Mumbai, India, July 2026 — Sobhagya Capital Options Limited (SCOL) has appointed Kundan F. Thanvi as Senior Vice President. In his new role, he will contribute to the firm’s merchant banking, IPO advisory, capital raising, valuation, and corporate finance practice, supporting clients across public markets and private fundraising initiatives.
Kundan joins SCOL with significant experience in merchant banking, IPO advisory, business valuation, fund raising, private placements, and corporate advisory. At Sobhagya Capital Options Limited, he will work across Pre-IPO and IPO funding, listing support, merchant banking services, valuation reports, company incorporation, secretarial services, private equity and debt fundraising, regulatory valuations, startup and SME advisory, SEBI, RBI and MCA compliance consulting, investor documentation, due diligence, and end-to-end capital raising solutions.
Prior to joining SCOL, Kundan served as Vice President – Valuation at Ekadrisht Capital Pvt. Ltd., where he led valuation assignments, merchant banking engagements, SME IPO advisory, fund raising, and private placement mandates. Earlier at the firm, he was promoted to Assistant Vice President, strengthening his expertise in valuation, regulatory compliance, and capital market transactions.
Before Ekadrisht Capital, Kundan worked as Senior Associate – Valuations & AIF Category (I, II & III) at Srujan Alpha Capital Advisors LLP, where he specialised in Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) valuations and Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) advisory assignments.
Earlier, he served as Valuation Manager at Arete Securities, delivering valuation solutions and financial advisory services for corporate clients.
Prior to that, Kundan spent over two years with Hinduja International Private Limited as a Research Analyst, conducting fundamental equity research, financial analysis, company valuations, earnings projections, and debt market research while preparing investment recommendations and research reports.
He also worked as an Equity Fundamental Analyst at Morningstar, strengthening his analytical capabilities in equity research, followed by his early professional training as Senior Article Assistant with K C Jain and Company, where he gained extensive exposure to statutory audits, tax audits, banking audits, financial reporting, and corporate finance.
Kundan holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from Welingkar Institute of Management.
With expertise spanning merchant banking, IPO advisory, business valuation, capital raising, equity research, regulatory compliance, and corporate finance, Kundan brings a strong blend of technical knowledge and transaction experience to support Sobhagya Capital Options Limited’s continued growth in India’s capital markets.
About Sobhagya Capital Options Limited
Established in 1994, Sobhagya Capital Options Limited (SCOL) is a SEBI-registered Merchant Banking Company offering a comprehensive range of financial advisory services including capital structuring, issue management, IPO advisory, debt and equity syndication, merchant banking, valuation, and corporate finance solutions. The firm has built a strong reputation for supporting businesses across fundraising, regulatory compliance, and capital market transactions.
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