Led a $30 million capital raise process for a rapidly growing SaaS/lead generation company and served as the ongoing advisor to CEO on corporate development, business operations, and finance.
  • Drove a $15 million equity raise for marketing tech company, including strategic advisory on process and positioning to investors, diligence project management, and the creation of marketing materials and a financial model.
  • Led an in-depth evaluation of unit economics and customer behavior to support a $60 million raise for a SaaS business.
  • Led the due diligence process and wrote the business plan for a new online marketplace venture piloted by a $1 bilion company.
  • Evaluated the impact of Kipling brand’s multi-channel retail strategy and implications for a go-forward strategy.
Focus areas: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Venture Funding, Private Equity, Business Planning, Financial Modeling, Investor Presentations, Capital Raising

Corporate Development Manager

2014 - 2014
The New York Times
  • Formed an investment thesis, gathered internal support, and directed the diligence for a potential $20 million acquisition of a mobile reading app.
  • Led the evaluation of potential series A and seed investments in business intelligence and advertising technology companies.
Focus areas: Business Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

General Manager

2012 - 2012
foodpanda India
  • Developed the sales pitch, negotiated terms, and closed the deal with a national lifestyle site to create a low-cost customer acquisition channel. Activated 50 new promotional partnerships—significantly enhancing foodpanda's value proposition.
  • Led the marketing team—optimizing the mix to significantly reduce acquisition cost and increase social engagement.
  • Built and implemented performance dashboards to calculate and track key operating, marketing, and sales metrics.
Focus areas: Business Planning, Financial Management

Associate

2009 - 2011
Berkshire Partners
  • Developed investment case and submitted final bid for a $500 million leveraged buy-out of a telecom infrastructure provider.
  • Managed the investment due diligence for the fashion retailer Aritzia—resulting in the firm decision to recapitalize in lieu of sale.
  • Assessed the merits of a potential $275 million leveraged buy-out of a specialty shoe manufacturer—recommending a modified valuation.
  • Led the development of a 5-year strategic roadmap for the party goods retailer Party City, presented it to the board, and implemented the plan.
Focus areas: Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Due Diligence, Private Equity

Senior Associate Consultant

2006 - 2009
Bain & Company
  • Supported 7 private equity clients with business diligence—including market analysis, customer research, and growth modeling.
  • Led several efforts to improve sales force effectiveness for a healthcare company—resulting in a 25% increase in revenue per rep.
  • Conducted in-depth customer research for a major technology retailer, identified gaps, and recommended changes.
  • Crafted a strategy and implemented operational initiatives to transform a consumer warranty company’s fulfillment operations from a cost center to a profit center, with a focus on sourcing and supply chain—driving a $15+ million profit.
Focus areas: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Strategy, Due Diligence
2011 - 2013

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in General Management

Harvard Business School - Boston, MA, USA

2002 - 2006

Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Economics

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI, USA