Kuber Bindra, Finance Expert in Bucharest, Romania

Kuber Bindra

Finance Expert

Location
Bucharest, Romania
Toptal Member Since
January 26, 2021

Kuber is an experienced VC and investment banking professional with expertise in business plan development, financial modeling, M&A, capital raising, due diligence, business valuation, and in-depth market research. With over five years of experience, including three as a BAML analyst, he has advised clients ranging from startups to large corporations across various industries and geographies. In addition to a CA, Kuber is CFA Level 1 cleared, and he enjoys long-term relationships with clients.

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Career Highlights

Education

Bachelor's Degree
IGNOU University

Select Certifications

CFA Level 1
CFA Institute
Chartered Accountant
Institute of Chartered Accounts of India

Case Studies

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Fund Model for a Solar Investment Project
Capital StructuringReturn AnalysisCash Flow ModelingFinancial ModelingCash Flow ManagementFree Cash Flow (FCF)+ 17 more
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Fully Dynamic Financial Model
Financial ModelingFundamental AnalysisCash Flow AnalysisThree-statement ModelingFinancialsFinancial Ratios+ 22 more
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Investment Thesis
Equity InvestmentInvestment BriefsInvestment ThesisFundamental AnalysisHedge FundsEquities+ 12 more
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VC Fund Model
Venture FundingVenture CapitalStartup FundingCash Flow ModelingCash Flow AnalysisReturn Analysis+ 33 more

Expertise

Capital RaisingCash Flow ModelingCorporate FinanceFinancial ModelingMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Pitch DecksReal Estate Modeling

Work Experience

2020 - PRESENT

Investment Professional

Esya Capital
  • Played a key role in the LP funding phase and led the development of a complex fund model to showcase the fund's return distribution.
  • Spearheaded early-stage venture building and capital raising activities.
  • Led the group through financial modeling activities for portfolio companies and strategic business outlooks.
  • Assisted young entrepreneurs in their venture capital raises and business launches.
Focus areas: Cost Benchmarking, Financial Benchmarking, Benchmarking, Real Estate Modeling, Financial Analysis, Fundamental Analysis, Capital Raising, Private Equity, Microsoft Excel, Due Diligence, Relative Valuation, Equity Valuation, Precedent Transaction Analysis, Peer Group Analysis, Teasers, Client Presentations, Transaction Comparables, Financial Projection, Strategic Planning & Execution, Data Rooms, Deal Flow Origination, Investment Analysis, Capital Structure Analysis, Term Sheet Negotiations, Free Cash Flow (FCF), Waterfall Methodology, Valuation Multiples, Scenario Analysis, Equity Raises, Growth Equity, Equity Capital, Five-year Projections, Revenue Projections, Revenue & Expense Projections, Market Opportunity Analysis, Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Models, Business Plan Consulting, Market Research Operations, Market Research, Company Profiles, Pitch Preparation, Pitch Decks, Financial Ratios, Leveraged Buyout Modeling, Three-statement