Abhinav Kumar Jha
About Abhinav Kumar Jha
Abhinav Kumar Jha is an Investment Banking Associate in Healthcare at Avendus and the founder of Nivedita Memorial Charitable Trust.
Current Role at Avendus
Abhinav Kumar Jha serves as an Investment Banking Associate in the Healthcare sector at Avendus. He has been in this role since 2021, focusing on financial advisory services and investment strategies within the healthcare industry. His responsibilities include analyzing market trends, evaluating investment opportunities, and facilitating transactions.
Previous Experience in Investment Banking
Prior to his current position, Abhinav worked at Avendus for one month in 2020 in an investment banking capacity. He also gained experience as a Credit Analyst at JPMorgan Chase & Co. for one month in 2019. His background includes significant contributions to major funding rounds and stake sales in the healthcare sector.
Educational Background
Abhinav Kumar Jha completed his Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore from 2019 to 2021. He previously earned a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar, graduating in 2015. His foundational education includes studies at D.A.V Public School, where he completed his AISSCE and AISSE.
Involvement in Major Financial Transactions
Abhinav played a key role in securing significant investments in the healthcare sector. He facilitated the majority stake sale of Oliva by InvAscent to Kedaara Capital. Additionally, he was instrumental in obtaining a $100 million+ investment from Quadria Capital in NephroPlus and securing a $140 million funding round for HealthKart, led by Temasek and A91.
Early Career and Internships
Abhinav Kumar Jha began his career with various internships and roles in notable organizations. He worked as a Summer Intern at Hokkaido University in 2014 and completed internships at Tata Steel in 2013 and 2018. He also held several positions at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, including Management Trainee, Assistant Manager, and Officer, from 2015 to 2018.