Fund Raising & Business Valuation Services in India

Strategic Support for Raising Capital, Financial Modelling and Business Valuation

Access to the right capital can help a business expand operations, invest in technology, strengthen working capital, enter new markets or prepare for a strategic transaction. However, successful fundraising requires more than approaching investors or lenders. It requires a clear funding strategy, reliable financial information, realistic projections, appropriate transaction structuring and well-prepared documentation.

EzyBiz India provides Fund Raising & Business Valuation Services in India to startups, SMEs, growth-stage companies, family-owned businesses, promoters and international companies seeking debt, equity or strategic capital.

We support clients in evaluating funding requirements, preparing financial models, strengthening investor and lender documentation, assessing transaction structures and coordinating discussions with potential funding sources and professional advisors.
These services form part of our broader Corporate Finance Advisory Services.

We also assist businesses with valuation-related financial analysis and coordination for fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, shareholder transactions, restructuring, tax, regulatory and strategic planning purposes.

Our role includes financial analysis, valuation support and transaction coordination. Where a formal independent valuation report is required, it is issued by an appropriately qualified valuation professional or Registered Valuer, as applicable.

Fund Raising and Business Valuation at a Glance

Our services may include:

Fund Raising Strategy

Assessment of the company’s funding requirements, business objectives, financial position and suitable capital-raising options.

Equity Fund Raising

Support for raising capital from strategic investors, private equity funds, venture capital funds, family offices and other equity investors.

Debt Fund Raising

Assistance with working-capital facilities, term loans, project finance, structured debt and other lender-based funding requirements.

Startup and Growth Capital

Funding-readiness support for startups and growth-stage companies seeking seed, venture, expansion or institutional capital.

Pre-IPO Fund Raising

Support for companies raising capital before an SME or Main Board IPO, including financial preparation, investor documentation and transaction coordination.

Financial Modelling

Preparation or review of revenue, profitability, cash-flow, working-capital, capital-expenditure and funding projections.

Investor and Lender Documentation

Assistance with information memorandums, business plans, financial models, investor presentations, lender proposals and supporting schedules.

Transaction Structuring

Evaluation of alternative funding structures, including equity, preference shares, convertible instruments, debt and hybrid arrangements.

Business Valuation Support

Financial analysis and valuation-related support for fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, shareholder entry or exit, restructuring and strategic decision-making.

Valuation Coordination

Coordination with experienced valuation professionals and Registered Valuers where an independent valuation report is required.

Negotiation Support

Assistance with evaluating term sheets, funding terms, valuation expectations, repayment obligations, investor rights and other commercial conditions.

Due Diligence Readiness

Preparation of financial, tax, regulatory and corporate information required by investors, lenders and transaction advisors.

Transaction Closing Support

Coordination of financial information, conditions precedent, documentation requirements, regulatory matters and other closing deliverables.

Why Businesses Raise Capital

Businesses may require external funding at different stages of their growth. The appropriate source of capital depends on the company’s financial position, business model, repayment capacity, ownership objectives and long-term strategy.

A company may raise capital to:

• Expand production or service capacity
• Strengthen working capital
• Enter new geographic markets
• Launch new products or business lines
• Invest in technology or automation
• Acquire another business or strategic asset
• Refinance existing borrowings
• Fund capital expenditure
• Support export or distribution expansion
• Prepare for an IPO
• Facilitate shareholder liquidity
• Improve the capital structure
• Support business turnaround or restructuring

Choosing the wrong funding structure can create unnecessary dilution, repayment pressure or governance complications. A well-planned fundraising strategy should therefore consider not only the amount required but also the cost of capital, investor expectations, security requirements, control implications and future funding needs.

Types of Funding We Support

EzyBiz India assists clients in evaluating and preparing for different forms of business funding.

Equity Fund Raising

Equity funding involves raising capital in exchange for an ownership interest in the business.

Potential investors may include:

• Strategic investors
• Private equity funds
• Venture capital funds
• Family offices
• Angel investors
• Institutional investors
• Existing shareholders
• Overseas investors

Equity capital can support long-term growth without creating fixed repayment obligations. However, it may involve dilution, governance rights, board representation, reporting obligations and agreed exit rights.

