Investment Banking Maximizing corporate growth, realizing
strategic objectives

Axis Capital’s Investment Banking mandate has been honed over 37 years of intense capital market activity. We deliver strategic advisory and solutions for established as well as upcoming organizations, from capital-raising to risk management and divestiture. Our Investment Banking practice has an unbeatable record – having led definitive transactions in Indian capital markets. Our comprehensive and integrated financing solutions and advisory encompass a high-quality product suite of Axis Capital that includes ECM, M&A, InvITs-REITs-SF and Private Fund Raising.

Industries

  • Banking & Financial Services

    Axis Capital has an enviable track record of advising leading players across the BFSI and FinTech sub-sectors, on ECM, Private Equity and M&A deals.

  • Consumer & Retail

    Deep experience in successful transactions across the Consumer & Retail ecosystem posits us perfectly to reap India’s demographic dividend.

  • Industrials

    The go-to-banker for automotive and industrials through our rich expertise and decades-long relationship with marquee industry leaders.

  • Infrastructure, Real Assets & Conglomerates

    We are pioneers of InvITs/REITs in India, with several firsts to our credit, having crafted award-winning, bespoke solutions across asset classes.

  • New Age Technology

    Axis Capital has successfully crafted new solutions for 21stC segments like internet-powered, non-linear business models across B2C and B2B.

  • Pharma & Healthcare

    Axis Capital is maximizing its leverage as a strong demand outlook in domestic and global markets places this segment at an inflection point.

  • Telecom, Media & Enterprise Technology

    Axis Capital has long led the TMT Space– from Zee Entertainment and Infosys in the early 90s to the present-day titans Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and Reliance Jio.

Solutions

ECM

The ECM desk leverages our legacy expertise to develop innovative solutions that maximize growth and value for our clients. We tailor strategic advice  for corporations and institutions on equity fund raising plans and monetization in the secondary markets.

M&A

Our customer-centric, strategic approach to corporate transformation through mergers, acquisitions and complex restructuring (buy and sell side) solutions has forged enduring, evolving partnerships as well as new-age collaborations across multiple sectors. Our access to domestic and global capital liquidity strengthens our portfolio.

InvITs-REITs-SF

The undisputed leader in the InvIT/REIT space, we are the banker of choice for all global infrastructure funds, large conglomerates, IPP/EPC players and real estate developers. We have led more than 90% of the transactions across infrastructure asset classes - Roads, Renewable Energy, Warehousing, Telecom and Digital Infrastructure and Electricity Transmission.

Private Fund Raising

Axis Capital’s prowess in private fund raising is assured by its legacy – as the partner of choice for private entities over several decades. The investment bank’s deep relationships with domestic and global financial sponsors and keen domain expertise in old and new sectors differentiates it from peers. We have also added Pre-IPO to our roster wherein we advise companies on last-stage fund raising leading to an IPO.

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Axis Capital’s InvITs-REITs practice is led by

  • Managing Director Managing Director

    Suraj set up the InvIT-REIT practice at Axis and is one of the pioneers of the product in India. He heads industry coverage for Telecom, Media & Enterprise Tech (TMT) and Infrastructure verticals. He also handles key conglomerate relationships for Axis Capital. Suraj has been an integral part of Axis Capital/ENAM investment banking with 17 years of experience across M&A advisory, Equity Capital Markets, PE Advisory and Industry Coverage. Suraj has closed more than 120 deals and raised close to USD 20 bn across deals. Suraj holds an MBA degree from IIM Lucknow and a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from Anna University Main Campus, Chennai.

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  • Managing Director Managing Director

    Suraj set up the InvIT-REIT practice at Axis and is one of the pioneers of the product in India. He heads industry coverage for Telecom, Media & Enterprise Tech (TMT) and Infrastructure verticals. He also handles key conglomerate relationships for Axis Capital. Suraj has been an integral part of Axis Capital/ENAM investment banking with 17 years of experience across M&A advisory, Equity Capital Markets, PE Advisory and Industry Coverage. Suraj has closed more than 120 deals and raised close to USD 20 bn across deals. Suraj holds an MBA degree from IIM Lucknow and a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from Anna University Main Campus, Chennai.

