Corporate Finance
Strategic financial advisory for growth and exits. Business valuation, M&A advisory, due diligence, project finance, and startup funding advisory across India and the Gulf, and for cross-border & international transactions.
Why Corporate Finance?
Corporate finance decisions — valuing your business, raising capital, structuring an acquisition, or planning an exit — are among the most consequential and irreversible decisions a business owner will make. EQX Partners provides rigorous, professionally delivered corporate finance advisory to help you navigate these decisions with precision and confidence.
Our team brings experience across business valuations, M&A transactions, due diligence, project finance, and fundraising advisory — serving early-stage startups to established mid-market companies. We combine deep financial modelling expertise with thorough knowledge of the regulatory landscape to deliver advice that is analytically sound and practically executable, for clients across India, the Gulf, and worldwide.
Whether you are a founder exploring a first funding round, a business owner evaluating a strategic acquisition, or a company preparing for domestic or international private equity investment, we provide the independent, expert financial advisory you need.
Independent
Rigorous, Conflict-Free Advice
DCF · Comps · NAV
Valuation Methodologies
Seed to Exit
Funding Stages We Support
India · GCC · Global
Transaction Advisory Coverage
Corporate Finance services in detail
Comprehensive coverage across every aspect of corporate finance — tailored for your business.
Business Valuation
We prepare valuation reports using recognised methodologies — Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Comparable Company Analysis (CCA), Precedent Transaction Analysis, and Net Asset Value (NAV) — for purposes including funding rounds, ESOP grants, family settlements, mergers, and regulatory or transaction submissions, for domestic and cross-border purposes.
M&A Advisory
We advise on acquisition targets, assist in structuring transactions (asset deal vs. share deal), support negotiations, and coordinate the necessary legal and regulatory approvals — for domestic and cross-border transactions involving Indian, GCC-based and international parties.
Due Diligence
Comprehensive financial, tax, and accounting due diligence for acquisitions, investments, and joint ventures — identifying red flags, adjusting EBITDA for non-recurring items, reviewing historical statutory compliance, and quantifying contingent tax and legal liabilities before transaction close.
Project Finance & Loan Syndication
We prepare Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), financial models, and lender-ready financial information for term loans and working capital facilities from banks and lenders. We also assist in syndicating credit across multiple lenders for larger infrastructure and industrial projects.
Investor Pitch Deck Preparation
We build investor-grade financial models and pitch decks — covering market sizing, business model analysis, unit economics, three-to-five-year financial projections, and the funding ask — aligned to what angel networks, venture capital funds, and private equity investors expect, including domestic and international investors.
Startup Funding Advisory
We guide founders through the fundraising process — from early seed rounds through later funding stages — helping structure and negotiate term sheets, understand dilution impact, compute pre/post-money valuations, and meet the reporting requirements for inbound foreign and international investment.
Investment Banking Support
Support for capital-market transactions — including private placements, rights issues, and pre-IPO advisory — working alongside registered merchant bankers and transaction legal advisors.
Our corporate finance process
Engagement Scoping
We define the scope, purpose, and standard of value for the engagement to ensure the output is precisely fit for its intended use — regulatory, transactional, or strategic.
Data Collection
We gather audited financial statements, management accounts, business plans, market data, and any relevant legal or regulatory documents.
Analysis & Financial Modelling
We build the financial model or valuation analysis with clearly documented assumptions, sensitivity tables, and scenario analysis.
Review & Discussion
We walk management through our findings, discuss key value drivers and risk factors, and refine the analysis based on feedback.
Report Delivery
We deliver a written report or board presentation suitable for investors, lenders, courts, or regulatory submission, in India and internationally — meeting the applicable professional standards.
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Common questions about corporate finance
The appropriate methodology depends on the purpose of the valuation and the nature of the business. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) is used for businesses with predictable cash flows. Comparable Company Analysis applies when reliable peer market data is available. For early-stage startups, revenue or EBITDA multiples may be more appropriate. We select and document the methodology in our reports, and where required for regulatory or transaction purposes, we follow the applicable valuation standards.
A financial due diligence report is required when acquiring a business, making a significant minority investment, providing debt financing to a company, or entering a joint venture — including cross-border deals. It provides an independent assessment of the target's financial health, identifies adjustments to reported earnings, and quantifies undisclosed liabilities — protecting the buyer or investor from post-transaction surprises.
Inbound investment into an Indian company generally needs to be reported to the relevant regulator within the prescribed timelines and must meet the applicable sectoral conditions for the activity. We advise foreign, GCC-based and international investors on structuring the investment correctly and handle the related reporting end-to-end, so the transaction stays fully compliant.
It depends on the complexity of the business and the purpose of the valuation. Straightforward engagements are completed quickly, while complex, multi-entity, international, or regulated valuations take longer. We agree a clear timeline upfront and can expedite turnaround for time-sensitive transactions.
In a share deal, the buyer acquires the shares of the target company, inheriting all its assets and liabilities (including historical tax liabilities). In an asset deal, the buyer acquires only specific assets and agreed liabilities, leaving historical risks with the seller. Share deals are generally simpler from a regulatory perspective but carry more risk for the buyer. The optimal structure depends on the nature of the target, the tax implications, and the negotiation outcome.
Yes. We provide business valuation, M&A advisory, due diligence, and fundraising support for foreign, GCC-based and international clients, as well as for cross-border transactions involving Indian businesses — giving you one accountable advisory team across India, the Gulf, and worldwide.
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