Investec India Links With Dealmaker Ravi Kapoor to Bolster Advisory

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Investec India Links With Dealmaker Ravi Kapoor to Bolster Advisory
Overview

Investec Capital Services (India) has partnered with Ravi Kapoor's Strategic Advisory & Capital Solutions Partners, aiming to enhance its financial advisory services in M&A and capital raising. Kapoor, a veteran banker with over $500 billion in executed deals, will serve as non-executive Vice-Chairman of Investment Banking. The collaboration signals Investec India's commitment to scaling its operations and capturing key mandates in the Indian market.

Investec India Forges Strategic Alliance with Ravi Kapoor's Advisory Firm

Investec Capital Services (India) announced a joint business collaboration with Ravi Kapoor's Strategic Advisory & Capital Solutions Partners (SACS Partners) on January 15, 2026. This strategic pact is designed to significantly enhance Investec India's financial advisory operations, encompassing Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), private capital raises, and secondary market block transactions. Ravi Kapoor, a highly respected investment banker, will join Investec India in a non-executive capacity as Vice-Chairman of Investment Banking.

Ravi Kapoor's Proven Dealmaking Prowess

Ravi Kapoor brings an extensive legacy of over 37 years in investment banking to this partnership. As the founder of SACS Partners, an independent advisory firm, he has advised large and mid-sized corporates and financial sponsors. His career is marked by the execution of more than 600 deals across capital markets and M&A advisory, with an aggregated value surpassing $500 billion in India. This deep reservoir of expertise is poised to be a cornerstone of Investec India's enhanced service offerings.

Scaling Ambitions and Market Commitment

Investec India, majority-owned by the UK-based Investec Bank PLC (with a market capitalization of GBP 5.3 billion), has cultivated a robust presence in India over the past 15 years. The firm offers comprehensive services in investment banking, institutional equities, and alternate assets. In 2025, Investec completed 51 advisory and capital market transactions valued at $13 billion.

Ajeeth Narayan, Country Head India at Investec India, conveyed the firm's excitement about collaborating with Kapoor and SACS Partners, anticipating the delivery of best-in-class ideas and execution. Rambhushan Kanumuri, Wholetime Director, emphasized that this alliance reinforces Investec's sustained commitment to the Indian market and aligns with its objective to scale its business. The partnership is expected to strengthen Investec's capacity to secure high-quality financial advisory mandates in India's competitive landscape.

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