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  • Managing Director Managing Director

    Suraj set up the InvIT-REIT practice at Axis and is one of the pioneers of the product in India. He heads industry coverage for Telecom, Media & Enterprise Tech (TMT) and Infrastructure verticals. He also handles key conglomerate relationships for Axis Capital. Suraj has been an integral part of Axis Capital/ENAM investment banking with 17 years of experience across M&A advisory, Equity Capital Markets, PE Advisory and Industry Coverage. Suraj has closed more than 120 deals and raised close to USD 20 bn across deals. Suraj holds an MBA degree from IIM Lucknow and a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from Anna University Main Campus, Chennai.

    Reach Suraj

Transaction Details for ION Energy Inc

  • 10,400 Mn

    IPO Dec 2021

    The transaction involved Endurance purchasing 51% stake in Maxwell Energy System Pvt. Ltd (Maxwell), a subsidiary of ION Energy Inc. (renowned energy tech start-up) with remaining 49% to be purchased in a phased manner over 5 years – Maxwell is engaged in the business of development, manufacturing, assembly and selling of advanced electronics in the form of battery management systems (BMS) and battery focused power distribution units for electric vehicles and energy storage systems – Endurance is one of the leading automotive component manufacturers having a diverse range of technology intensified products with operations in India and Europe. ETL is engaged in designing / engineering, manufacturing of aluminium castings, suspensions, braking systems and transmissions – Maxwell’s BMS is the first specific EV product in Endurance’s portfolio, Endurance plans to leverage Maxwell’s deep technical expertise developed over the years and its BMS deployment experience in Indian and European conditions – Endurance aims to offer its products to multiple new customers, including Indian automotive OEMs and battery pack manufacturers

    Axis Capital acted as exclusive Financial Advisor to ION Energy Inc. – Axis Capital ran a global competitive process and reached out to potential acquirers from North America, Europe & Asia – Extended comprehensive transaction support to the client team ranging from deal conceptualisation & structuring, buyer outreach, negotiations, due diligence coordination and transaction documentation, besides assisting in overall transaction process management
  • 10,400 Mn

    IPO Dec 2021

    The transaction involved Endurance purchasing 51% stake in Maxwell Energy System Pvt. Ltd (Maxwell), a subsidiary of ION Energy Inc. (renowned energy tech start-up) with remaining 49% to be purchased in a phased manner over 5 years – Maxwell is engaged in the business of development, manufacturing, assembly and selling of advanced electronics in the form of battery management systems (BMS) and battery focused power distribution units for electric vehicles and energy storage systems – Endurance is one of the leading automotive component manufacturers having a diverse range of technology intensified products with operations in India and Europe. ETL is engaged in designing / engineering, manufacturing of aluminium castings, suspensions, braking systems and transmissions – Maxwell’s BMS is the first specific EV product in Endurance’s portfolio, Endurance plans to leverage Maxwell’s deep technical expertise developed over the years and its BMS deployment experience in Indian and European conditions – Endurance aims to offer its products to multiple new customers, including Indian automotive OEMs and battery pack manufacturers

    Axis Capital acted as exclusive Financial Advisor to ION Energy Inc. – Axis Capital ran a global competitive process and reached out to potential acquirers from North America, Europe & Asia – Extended comprehensive transaction support to the client team ranging from deal conceptualisation & structuring, buyer outreach, negotiations, due diligence coordination and transaction documentation, besides assisting in overall transaction process management
  • 10,400 Mn

    IPO Dec 2021

    The transaction involved Endurance purchasing 51% stake in Maxwell Energy System Pvt. Ltd (Maxwell), a subsidiary of ION Energy Inc. (renowned energy tech start-up) with remaining 49% to be purchased in a phased manner over 5 years – Maxwell is engaged in the business of development, manufacturing, assembly and selling of advanced electronics in the form of battery management systems (BMS) and battery focused power distribution units for electric vehicles and energy storage systems – Endurance is one of the leading automotive component manufacturers having a diverse range of technology intensified products with operations in India and Europe. ETL is engaged in designing / engineering, manufacturing of aluminium castings, suspensions, braking systems and transmissions – Maxwell’s BMS is the first specific EV product in Endurance’s portfolio, Endurance plans to leverage Maxwell’s deep technical expertise developed over the years and its BMS deployment experience in Indian and European conditions – Endurance aims to offer its products to multiple new customers, including Indian automotive OEMs and battery pack manufacturers

    Axis Capital acted as exclusive Financial Advisor to ION Energy Inc. – Axis Capital ran a global competitive process and reached out to potential acquirers from North America, Europe & Asia – Extended comprehensive transaction support to the client team ranging from deal conceptualisation & structuring, buyer outreach, negotiations, due diligence coordination and transaction documentation, besides assisting in overall transaction process management
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