We assist clients with funding strategy, financial preparation, investor documentation, valuation analysis, due diligence readiness and commercial-term evaluation.

Debt Fund Raising

Debt funding may be suitable where the business has adequate repayment capacity and wishes to avoid ownership dilution.

Potential debt facilities may include:

• Working-capital limits
• Cash-credit facilities
• Term loans
• Project finance
• Equipment finance
• Loan against property
• Structured debt
• Acquisition finance
• Export finance
• Non-convertible debt instruments
• Promoter or shareholder funding

We assist with financial analysis, lender proposals, cash-flow projections, repayment assessment, documentation and coordination with banks, financial institutions and other lenders.

Startup and Venture Funding

Startups and growth-stage companies may require capital for product development, customer acquisition, team building, technology, market expansion or working capital.

We assist with:

• Funding-requirement assessment
• Financial modelling
• Business-plan preparation
• Investor presentation support
• Unit-economics analysis
• Revenue and growth assumptions
• Cash-burn and runway analysis
• Due diligence readiness
• Valuation-related financial analysis
• Investor and advisor coordination

The availability of funding depends on the company’s business model, traction, management team, market opportunity and investor interest.

Growth and Expansion Capital

Established businesses may seek capital to scale operations, enter new markets, develop additional capacity or strengthen distribution.

Our support may include:

• Assessment of expansion requirements
• Funding-mix evaluation
• Financial projections
• Working-capital planning
• Capital-expenditure analysis
• Debt-service assessment
• Equity-dilution analysis
• Investor or lender documentation
• Transaction coordination

Pre-IPO Fund Raising

Companies preparing for an SME or Main Board IPO may raise capital before the public issue.

Pre-IPO funding may be used to:

• Strengthen the balance sheet
• Fund expansion
• Reduce debt
• Bring in institutional investors
• Improve market credibility
• Support IPO-related preparation
• Provide partial shareholder liquidity

We assist with financial preparation, valuation analysis, investor documentation, transaction structuring and coordination with merchant bankers, legal advisors and other professionals.

Strategic Investment

A strategic investor may provide capital together with market access, technology, distribution, management expertise or long-term commercial support.

Strategic investment transactions require careful consideration of:

• Ownership and control
• Board representation
• Reserved matters
• Commercial arrangements
• Technology or brand rights
• Transfer restrictions
• Exit mechanisms
• Future funding obligations
• Non-compete arrangements
• Related-party implications

We assist clients in evaluating the financial and commercial implications of such arrangements.

Family Office and Private Capital

Family offices and private investors may provide flexible capital for established businesses, growth companies, acquisitions or promoter-led transactions.

We assist with:

• Investor-readiness assessment
• Financial information preparation
• Business-plan and projection support
• Valuation-related analysis
• Due diligence preparation
• Commercial-term evaluation
• Transaction coordination

Hybrid and Structured Funding

Some businesses may require a combination of debt and equity.

Potential structures may include:

• Convertible preference shares
• Convertible debentures
• Compulsorily convertible instruments
• Optionally convertible instruments
• Mezzanine funding
• Revenue-linked funding
• Structured repayment arrangements
• Equity with shareholder loans

The structure should be reviewed from commercial, tax, accounting, regulatory and control perspectives before implementation.

Our Fund Raising Advisory Services

Funding Requirement Assessment

We begin by understanding:

• The purpose of funding
• Amount required
• Proposed use of funds
• Existing capital structure
• Current debt obligations
• Expected cash flows
• Promoter contribution
• Desired ownership and control
• Funding timeline
• Future capital requirements

This assessment helps identify whether the company should consider debt, equity or a combination of funding sources.

Funding Strategy and Capital Structure

We assist clients in evaluating:

• Equity versus debt funding
• Short-term versus long-term capital
• Promoter contribution
• Investor dilution
• Repayment obligations
• Cost of capital
• Security requirements
• Governance implications
• Future funding flexibility
• Exit expectations

The objective is to develop a capital structure that supports growth without creating avoidable financial or ownership pressure.

Financial Analysis and Funding Capacity

We review the company’s historical and projected financial position to evaluate its funding capacity.

