Neeraj Chugh
About Neeraj Chugh
Neeraj Chugh is the Managing Director at Piper Sandler, where he has worked since 2023 in New York, New York. He has over a decade of experience in investment banking and private equity, with a focus on retail and disruptive commerce.
Work at Piper Sandler
Neeraj Chugh serves as Managing Director at Piper Sandler, a position he has held since 2023. He focuses on Retail & Disruptive Commerce Investment Banking, contributing to the firm's expertise in the consumer services sector. His role involves advising clients on investment strategies and capital raising initiatives, leveraging his extensive background in the industry.
Previous Experience at UBS
Before joining Piper Sandler, Neeraj Chugh worked at UBS for several years in various capacities. He served as Executive Director in Retail & D2C Investment Banking from 2019 to 2021 and as Vice President in Retail Investment Banking from 2016 to 2019. His tenure at UBS also included a role as Associate in Consumer Products & Retail Investment Banking from 2015 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Neeraj Chugh holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, where he studied Finance, Marketing, and Management from 2011 to 2013. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, Accounting, and International Business from New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business. His educational background supports his expertise in technology enablement and disruptive business models within the consumer and retail sectors.
Background in Private Equity and Investment Banking
Neeraj Chugh has over a decade of experience in investment banking and private equity. He worked at TZP Group as an Associate in Private Equity from 2008 to 2011 and at J.P. Morgan as an Associate in Investment Banking from 2014 to 2015. His experience includes significant involvement in both buy-side and sell-side mergers and acquisitions, as well as capital raising activities across various sectors.
Specialization in Consumer Services
Neeraj Chugh specializes in sectors such as specialty retail, food, health & wellness, experiential, and distribution. He has a strong focus on disruptive business models and is passionate about working with authentic and emerging growth brands. His comprehensive background in capital raising encompasses leverage finance, debt, equity, and private placements.