Our integrated global Enterprise Technology and Services (ET&S) team, which is spread across the US, Europe and India, allows us to act locally, while utilizing global relationships and best practices to enrich our solutions.
As a practice, we believe in building our thought leadership in this dynamic technology sector, through our deep and long-term relationships with relevant industry players, extensive transaction flow and regular publication of reports on emerging industry trends as well as on topical areas like cross-border taxation and structuring. With over 100 transactions in the sector, the firm has a global network of buyer and investor relationships in the US, Europe and Asia.
Sub-Sectors in Focus
Our mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory and private equity (PE) syndication services are recognized as amongst the best in these chosen sub-sectors.
- Digital transformation service
- Software product development for enterprises
- Cloud enablement
- Intellectual property led new generation solutions – IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
- Traditional technology services
- IT infrastructure management services
- Vertical specific IT solutions in BFSI and healthcare
Led By
Shobhit Jain
Managing Director and Head, Enterprise Technology & Services, Avendus Capital
Shobhit Jain is a seasoned Investment Banker with over two decades of expertise in strategic advisory. He currently serves as a Managing Director and co-heads the Enterprise Technology & Services practice at Avendus Capital.
Throughout his career, Shobhit has demonstrated proficiency in various aspects of Investment Banking, including M&A, strategic advisory, deal structuring, transaction sourcing and public & private financing for both domestic and cross-border transactions. He possesses deep knowledge across core and high-growth areas of IT services, such as digital engineering, analytics, cloud, as well as vertical-focused BPM areas such as Healthcare, BFSI and Insurance.
Shobhit has spearheaded landmark deals, including the merger-demerger of KPIT Technologies and Birlasoft to create two independently controlled listed entities, the sale of majority stake in SLK Global to Coforge, USD 50 million fund raised for TheMathCompany led by Brighton Park Capital, HIG Capital's majority stake in Navita Life Sciences and demerger of Mastek's insurance business into Majesco. He has also played a key role in advising Indian and multinational companies on various IPOs, QIPs, block deals, open offers, buybacks and delisting offers including iGate's delisting of Patni Computers.
Prior to joining Avendus Capital, Shobhit served as a Senior Vice President in the technology and media investment banking vertical at Kotak Investment Bank, contributing to the firm's success for over ten years.
He is a Chartered Accountant and has a Master’s degree in Commerce from Mumbai University.
Transactions
Reports
The Resilient Reset of India’s Microfinance Sector
India’s microfinance sector is undergoing a structural reset bolstered by regulatory guardrails, stronger credit discipline, and operational recalibration. These shifts are expected to drive gross loan portfolio growth at 15%+ CAGR over the next 5-6 years. Our latest thought paper explores this opportunity and its implications for one of India’s most critical engines of financial inclusion.
Single Specialties Carving Their Own Path in Indian Healthcare
Organized single specialty hospitals are emerging as a high-growth segment within India’s healthcare landscape, projected to cross USD 9 billion by 2028. Multiple specialties are breaking away from traditional multi-specialty setups driven by low inter-disciplinary dependencies, high specificity of symptoms and infrastructure requirements, lower capex intensity, attractive unit economics and strong investor interest. Our latest report deep-dives into eight key specialties and the evolving landscape of India’s single specialty healthcare.
Energy Transition Materials Imperative to India's self-reliance in clean energy
Energy transition is driving unprecedented demand for materials like lithium, nickel, cobalt, rare earths and graphite. With over 60% of processing capacity concentrated in China, supply chain risks associated with these materials are significantly higher. India’s heavy reliance on imports of these materials also makes energy security a challenge. Our latest report explores ETM risks, supply-demand trends, and opportunities for India to build a self-reliant value chain.
Transformative Transactions in Technology Services
With USD 330 Bn+ worth of transformative deals in IT Services over the past decade, the industry is evolving at a rapid speed. The industry is also witnessing a surge in billion-dollar deals across niche sectors like Digital Engineering Services (DES), Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), and Cloud and Analytics. Driven by growing investor interest, emerging buyers, and strong sub-segment growth, our report explores key trends, high-value targets, and the dominance of PE and strategic players shaping the future of this dynamic space.
Indian Alternatives Market: Poised for USD 2 Trillion by 2034
India’s Alternatives market, currently valued at USD 400 billion, is set for exponential growth, driven by increasing HNI wealth, a favourable regulatory environment, and rising demand for differentiated products. Our report explores the key trends, investment opportunities, and sectoral drivers, projecting the market to reach USD 2 trillion in the next decade, unlocking immense value-creation potential.
US Healthcare RCM Services: A USD 28 Billion Market Opportunity by 2029
The market for outsourced Revenue Cycle Management services has grown multi-fold in the recent years, driven by several factors such as, complexity of medical codes and workflows across the RCM value chain, shortage of talent, and growing pressure on overall profitability of providers. Our report highlights the key trends, technology adoption, and investment opportunities in this high-growth sector.