The analysis may include:

• Revenue and profitability trends
• Gross and operating margins
• EBITDA and cash generation
• Working-capital cycle
• Borrowing levels
• Debt-service capability
• Capital-expenditure requirements
• Existing security and guarantees
• Promoter funding
• Future cash-flow requirements

This helps determine whether the proposed funding level is commercially and financially sustainable.

Financial Modelling and Projections

We assist with preparing or reviewing:

• Revenue projections
• Cost and margin assumptions
• Profit and loss forecasts
• Cash-flow projections
• Working-capital requirements
• Capital-expenditure plans
• Debt-repayment schedules
• Funding-gap analysis
• Scenario and sensitivity analysis
• Investor return scenarios

Financial projections should be based on reasonable assumptions and supported by the company’s historical performance, market opportunity and implementation capability.

Investor and Lender Documentation

We assist with preparation of financial and business information required by investors and lenders.

Documents may include:

• Information memorandum
• Business plan
• Investor presentation
• Lender proposal
• Financial model
• Funding-use statement
• Historical financial analysis
• Management profile
• Market and business overview
• Working-capital assessment
• Project report
• CMA data
• Supporting financial schedules

The final format depends on the nature of funding and the requirements of the investor, lender or intermediary.

Investor and Lender Identification Support

Depending on the engagement, we may assist with identifying potential investors, lenders or funding sources based on:

• Industry
• Business stage
• Funding size
• Geographic preference
• Investment strategy
• Security profile
• Repayment capacity
• Strategic fit

The identification of potential funding sources does not guarantee investment or sanction.

Due Diligence Readiness

Investors and lenders may review financial, tax, corporate, regulatory, commercial and operational information before committing funds.

We assist with:

• Financial record organisation
• Tax and compliance review
• Data-room preparation
• Reconciliations
• Financial schedules
• Management explanations
• Outstanding litigation and demand summaries
• Shareholding and capital records
• Loan and security documentation
• Related-party information

Early preparation can improve response quality and reduce delays during the funding process.

Term Sheet and Commercial Review

Funding terms may affect ownership, repayment, control and future flexibility.

We assist clients in evaluating matters such as:

• Valuation
• Equity dilution
• Interest rate
• Repayment schedule
• Security
• Personal or corporate guarantees
• Board rights
• Reserved matters
• Liquidation preference
• Anti-dilution protection
• Exit rights
• Conversion terms
• Covenants
• Conditions precedent
• Information and reporting rights

Formal legal documents are prepared and reviewed by the appointed legal advisors.

Transaction Coordination and Closing Support

We coordinate the financial, tax, regulatory and documentation aspects of the funding transaction.

Our support may include:

• Information-request tracking
• Coordination with investors and lenders
• Coordination with legal and valuation professionals
• Support for due diligence responses
• Financial schedules and confirmations
• Conditions-precedent tracking
• Regulatory and compliance coordination
• Closing-document support
• Post-funding reporting setup

Business Valuation Services and Support

Business valuation may be required for fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, shareholder transactions, restructuring, taxation, regulatory compliance, financial reporting or strategic decision-making.

The appropriate valuation approach depends on the purpose of the valuation, nature of the business, availability of financial information, transaction structure and applicable legal or regulatory requirements.

EzyBiz India assists clients with financial analysis, preparation of valuation information and coordination with appropriately qualified valuation professionals.

Where a formal independent valuation report is required, it is issued by a Registered Valuer or another suitably qualified professional, as applicable.

When Business Valuation May Be Required

Business valuation may be relevant in situations such as:

• Equity fundraising
• Private equity or venture capital investment
• Strategic investment
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Business sale or purchase
• Shareholder entry or exit
• Promoter restructuring
• Employee stock option plans
• Share swaps
• Group restructuring
• Buyback or capital reduction
• Tax and regulatory compliance
• FEMA-related transactions
• Financial reporting
• Succession planning
• Dispute resolution
• Strategic planning
• Pre-IPO preparation

The purpose of the valuation should be clearly defined before selecting the methodology and preparing the financial information.

Valuation for Fund Raising

In a fundraising transaction, valuation influences the proportion of ownership offered to the investor and the extent of promoter dilution.