Modeling, Revenue Modeling, Recurring Revenue Modeling, Funding Presentations, Seed Fundraising, Entrepreneurship, Board of Directors, Part-time CFO, Business Planning, Sales Pitches, Fintech, Startups, Venture Studio, Cash Multiples, Sensitivity Analysis, Investment Return Scenario Analysis, Return Analysis, Cash Flow Analysis, Cash Flow Modeling, Valuation, Early-stage Venture Capital, Early-stage Funding, Early-stage Startups, Growth Capital Raising, Equity Investment, Investment Funds, Tech Venture, Real Estate Venture, Funds Flow, Modeling, Financial Modeling, Venture Funding, Venture Capital, Forecasting, Fundraising, Financial Services, Data Analysis, Waterfall Modeling, Valuation Modeling, Excel 365, Excel Expert, Financing, Term Sheet Advisory, Investment Banking, Alternative Investments, DCF Valuation, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), SQL, Real Estate, Solar, Europe, Digital, Incubator Management, Web3, Startup Accelerators, Blockchain, United States, Clean Energy, Green Energy, Energy, Travel, Cash Flow, Cash Flow Forecasting, Tourism, Hospitality, Event Management, Agency, Turnaround Consultant, COGS Analysis, Gross Margins, Pricing, Pitch Deck Consultant, SaaS, Marketplaces, PowerPoint Design, eCommerce, Budgeting, DCF Modeling, Cap Tables, Pro Forma Analysis, Market Research Analyst, Excel Modeling, United Kingdom, Accounts Receivable, Business to Business (B2B), Business Validation, Software as a Service (SaaS), Travel & Leisure, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Deal Sourcing, Negotiation, Non-fungible Tokens (NFT), Education Technology (Edtech), Edtech, Funding Strategy, Retail & Wholesale, Food & Beverage, B2C, B2B, Residential Real Estate, Equity Research Analysis, Metals & Mining, Oil & Gas, Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SME), Business Services, Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), RiskMetrics, Investments, Biofuels, Manufacturing, Bloomberg Terminal, Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), Asset Allocation, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence (BI), Tableau, Music, Renewable Energy, Cannabis, Medical Devices, Specialty Healthcare, Project Finance, Subscriptions, Online Media, Investment Committee Advisory, Employee Stock Options, Employee Benefits, Cryptocurrency Exchanges, CFO, Insurance, Net Debt Analysis, Impact Investing, Equity Markets, Research, Web 3.0, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Exercise & Fitness, Wellness, Mobile Apps, Budgeting Consultant, LTV, LTV:CAC, Digital Video, Esports, Due Diligence Consultant, IT Services, Construction, Debt Raises, Cloud, Internet of Things (IoT), Technology, M&A Strategy, UK GAAP, Consolidation, M&A Due Diligence (Financial), Interim CFO, Information Memoranda, Structured Finance, Commercial Real Estate, Debt, Credit/Debt, Accruals, Logistics & Supply Chain, Supply Chain, Business Analysis, Tracking, Revenue Strategy, M&A Due Diligence (Technology), Growth Strategy, Investor Presentations, FIG, For-profit Education, Education, Waste Management, Ecology, Environment, Apple Keynote, Policies & Procedures Compliance, Automation, Finance, Wealth Management, Auditing, Compliance, Economic Analysis, Infrastructure
2017 - 2021

