Ishan Bansal
About Ishan Bansal
Ishan Bansal is a Co-Founder at Groww, India, with a background in corporate development and investment management. He has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, deal execution, and investment across various sectors and geographies.
Work at Groww
Ishan Bansal currently serves as Co-Founder at Groww, a prominent financial services platform in India. He has been with the company since 2016, contributing to its growth and development in the fintech sector. His role involves strategic decision-making and overseeing various initiatives that enhance the user experience and expand the company's offerings in investment and financial management.
Previous Experience at Flipkart
Before joining Groww, Ishan Bansal worked at Flipkart as part of the Corporate Development team from 2015 to 2016. During his tenure, he led and successfully closed multiple deals in the supply chain, brand, and payment sectors. His contributions were significant in shaping strategic partnerships and enhancing Flipkart's market position.
Education and Expertise
Ishan Bansal has a solid educational background in finance and engineering. He earned his MBA in Finance from XLRI Jamshedpur from 2009 to 2011. He also studied at the CFA Institute, where he achieved Charter Holder status, focusing on Investment Management, Portfolio Management, and Valuation. Additionally, he holds a BE(Hons.) in Mechanical Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, completed in 2009.
Career Background
Ishan Bansal has a diverse career background with experience in various sectors. He began his career at ICICI Securities as an Associate from 2011 to 2013, where he gained insights into client banking and deal execution. He then worked at Naspers Limited as a Manager in Corporate Development and M&A from 2013 to 2015, focusing on mergers and acquisitions in the online travel space. His early experience includes a summer internship at Sterling Commerce, an AT&T company, in 2009.
Achievements in M&A and Investment
Ishan Bansal has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, particularly in sourcing and executing deals in the online travel sector. He has worked with both Indian and global companies, showcasing his capability in client banking and deal execution across various industries, including hospitality, consumer, and BFSI. His investment experience spans diverse geographies, including South Asia, South America, and Africa, and he has been involved in capital market products such as IPOs and advisory products like M&A and Private Equity.