Valuation discussions may consider:

• Historical financial performance
• Revenue growth
• Profitability and margins
• Cash-flow generation
• Market opportunity
• Competitive position
• Customer concentration
• Intellectual property
• Management capability
• Growth potential
• Business risks
• Funding requirement
• Investor return expectations
• Strategic value to the investor

The final negotiated investment value may differ from an indicative or independent valuation because commercial terms are also influenced by market conditions, investor interest, negotiating strength and transaction structure.

Valuation for Mergers and Acquisitions

Business valuation supports buyers and sellers in evaluating transaction value and deal economics.

The analysis may include:

• Enterprise value
• Equity value
• Debt and debt-like items
• Surplus cash
• Normalised working capital
• Non-operating assets
• Contingent liabilities
• Adjusted EBITDA
• Control premium
• Minority discount
• Strategic synergies
• Deferred consideration
• Earn-out arrangements

Valuation should be considered together with due diligence findings, transaction structure and commercial negotiations.

Valuation for Shareholder Entry or Exit

A valuation may be required where:

• A new shareholder is being introduced
• An existing shareholder is exiting
• Promoters are transferring shares
• Minority interests are being acquired
• Shares are being bought back
• Capital is being reorganised
• A family or succession arrangement is being implemented

The valuation basis may be affected by voting rights, control, transfer restrictions, liquidity, shareholder agreements and the purpose of the transaction.

Valuation for ESOP and Employee Incentive Plans

Companies may require valuation support when issuing employee stock options or other share-linked incentives.

Relevant matters may include:

• Current share value
• Exercise price
• Option terms
• Vesting conditions
• Employee category
• Share dilution
• Accounting implications
• Tax and regulatory considerations
• Independent valuation requirements

Formal reports should be obtained from appropriately qualified professionals wherever required.

Valuation for Tax, FEMA and Regulatory Purposes

Certain transactions may require valuation under applicable law or regulation.

These may include:

• Issue or transfer of shares
• Foreign investment
• Transfer between resident and non-resident parties
• Overseas investment
• Related-party transactions
• Business restructuring
• Share swaps
• Buyback or capital reduction
• Tax-related transactions
• Companies Act requirements

The applicable method and professional qualification may vary depending on the purpose and governing regulation.

We assist with financial information, documentation and coordination, while the formal report is issued by the authorised professional.

Common Business Valuation Approaches

The valuation methodology should be selected based on the business profile, purpose of valuation and available information.

Income Approach

The income approach estimates value based on the expected future economic benefits of the business.

A commonly used method is the Discounted Cash Flow method, under which projected future cash flows are discounted to their present value using an appropriate discount rate.

The analysis may consider:

• Revenue growth
• Profit margins
• Working-capital requirements
• Capital expenditure
• Taxation
• Cash-flow conversion
• Terminal growth
• Business risk
• Cost of capital

The reliability of the result depends significantly on the quality and reasonableness of the underlying assumptions.

Market Approach

The market approach estimates value using information from comparable listed companies or similar transactions.

Common valuation multiples may include:

• Revenue multiple
• EBITDA multiple
• Earnings multiple
• Book-value multiple
• Industry-specific operating metrics

Adjustments may be required for differences in size, growth, profitability, risk, control and liquidity.

Asset-Based Approach

The asset-based approach considers the value of the company’s underlying assets and liabilities.

It may be relevant for:

• Asset-intensive businesses
• Investment holding companies
• Real estate businesses
• Companies undergoing restructuring
• Businesses with limited operating profitability
• Liquidation or net-asset assessments

The analysis may include adjustments to the recorded value of assets and liabilities.

Comparable Transaction Approach

This approach considers valuation benchmarks from previous transactions involving similar businesses.

The usefulness of this method depends on the availability and comparability of reliable transaction information.

Hybrid or Multiple-Method Approach

In some cases, more than one method may be considered.

The valuation professional may compare the results of different approaches and apply appropriate judgment based on the purpose and circumstances of the valuation.

Factors That Influence Business Value

Business value is influenced by both financial and non-financial factors.

