What IBGrid does

IBGrid is a private investment banking advisory firm headquartered in Ahmedabad, India, operating as a fully owned subsidiary of Manali E-Business Pvt Ltd (the entity behind IndiaBizForSale.com). The firm serves Indian SMBs and mid-market companies with annual turnover between INR 10 Crore and INR 200 Crore — a segment typically underserved by traditional bulge-bracket banks focused on larger deals. Core offerings comprise M&A advisory (business exit), fund-raising, and professional business valuation services.

The technology layer includes a free online Valuation Calculator using standard multiples (P/E, P/S, EV/EBIT, EV/EBITDA) and tiered paid valuation reports (Essential at ₹50,000, Comprehensive at ₹75,000). Advisory mandates follow a structured five-step process — preparing business collaterals, marketing to a 150,000+ global contact network, qualifying and arranging management meetings, leading negotiation and deal structuring, and facilitating due diligence through closure — with targeted transaction timelines of 120–180 days. Distribution is direct-to-client via website inquiry forms, supported by content marketing, social media, YouTube testimonials, and free educational resources (M&A Playbook, Capital Raising Playbook).

The business model is primarily success-fee based with very low upfront client costs, aligning advisor incentives toward transaction closure; secondary revenue comes from productized valuation reports and a 5%-of-success-fee Referral Partner Program. The firm operates from seven Indian cities (Ahmedabad HQ, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi/NCR, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune) and is led by a CFA charter holder alongside experienced banking professionals.

Name

IBGrid

Legal name

MANALI E-BUSINESS PVT LTD

Website

https://ibgrid.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IBGrid is a private Indian investment banking advisory firm serving SMBs and mid-market companies (INR 10–200 Cr turnover) with M&A, fund-raising, and business valuation services, leveraging a 150,000+ contact network via its parent IndiaBizForSale platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Investment Banking Advisory

NAICS

Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage (5231), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships Advisory (JVs, Alliances, Carve-outs) (BPAHAOAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transaction Services (Financial, Tax & Commercial Due Diligence) (BPAHAOAB), Transaction Tax Structuring & Deal Advisory (BPAHAOAJ)

Keywords

• Investment banking services
• M&A advisory
• Fund-raising advisory
• Business valuation reports
• Mid-market advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Ahmedabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Investment Banking Advisory - Success Fee: The primary revenue stream comes from success-based fees on completed M&A and fund-raising transactions. IBGrid charges a very low upfront cost, aligning their interests with clients toward successful deal closure. The success fee structure ensures payment upon transaction completion.
2. Referral Partner Program: IBGrid offers a referral program where partners earn 5% referral fee based on the success fees earned from transactions when referred businesses close deals. This creates a network of referral partners who bring qualified business leads.
3. Business Valuation Reports: Professional valuation reports offered at tiered pricing: Essential plan at ₹50,000 and Comprehensive plan at ₹75,000. Additional custom valuation reports for ESOPs, share buy-back, liquidation available. Reports delivered within 21 days.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IBGrid delivers an end-to-end investment banking solution for Indian mid-market companies with annual turnover of INR 10 Cr to INR 200 Cr, covering M&A advisory, business exit advisory, fund-raising advisory, and professional business valuation reports. The firm combines a technology-enabled workflow, the 150,000+ contact network of sister platform IndiaBizForSale.com, and an experienced advisory team to prepare business collaterals, market opportunities to qualified investors, arrange management meetings, lead negotiations, and drive due diligence to closure, typically targeting 120-180 day transaction timelines.

Product overview

IBGrid offers a unified investment banking solution platform comprising core advisory services and supporting tools. The core offering is the Investment Banking Solution that combines M&A advisory, fund-raising, and business valuation services for SMEs with INR 10-200 Cr turnover. Supporting the core are online self-service tools like the free Valuation Calculator, professional Valuation Reports (Essential at ₹50,000 and Comprehensive at ₹75,000), and a referral program enabling partners to earn success fees. The platform also provides educational resources including the free M&A Playbook and Capital Raising Playbook eBooks. All services are delivered through a hybrid model combining technology, a 150,000+ professional network, and expert advisory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IndiaBizForSale: A business marketplace platform connecting business sellers with buyers and investors, operating since 2013

