Nihar Akunuri
About Nihar Akunuri
Nihar Akunuri is an Investment Banking Associate at Avendus in Mumbai, specializing in BFSI tech services and quality assurance-engineering. He has a diverse background in software engineering, business analysis, and management, with academic credentials from IIM Bangalore and RVR & JC College of Engineering.
Work at Avendus
Nihar Akunuri serves as an Investment Banking Associate at Avendus, a role he has held since 2020. Based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, he specializes in identifying potential opportunities for sell-side mandates, particularly within the tech services sector. His responsibilities include engaging with mid-market companies to pitch potential deals and participating in significant transactions. Notably, he was part of the deal team for the acquisition of Attra by Synechron, as well as the successful sale of ZenQ by Qualitest.
Education and Expertise
Nihar Akunuri holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, where he studied from 2018 to 2020. He also earned a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Electronics and Communication Engineering from RVR & JC College of Engineering, completing his studies from 2011 to 2015. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in finance and technology, which he applies in his current investment banking role.
Background
Nihar Akunuri began his professional career as a Software Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services, where he worked for one year in Chennai. He later transitioned into investment banking, gaining experience as an intern at SilverMile Capital in 2020. Additionally, he founded and managed One Go Education from 2016 to 2018, demonstrating his entrepreneurial skills. His early roles also include a business analyst internship at College Suggest India and a management internship at ICICI Bank.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Nihar Akunuri has contributed to significant transactions in the investment banking sector. He played a key role in the acquisition of Attra by Synechron and the sale of ZenQ by Qualitest. His expertise lies in sector coverage for BFSI tech services, quality assurance-engineering, and metaverse technologies. Nihar has also been involved in business development activities aimed at identifying sell-side mandates, showcasing his ability to navigate complex financial landscapes.