These may include:

• Revenue scale and growth
• Profitability
• Cash-flow generation
• Customer concentration
• Supplier dependence
• Market share
• Competitive advantage
• Brand strength
• Intellectual property
• Technology
• Regulatory licences
• Management quality
• Promoter dependence
• Employee capability
• Business scalability
• Geographic reach
• Contractual arrangements
• Litigation and contingent liabilities
• Capital requirements
• Industry outlook
• Economic conditions

A higher revenue or profit figure does not automatically result in a higher valuation. The quality, sustainability and risk of earnings are equally important.

Financial Information Required for Valuation

The information requirement depends on the purpose and complexity of the valuation.

Typical information may include:

• Historical financial statements
• Management accounts
• Tax returns
• Revenue analysis
• Customer and product information
• Profitability analysis
• Working-capital details
• Borrowing and debt schedules
• Capital-expenditure plans
• Financial projections
• Business plans
• Shareholding structure
• Related-party transactions
• Material contracts
• Litigation and contingent liabilities
• Intellectual property information
• Industry and market information
• Details of non-operating assets
• Proposed transaction terms

Complete and consistent information improves the quality of the valuation exercise.

Financial Normalisation for Valuation

Historical financial results may need to be adjusted to reflect the sustainable earning capacity of the business.

Normalisation may involve reviewing:

• One-time income or expenses
• Exceptional items
• Promoter-related expenses
• Non-business expenses
• Related-party transactions
• Unusual remuneration
• Non-operating income
• Discontinued activities
• Abnormal working-capital movements
• Changes in accounting treatment

We assist with preparing and explaining such adjustments for consideration by the valuation professional.

EzyBiz India’s Role in Business Valuation

Our valuation-related support may include:

• Understanding the purpose of valuation
• Reviewing historical financial information
• Preparing financial analysis
• Developing or reviewing projections
• Identifying normalisation adjustments
• Preparing supporting schedules
• Evaluating transaction scenarios
• Assisting with valuation discussions
• Coordinating with Registered Valuers
• Responding to financial-information requests
• Reviewing the commercial implications of valuation results
• Supporting fundraising or transaction negotiations

Where an independent or statutory valuation is required, the formal report is issued by the appropriately qualified professional.

Our Fund Raising and Valuation Engagement Process

The scope of each engagement depends on the company’s business stage, funding objective, transaction size, financial condition and valuation requirement.

A typical engagement may include the following steps.

Step 1 – Understanding the Business and Objective

We begin by understanding:

• The company’s business model
• Ownership and capital structure
• Historical financial performance
• Funding requirement
• Proposed use of funds
• Preferred funding route
• Existing debt obligations
• Promoter expectations
• Valuation purpose
• Proposed transaction timeline

This helps us determine whether the requirement is primarily fundraising, valuation, transaction preparation or a combination of these services.

Step 2 – Financial and Transaction Readiness Review

We review the company’s financial information and transaction preparedness.

The review may cover:

• Historical financial statements
• Management accounts
• Tax and regulatory compliance
• Working-capital position
• Borrowings and repayment obligations
• Revenue and profitability trends
• Financial projections
• Capital structure
• Investor or lender documentation
• Due diligence readiness

The objective is to identify gaps that may affect investor interest, lender approval, valuation or transaction timelines.

Step 3 – Funding Strategy or Valuation Scope

For fundraising assignments, we assist in defining:

• Amount of capital required
• Debt and equity mix
• Proposed investor or lender category
• Indicative transaction structure
• Promoter contribution
• Expected dilution
• Repayment capacity
• Funding timeline

For valuation assignments, we assist in defining:

• Purpose of valuation
• Valuation date
• Business or securities being valued
• Relevant transaction structure
• Applicable regulatory context
• Information requirements
• Need for an independent valuation report

Step 4 – Financial Modelling and Information Preparation

We prepare or review the financial information required for the assignment.

This may include:

• Historical financial analysis
• Revenue and profitability trends
• Working-capital analysis
• Cash-flow forecasts
• Financial projections
• Funding-use schedules
• Debt-repayment schedules
• Scenario analysis
• Valuation-supporting schedules
• Business-plan assumptions

The financial information should be complete, internally consistent and supported by reasonable assumptions.

