Our Investment Banking business is dedicated to providing corporations, entrepreneurs and investors, the highest quality independent financial advice and transaction execution. Our professionals offer a full range of services and transaction expertise, including private placements of equity, capital raising services in public markets, mezzanine and convertible debt, mergers and acquisition and restructuring advisory services. We have a track record of successfully closing more than 100 transactions to date.

Our focused effort and research-driven approach enable our professionals to be among the most knowledgeable and best in the business. Our business has been built on strong relationships, innovation, and uncompromising ethical standards. We aim to create significant value for entrepreneurs and mature companies by helping them execute the right capitalization strategy.

Private Equity Advisory.
A pioneer in Private Equity advisory since its inception 11 years ago with an established leadership position in today's context. We have been a leading Private Equity advisor for over a decade and have developed a strong expertise across industries which enable us to recognize emerging industry themes and position transactions within the context. Our strength in Private Equity advisory stems from:
* Long standing relationships with marquee PE funds - Access to key decision makers at PE funds gives us an unparalleled edge in optimal structuring and efficient closure of transactions.
* High quality execution - An experienced team of professionals ensures complete confidentiality, strong focus on implementation and quick turnaround time.

ocus on long term relationships - In addition to handholding the client across the entire transaction process, we provide continued support post-transaction and have the capability to cater to investment banking needs of the client throughout his business lifecycle.

Transaction Closure: Capital Raise of USD 75 million for SKS Microfinance
SKS Microfinance is the largest Microfinance Institution (MFI) in India with over 3 million borrowers across 1,413 branches that serve over 25,000 villages in 18 states. It is one of the fastest growing MFIs in the world with its loans outstanding exhibiting a CAGR of ~250% from FY06-08. Demand for micro credit in India is estimated to be around USD 50 billion with very few players of the scale of SKS. Started by Vikram Akula in 1997 as an NGO, SKS converted into an NBFC in 2005 to capitalize on the unmet potential in the Indian microfinance sector. Edelweiss was the sole financial advisor to SKS Microfinance for raising USD 75 million of private equity capital.

MultiStrategy Execution
With an aggressive and passionate sales trading team, we are able to seamlessly execute complex trades, across the entire spectrum of trading strategies. With the depth of our client base and the support of our industry networks, our sales trading team is able to provide liquidity, industry leading insights and analytics and added value across the spectrum of equity markets. This has enabled us to significantly increase our market share in the secondary market. With large teams to handle peak loads and intensive execution, we make pennies count.

Cutting Edge Derivatives
DD, our specialized alternative investments desk, offers differentiated research and execution services on the various derivatives products listed on NSE. With the help of its specialized quantitative research desk, ADD combines, capital markets intelligence, structured derivative products and economic/corporate developments to create insightful data points creating investment and arbitrage opportunities.