Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT)

Specialised end-to-end deal origination to execution support with deep dive into niche Technology, Media & Telecommunications sector

Overview

Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) companies are the building blocks of digital transformation and will continue to drive economic recovery and our post-pandemic future. Constant evolution of digitalisation has made technology as one of the most active sectors for M&As. Organizations are racing to solidify a niche in the emerging TMT marketplace, but as they grow, they must differentiate themselves from their competitors. We have the agility and expertise to work with our clients worldwide to assess strategic opportunities in Software & Services, FinTech, Deep-Tech, Emerging-Tech, Digital Media and Delivery Platforms among others.

At Acuity, we provide comprehensive suite of services to support TMT coverage investment banks and advisory firms across the M&A transaction and capital raising life cycle. Our experts provide round-the-clock support to TMT advisors helping onshore teams in their Idea Generation and Execution Support. We bring years of experience and proprietary tech solutions to drive overall efficiency and results and act as an extension of your teams for deal origination and execution activities.

Partners to the entire TMT ecosystem: Investment Banks, Advisory Firms, PE / VC Firms, Consultants, Tech Firms

400+

Staff with experience in TMT sector

Relationship with 100+

clients with TMT coverage

2,000+

TMT bankers/professionals supported globally

How we are different

DEEP INDUSTRY EXPERTISE AND STRONG MARKET EXPERIENCE
DEEP INDUSTRY EXPERTISE AND STRONG MARKET EXPERIENCE
Highly experienced and dedicated teams with broad expertise across various Technology, Media and Telecommunications sectors and markets.
STRONG INTEGRATION AND HIGH BUSINESS VALUE SERVICE
STRONG INTEGRATION AND HIGH BUSINESS VALUE SERVICE
Our long-standing relationships with bulge bracket to boutique investment banks and specialised advisory firms allow us to provide best bespoke services that are in the best interest of our clients.
SERVICES COVERING THE ENTIRE M&A CYCLE
SERVICES COVERING THE ENTIRE M&A CYCLE
Extensive support across the entire life cycle of M&A and funding from deal origination to execution and marketing activities. We provide integrated support including Presentations & Graphics, Library Services, CRM, ESG and Paralegal.

What we have done

IB Support for US-based TMT-focused Investment Bank
What we are proud of

5+ years

of partnership

5,000+

hours of projects delivered

IB Analytics for European Technology Advisory Firm and its Global Affiliates
What we are proud of

5+ years

of partnership

> 5,000

projects delivered

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Meet our experts

Anish Ailawadi

Managing Director, Head of Investment Banking

Anish has been with Acuity Knowledge Partners for over 13 years and presently heads the Investment Banking vertical. He is based out of our Gurgaon office and oversees delivery teams and client engagements for various bulge-bracket banks, mid-size banks, regional banks, advisory and boutique firms across M&A, Industry Coverage, Debt Capital Markets, Equity Capital Markets, Loan Syndications and Leveraged Finance. During his tenure, he also set up a shared services center for one of his clients in India. Anish is a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and has done his Bachelors in Commerce from Delhi University.

Anish Ailawadi
Gaurav Jain

Associate Director, Investment Banking

Gaurav has been with the firm since February 2006. He is involved in transitioning and onboarding new client teams for regional and boutique advisory firms focused on Technology, Media and Telecom and Healthcare sectors.

His responsibilities include managing some Investment Banking and Advisory engagements and relationships, coordinating with the stakeholders on new initiatives and services, soliciting feedback, working with teams to identify and improve efficiencies and productivity, mentoring team members on complex and value-added analysis, and implementing industry best practices to enhance client service.

Gaurav Jain
Adrian Wright

Managing Director, Investment Banking, Private Equity and Consulting Business Development

Adrian leads Business Development across Investment Banking, Private Equity and Consulting clients in EMEA and APAC. He has 20 years’ experience working in the financial services industry, having spent 13 years working in Equity Capital Markets for Rothschild and RBS, before moving to Acuity Knowledge Partners in 2013. He has a deep knowledge of financial markets, having originated and executed over USD50bn of ECM transactions across a wide range of sectors, products and geographies. He has extensive experience working with and advising the majority of Investment Banking coverage and product groups, and leading global Private Equity firms. Adrian holds a MA (Hons Oxon) in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Oxford.

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