Step 5 – Documentation Preparation

Depending on the assignment, we assist with:

• Information memorandum
• Investor presentation
• Business plan
• Lender proposal
• Project report
• CMA data
• Financial model
• Valuation information pack
• Due diligence checklist
• Management information
• Supporting schedules

Formal legal and regulatory documents are prepared by the appointed legal and authorised professionals.

Step 6 – Investor, Lender or Valuer Coordination

We coordinate financial and transaction information with:

• Investors
• Banks
• Financial institutions
• Private equity funds
• Venture capital funds
• Family offices
• Strategic investors
• Registered Valuers
• Legal advisors
• Tax advisors
• Other transaction professionals

Our role is to improve information flow, clarify financial matters and track outstanding requirements.

Step 7 – Due Diligence and Query Support

We assist management in responding to financial, tax, regulatory and commercial queries.

This may include:

• Financial reconciliations
• Customer and revenue analysis
• Working-capital schedules
• Debt and security information
• Tax and compliance summaries
• Related-party information
• Litigation and demand summaries
• Share capital records
• Management explanations
• Financial projection support

Step 8 – Term Sheet and Commercial Evaluation

We assist the client in evaluating the commercial implications of proposed funding or transaction terms.

The review may cover:

• Valuation
• Equity dilution
• Interest and repayment terms
• Security requirements
• Investor rights
• Board representation
• Reserved matters
• Conversion terms
• Covenants
• Exit rights
• Conditions precedent
• Deferred or contingent consideration

Formal legal review is undertaken by the appointed legal advisors.

Step 9 – Closing and Post-Funding Support

We assist with tracking financial, regulatory and documentation requirements through transaction closing.

Post-funding support may include:

• Management reporting
• Investor reporting
• Lender covenant monitoring
• Cash-flow tracking
• Use-of-funds reporting
• Compliance-calendar updates
• Financial-control improvements
• Board and management reporting

Cross-Border Fund Raising and Valuation Support

Cross-border funding and valuation assignments may involve additional tax, FEMA, regulatory and documentation requirements.

EzyBiz India supports:

• Foreign investment into Indian companies
• Overseas strategic investment
• Funding from foreign shareholders
• Private equity or venture capital investment
• Cross-border shareholder transactions
• Foreign currency loans, where permitted
• Indian companies raising capital from overseas investors
• Valuation for resident and non-resident share transactions
• Overseas investment by Indian companies
• Group restructuring involving Indian and foreign entities

Foreign Investment Considerations

Cross-border equity funding may require evaluation of:

• Permitted entry route
• Sectoral caps
• Government approval requirements
• Beneficial ownership conditions
• Pricing guidelines
• Eligible investment instruments
• Reporting obligations
• Downstream investment rules
• Repatriation and exit provisions
• Sector-specific conditions

Cross-Border Valuation Considerations

Valuation for foreign investment or share transfer may require consideration of:

• FEMA pricing requirements
• Companies Act provisions
• Tax valuation rules
• Transfer pricing
• Transaction currency
• Exchange-rate assumptions
• Control and minority considerations
• Rights attached to securities
• Conversion features
• Applicable valuation date

The applicable method and professional qualification depend on the transaction and governing regulation.

Tax and Regulatory Coordination

Cross-border funding may also require review of:

• Withholding tax
• Capital-gains tax
• Tax-treaty provisions
• Transfer-pricing implications
• Foreign investment reporting
• Share issuance or transfer filings
• Beneficial ownership disclosures
• Corporate approvals
• Overseas investment requirements

We coordinate with legal, tax, valuation and regulatory professionals to support an integrated transaction process.

Key Deliverables

The exact deliverables depend on the agreed scope.

Typical deliverables may include:

Funding Strategy Note

A summary of the funding requirement, possible capital sources, indicative structure and key financial considerations.

Financial Model

A structured model covering revenue, profitability, working capital, cash flow, capital expenditure, funding requirements and repayment capacity.

Investor or Lender Information Pack

A business and financial information package prepared for discussions with investors or lenders.

Information Memorandum

A detailed overview of the business, management, financial performance, growth strategy, funding requirement and proposed use of funds.