Investment Banking Professional

Pegase Capital
  • Led the execution of several M&A transactions in Europe, focusing on financial institutions and real estate sectors.
  • Built complex financial models and valuation analyses to better assist clients during the negotiation phase and achieve a premium valuation of the sell-side.
  • Conducted due diligence and several negotiations around warranties to ensure best-favored terms, agreeable to everyone.
  • Engaged in negotiation for an earn-out agreement for a sell-side M&A mandate.
  • Developed and presented a strategic analysis to the corporate development, treasury, and executive teams.
  • Performed peer benchmarking and comparable valuation analyses on clients and acquisition targets.
  • Provided LBO models and strategic advisory support to clients in the insurance sector.
  • Developed financial models and presentations for 100+ pitches and discussions with potential clients.
Focus areas: Real Estate Modeling, Fundamental Analysis, Return Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Due Diligence, Valuation, Relative Valuation, Precedent Transaction Analysis, Funds Flow, Modeling, Real Estate Venture, Cash Multiples, Free Cash Flow (FCF), Waterfall Methodology, Valuation Multiples, Sensitivity Analysis, Scenario Analysis, Growth Equity, Five-year Projections, Revenue Projections, Revenue & Expense Projections, Market Opportunity Analysis, Business Models, Business Plan Consulting, Market Research Operations, Market Research, Financial Markets, Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Strategy, Competitor Analysis & Profiling, Market Research & Analysis, Capital Structuring, Term Sheet Negotiations, Factset, Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Capital Structure Analysis, Company Profiles, Cash Flow Analysis, Cash Flow Modeling, Investment Return Scenario Analysis, Investment Analysis, Deal Flow Origination, Business Strategy, Corporate Development, Data Rooms, Strategic Planning & Execution, Strategic Initiatives, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Budget Modeling, Recurring Revenue Modeling, Revenue Modeling, Three-statement Modeling, Financial Projection, Business Planning, Business Modeling, M&A Reporting, M&A Pipeline Management, M&A Earn-out Agreements, Cross-border M&A, M&A (Sell-side), Transaction Comparables, Asset Valuation, DCF Valuation, Leveraged Buyout (LBO), Leveraged Buyout Modeling, Reverse Mergers, Merger Benefits, Post-merger Integration, M&A Modeling, Financial Model Auditing, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Financial Ratios, Peer Group Analysis, Benchmarking, Cost Benchmarking, Financial Benchmarking, Operational Benchmarking, Teasers, Funding Presentations, Client Presentations, Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM), Pitch Presentations, Pitch Preparation, Pitch Books, Pitch Decks, Equity Research, Equity Investment, Equity Raises, Equity Capital, Equity Valuation, Private Equity, Corporate Finance, Capital Raising, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPAC), M&A (Buy-side), Financial Services, Microfinancing, Consumer Loans, Renewables, Data Analysis, Waterfall Modeling, Valuation Modeling, Excel 365, Excel Expert, Financing, Project Finance, Deal Structuring, Term Sheet Advisory, Investment Banking, Alternative Investments, Growth Capital Raising, Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Solar, Forecasting, Fundraising, Europe, Digital, Blockchain, Clean Energy, Green Energy, Energy, Travel, Cash Flow, Cash Flow Forecasting, Tourism, Hospitality, Agency, Turnaround Consultant, COGS Analysis, Gross Margins, Pricing, Pitch Deck Consultant, SaaS, Marketplaces, PowerPoint Design, eCommerce, Budgeting, DCF Modeling, Cap Tables, Pro Forma Analysis, Market Research Analyst, Excel Modeling, Accounts Receivable, Business to Business (B2B), Business Validation, Software as a Service (SaaS), Travel & Leisure, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Deal Sourcing, Negotiation, Education Technology (Edtech), Edtech, Funding Strategy, Food & Beverage, B2C, B2B, Residential Real Estate, Equity Research Analysis, Oil & Gas, Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SME), Business Services, Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), RiskMetrics, Investments, Manufacturing, Bloomberg Terminal, Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), Data Analytics, Business Intelligence (BI), Renewable Energy, Medical Devices, Specialty Healthcare, Subscriptions, Online Media, Investment Committee Advisory, Insurance, Net Debt Analysis, Impact Investing, Commercial Real Estate Finance (CREF), Equity Markets, Research, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Exercise & Fitness, Wellness, Mobile Apps, Budgeting Consultant, LTV, LTV:CAC, Digital Video, Esports, Due Diligence Consultant, IT Services, Construction, Debt Raises, Cloud, Internet of Things (IoT), Technology, M&A Strategy, UK GAAP, Consolidation, M&A Due Diligence (Financial), Interim CFO, US GAAP, Information Memoranda, Structured Finance, Commercial Real Estate, Debt, Credit/Debt, Accruals, Logistics & Supply Chain, Supply Chain, Business Analysis, Tracking, Revenue Strategy, M&A Due Diligence (Technology), Growth Strategy, Investor Presentations, Fintech, Specialty Finance, FIG, For-profit Education, Education, Saudi Arabia, Middle East, Waste Management, Ecology, Environment, Apple Keynote, Policies & Procedures Compliance, Automation, Finance, Personal Finance, Wealth Management, Auditing, Compliance, Economic Analysis, Infrastructure
2015 - 2017