Products and services

• Investment Banking Solution A complete, hybrid investment banking solution combining technology, a 150,000+ contact network, and advisory expertise to simplify M&A, fund-raising, and partnerships transactions for Indian companies with annual turnover of INR 10 Cr to INR 200 Cr. Includes preparation of business collaterals, marketing to global contacts, qualification and management meetings, negotiation and deal structuring, and due diligence support through closure.
• Business Exit Services Advisory service for business owners seeking to exit their companies through strategic sale, private equity buyout, management buyout, or family succession. Provides valuation support, buyer identification, negotiation, and closure support tailored to Indian SMB and family business contexts.
• Fund-raising Services Advisory service for growth-focused companies to raise capital covering strategy, capital structure, investor connections, preparation of collaterals, outreach to qualified investors, negotiations, and closure of fund-raising transactions.
• Business Valuation Services Professional business valuation reports delivered within 21 days for use cases including fundraising, M&A, ESOPs, share buy-back, succession planning, and compliance. Available in Essential (INR 50,000) and Comprehensive (INR 75,000) tiers, plus custom reports for specialized requirements such as ESOPs, share buy-back, and liquidation.
• Valuation Calculator Free online self-service estimation tool that provides rule-of-thumb business valuations based on industry averages and basic financial inputs, using P/E, P/S, EV/EBIT, and EV/EBITDA multiples. Designed to give Indian business owners a quick indicative valuation before engaging IBGrid for a full report.
• Referral Partner Program A referral program enabling business advisors, consultants, and intermediaries to connect business owners with IBGrid and earn a 5% referral fee on success fees when a referred business with annual turnover of INR 10-200 Cr closes a deal.

Quantifiable outcome

• Target transaction completion in 120-180 days
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IndiaBizForSale.comcoreOthers · 1 January 2013IndiaBizForSale.com is the parent/sister platform owned by the same team since 2013. IBGrid is a fully owned subsidiary of Manali E-Business Pvt Ltd which also operates IndiaBizForSale.com. The platforms share team leadership (Bhavin Bhagat and Haripriya Bhagat serve as co-founders of both), network resources (150,000+ contacts), and operational infrastructure. IBGrid leverages IndiaBizForSale's established network and market position.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Centrum Capital: Centrum is a large, diversified Indian financial services group with investment banking, capital markets, and lending arms; competes with IBGrid at the upper end of the mid-market and offers broader capabilities.

Emerging players

• Decimal Point Analytics: Decimal Point Analytics provides financial research, analytics, and advisory support services to investment banks and PE firms; technology-enabled service model has thematic parallels to IBGrid's hybrid platform approach.
• TresVista Financial: TresVista is a global financial services firm offering investment banking advisory, research, and analytics services with significant India presence — comparable in advisory orientation, broader in scope than IBGrid's boutique focus.

Direct peers

• Pantomath Capital Advisors: Pantomath is an Indian mid-market investment banking and advisory firm offering M&A, capital raising, and structured finance services to SMEs and emerging companies — directly comparable to IBGrid's INR 10-200 Cr segment focus.
• Spark Capital Advisors: Spark Capital is an Indian mid-market advisory firm offering investment banking, institutional equities, and wealth management; competes for the same advisory mandates though with a wider geographic and size reach.
• Vivro Financial Services: Vivro is an Indian mid-market investment bank focused on advisory for SMEs and founder-led companies including M&A, private equity, and structured finance mandates — a like-for-like competitor for IBGrid's target segment.
• Intensive Fiscal Services: Intensive Fiscal Services is an Indian investment bank focused on mid-market advisory, debt syndication, and M&A, serving SMEs — closely comparable to IBGrid in terms of transaction size and client profile.
• Keynote Capital: Keynote Capital is a Mumbai-based Indian mid-market advisory firm providing M&A, PE syndication, and capital-raising services to growth-stage businesses; highly comparable in service mix and target client profile.
• o3 Capital Advisors: o3 Capital is a mid-market Indian investment bank providing M&A advisory and private equity placement services to high-growth companies, comparable to IBGrid in client size and service breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ib_grid1
• Facebookfacebook.com/ibgrid
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ibgrid
• Instagraminstagram.com/ib.grid

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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