Investor Presentation

A concise presentation of the business model, market opportunity, financial performance, growth plan and funding proposition.

Project Report or CMA Data

Financial and business information prepared for debt funding, working-capital facilities, project finance or lender review.

Valuation Information Pack

A structured set of financial statements, projections, assumptions, schedules and transaction information for the appointed valuation professional.

Due Diligence Checklist

A list of financial, tax, corporate, regulatory and operational documents required for investor, lender or valuer review.

Transaction Tracker

A status tracker covering information requests, due diligence observations, documentation, conditions precedent and closing requirements.

Post-Funding Reporting Framework

Recommendations or formats for investor reporting, lender reporting, cash-flow tracking and use-of-funds monitoring.

Who Should Consider These Services?

These services may be suitable for:

• Startups raising seed or growth capital
• SMEs seeking expansion funding
• Family-owned businesses bringing in investors
• Companies raising working capital or term loans
• Businesses seeking private equity or venture capital
• Companies preparing for an IPO
• Promoters planning shareholder entry or exit
• Companies undertaking mergers or acquisitions
• Businesses requiring an independent valuation
• Companies undertaking group restructuring
• Foreign investors acquiring shares in Indian businesses
• Indian companies raising capital from overseas investors
• Companies requiring ESOP-related valuation support
• Businesses preparing for strategic investment or sale

Why Choose EzyBiz India?

Integrated Fund Raising and Valuation Support

We combine fundraising strategy, financial modelling, due diligence preparation, valuation support, tax and regulatory coordination within one engagement framework.

Strong Financial Analysis Capabilities

We assist with historical financial analysis, projections, cash flows, working capital, debt capacity, transaction scenarios and valuation-supporting information.

Debt and Equity Funding Experience

We support businesses evaluating bank funding, institutional debt, strategic investment, private equity, venture capital and hybrid funding structures.

Practical Investor and Lender Readiness

We help companies improve the quality of information shared with investors and lenders rather than merely introducing potential funding sources.

Multidisciplinary Approach

Fundraising and valuation may involve taxation, FEMA, corporate law, accounting, compliance and transaction structuring. Our approach considers these matters together.

Cross-Border Transaction Support

We support Indian and international companies with foreign investment, FEMA, pricing, tax and regulatory considerations.

Coordination with Registered Professionals

Where formal valuation reports, legal opinions or regulated deliverables are required, we coordinate with appropriately qualified and registered professionals.

Senior-Level Involvement

Assignments receive senior professional attention on financial, tax, regulatory and commercial matters that may materially affect the transaction.

End-to-End Transaction Coordination

We assist from initial strategy and preparation through due diligence, term-sheet evaluation, closing and post-funding reporting.

Confidentiality and Professional Conduct

Funding and valuation assignments involve commercially sensitive information. We follow a structured and confidential approach to information sharing and transaction coordination.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Fund Raising Advisory Services?

Fund Raising Advisory Services help businesses assess their funding requirements, evaluate suitable capital sources, prepare financial information and coordinate with investors, lenders and other transaction professionals.

The scope may include debt funding, equity funding, financial modelling, investor documentation, due diligence readiness, term-sheet evaluation and closing support.

Does EzyBiz India guarantee funding?

No. Funding depends on the company’s business model, financial position, management capability, documentation, market conditions, investor or lender interest and commercial negotiations.

EzyBiz India provides advisory, preparation and transaction-support services but does not guarantee investment, loan sanction or transaction completion.

What types of funding can EzyBiz support?

We may support companies seeking:

• Equity investment
• Venture capital
• Private equity
• Strategic investment
• Family-office funding
• Working-capital facilities
• Term loans
• Project finance
• Structured debt
• Pre-IPO funding
• Hybrid or convertible funding

The appropriate funding route depends on the company’s requirements and financial position.

Can EzyBiz help identify investors or lenders?

Depending on the agreed scope, we may assist with identifying potential investors, lenders or funding sources based on the company’s industry, stage, funding size and strategic requirements.

Identification or introduction does not guarantee funding or sanction.

What information is generally required for fundraising?

