Suraj Shanbhag

Corporate Finance & Strategy Advisor | Personal Finance Advisor

Former Deutsche Bank Vice President with $13.1B+ in Corporate Finance transactions executed across global markets

📍 Bengaluru, India

$13.1B+Deal Value
10+Years Experience
IIT-MMBA Finance

My Story

Building bridges between capital and opportunity

With over 10 years as Vice President at Deutsche Bank, I've had the privilege of advising on some of the largest and most complex transactions across global markets. My journey spans three continents – from Chicago to London to Melbourne and Mumbai.

Global Deal Experience

Led marquee transactions including $2.2bn CD&R acquisition, €1.9bn KPS acquisition, and $3.0bn ABInBev stake sale to Apollo across North America, Europe, and APAC markets.

Team Leadership

Built and managed high-performing teams across global offices, scaling operations and delivering results even during challenging periods like COVID-19.

Entrepreneurial Transition

Currently Co-Founder and Director at Stratus Selyn Enterprises, applying decades of financial expertise to build and scale new ventures.

Education

  • MBA Finance - IIT Madras
  • Executive Education - IIM Ahmedabad (FinTech)
  • Executive Education - Columbia Business School
  • BE Electronics - University of Mumbai

Certifications

  • Research Analyst
  • Registered Investment Adviser
  • Securities Broker-Dealer Agent
  • Series 63 Licensed

How I Can Help You

Leveraging deep financial expertise to drive growth and create value

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Investment Banking Advisory

M&A advisory, capital raising, and strategic transactions for growth companies across Industrials, Packaging, and Chemicals sectors

Key Expertise:

  • Buy-side and sell-side M&A advisory
  • Capital markets transactions
  • Valuation and strategic analysis
  • Fund raising and strategic positioning

Led $13.1B+ in transactions for marquee clients including CD&R, KPS, AB InBev

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Personal Finance Advisory

Having secured the coveted Financial Independence, and helping friends and family with their investment journey, looking to provide genuine, non-conflicted advice on personal finance

Advisory focus:

  • Portfolio management
  • Diversification
  • Risk adjusted returns
  • Personalized details

Leveraging a personal track record of starting from zero to transitioning to a $millionaire through smart investing

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Strategic Consulting

Corporate strategy, business development, and financial advisory for established businesses as well as start-ups

Consulting Areas:

  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Business development initiatives
  • Market entry strategies
  • Operational efficiency optimization

Deep industry knowledge across global markets in North America, Europe, and APAC

Track Record & Major Deals

Proven results with industry-leading clients and transactions

Select Major Transactions

$2.2B

CD&R acquisition and combination of Multi-Color Corp

€1.9B

KPS acquisition of Crown's European business

$3.2B

K+S sale of Morton Salt

$3.0B

ABInBev stake sale to Apollo

$2.5B

Platinum Equity LBO of Multi-Color Corp

Professional Journey

2024 - Present

Co-Founder and Director

Stratus Selyn Enterprises Pvt Ltd

Bengaluru, India

Building an umbrella brand

10+ Years

Vice President

Deutsche Bank

London, Chicago, Mumbai

Led $13.1B+ in M&A transactions across Industrials, Packaging, and Chemicals sectors

1+ Year

Investment Banking Analyst

Nomura

Mumbai

Industry analysis and valuation expertise across infrastructure, renewable energy, and automotive

Let's Connect

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Whether you're looking for Corporate finance advisory, personal finance advisory, or strategic consulting, I'm here to help you navigate complex financial decisions.

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