The information may include:

• Historical financial statements
• Management accounts
• Financial projections
• Business plan
• Funding requirement
• Proposed use of funds
• Shareholding structure
• Borrowing details
• Tax and regulatory records
• Material contracts
• Management profile
• Market and business information

The exact requirements depend on the funding source and transaction structure.

What is the difference between debt and equity funding?

Debt funding generally requires repayment of principal and interest and may involve security or guarantees.

Equity funding involves issuing an ownership interest to an investor and may result in dilution, governance rights and agreed exit provisions.

The appropriate mix depends on repayment capacity, ownership objectives, growth plans and cost of capital.

Can EzyBiz prepare a financial model?

Yes. We assist with preparing or reviewing financial models covering revenue, profitability, cash flow, working capital, capital expenditure, debt repayment and funding requirements.

The projections should be based on reasonable and supportable assumptions.

Can EzyBiz prepare an investor presentation?

Yes. We may assist with business plans, information memorandums, investor presentations, lender proposals and supporting financial schedules.

The content is tailored to the nature of the business and proposed funding.

What are Business Valuation Services?

Business valuation involves estimating the value of a business, undertaking, shares or securities for a defined purpose.

Valuation may be required for fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, shareholder transactions, restructuring, ESOPs, tax, FEMA, financial reporting or strategic planning.

Does EzyBiz India issue valuation reports?

EzyBiz India provides financial analysis, valuation support and coordination.

Where a formal independent or statutory valuation report is required, it is issued by an appropriately qualified valuation professional or Registered Valuer, as applicable.

Which valuation methods are commonly used?

Common approaches may include:

• Discounted Cash Flow method
• Comparable-company multiples
• Comparable-transaction analysis
• Asset-based valuation
• A combination of valuation methods

The appropriate methodology depends on the business, purpose of valuation and available information.

Is fundraising valuation the same as statutory valuation?

Not always.

A negotiated fundraising valuation may reflect commercial factors such as investor demand, growth expectations, strategic value and negotiating strength.

A statutory or regulatory valuation may need to follow specific methods, qualifications and legal requirements.

Can EzyBiz support valuation for an M&A transaction?

Yes. We assist with financial analysis, normalised earnings, enterprise-value and equity-value considerations, transaction scenarios and coordination with valuation professionals.

Due diligence findings and transaction terms should also be considered when evaluating deal value.

Can EzyBiz assist with ESOP valuation?

We may assist with financial information and coordinate with appropriately qualified professionals for ESOP-related valuation requirements.

The applicable valuation and tax requirements depend on the nature and stage of the ESOP transaction.

Can EzyBiz support foreign investment into an Indian company?

Yes. We assist with financial preparation, transaction structuring, valuation coordination, FEMA considerations, tax matters and regulatory documentation.

Formal legal and regulatory advice is provided by the relevant appointed professionals.

What is a valuation information pack?

A valuation information pack is a structured set of historical financial statements, projections, assumptions, schedules, business information and transaction details provided to the appointed valuation professional.

Complete and consistent information improves the quality of the valuation process.

How long does a fundraising assignment take?

The timeline depends on the funding amount, business readiness, documentation quality, due diligence, lender or investor interest, negotiations and regulatory requirements.

The preparation phase may be completed relatively quickly, while investor or lender discussions and closing may take longer.

How long does a business valuation take?

The timeline depends on the purpose, complexity of the business, availability of information and the type of report required.

Incomplete or inconsistent financial information may increase the time required.

Can EzyBiz continue supporting the company after funding is received?

Yes. We may assist with management reporting, investor reporting, lender covenant monitoring, use-of-funds tracking, compliance and financial-control improvements after funding.

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This page has been prepared and reviewed by the Corporate Finance and Transaction Advisory team of EzyBiz India Consulting LLP.

The content has been developed with inputs from professionals experienced in corporate finance, fundraising, financial modelling, taxation, regulatory compliance, transaction support and business valuation coordination.

Last reviewed and updated: July 2026

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The information on this page is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal, financial, investment, lending, valuation, audit, tax or regulatory advice.

EzyBiz India provides corporate finance advisory, financial analysis, fundraising preparation, due diligence, tax, regulatory and transaction-support services.

Funding, investment or loan sanction is subject to the independent decision of the relevant investor, lender or financial institution.

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