Investment Banking Analyst

Bank of America
  • Built 100+ sets of pitch materials, including company profiles, presentations, and discussion materials for various M&A and capital raising situations.
  • Played a key role in M&A sell-side mandates as a member of a sector-agnostic team. Assisted with IMs; conducted financial and operating benchmarking; and prepared financial models, projections, and DCF and relative valuation analyses.
  • Assisted in a $3 billion sale of a supermarket franchise business. Prepared the IM, conducted a deep-dive landscape and operation benchmarking analysis, and supported the valuation analysis.
  • Completed investment banking training from Adkins Matchett & Toy (AMT), covering financial modeling, valuation, financial analysis, and financial databases such as Bloomberg, Mergermarket, S&P Capital IQ, FactSet, Factiva, and Dealogic.
Focus areas: Real Estate Modeling, Financial Analysis, Three-statement Modeling, Fundamental Analysis, Return Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Funding Presentations, Peer Group Analysis, Teasers, Client Presentations, Leveraged Buyout (LBO), M&A Pipeline Management, Business Planning, Financial Projection, Revenue Modeling, Recurring Revenue Modeling, Strategic Planning & Execution, Data Rooms, Capital Structure Analysis, Term Sheet Negotiations, Funds Flow, Modeling, Cash Multiples, Free Cash Flow (FCF), Sensitivity Analysis, Scenario Analysis, Equity Capital, Financial Markets, Five-year Projections, Revenue Projections, Revenue & Expense Projections, Market Opportunity Analysis, Strategy, Business Strategy, Budget Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Models, Business Plan Consulting, Market Research Operations, Market Research & Analysis, Market Research, Company Profiles, Sales Pitches, Pitch Presentations, Pitch Preparation, Pitch Books, Pitch Decks, Corporate Finance, Financial Model Auditing, Financial Modeling, Financial Ratios, Financials, M&A Reporting, M&A Earn-out Agreements, M&A Modeling, M&A (Sell-side), Cross-border M&A, Post-merger Integration, Merger Benefits, Reverse Mergers, Precedent Transaction Analysis, Transaction Comparables, Equity Valuation, Asset Valuation, Financial Benchmarking, Cost Benchmarking, Operational Benchmarking, Benchmarking, Relative Valuation, DCF Valuation, Valuation, Due Diligence, Capital Raising, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Data Analysis, Waterfall Modeling, Valuation Modeling, Excel 365, Excel Expert, Financing, Deal Structuring, Term Sheet Advisory, Investment Banking, M&A (Buy-side), Telecommunications, Real Estate, Solar, Forecasting, Fundraising, Europe, United States, Clean Energy, Green Energy, Energy, Travel, Cash Flow, Cash Flow Forecasting, Tourism, Turnaround Consultant, COGS Analysis, Gross Margins, Pricing, Pitch Deck Consultant, SaaS, Marketplaces, PowerPoint Design, eCommerce, Budgeting, DCF Modeling, Cap Tables, Pro Forma Analysis, Market Research Analyst, Excel Modeling, Accounts Receivable, Business to Business (B2B), Business Validation, Software as a Service (SaaS), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Deal Sourcing, Negotiation, Education Technology (Edtech), Edtech, Funding Strategy, Retail & Wholesale, Food & Beverage, B2C, B2B, Residential Real Estate, Equity Research Analysis, Capital Markets, Metals & Mining, Oil & Gas, Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SME), Business Services, Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), RiskMetrics, Investments, Manufacturing, Bloomberg Terminal, Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), Asset Allocation, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence (BI), Renewable Energy, Medical Devices, Specialty Healthcare, Project Finance, Subscriptions, Online Media, Investment Committee Advisory, Insurance, Net Debt Analysis, Impact Investing, Commercial Real Estate Finance (CREF), Equity Markets, Research, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Exercise & Fitness, Wellness, Mobile Apps, Budgeting Consultant, LTV, LTV:CAC, Digital Video, Esports, Due Diligence Consultant, IT Services, Construction, Debt Raises, Cloud, Internet of Things (IoT), Technology, M&A Strategy, Consolidation, M&A Due Diligence (Financial), Leveraged Buyout Modeling, US GAAP, Information Memoranda, Structured Finance, Commercial Real Estate, Debt, Credit/Debt, Accruals, Logistics & Supply Chain, Supply Chain, Business Analysis, Tracking, Revenue Strategy, M&A Due Diligence (Technology), Growth Strategy, Investor Presentations, Fintech, Specialty Finance, FIG, For-profit Education, Education, Saudi Arabia, Middle East, Waste Management, Ecology, Environment, Apple Keynote, Policies & Procedures Compliance, Automation, Finance, Personal Finance, Wealth Management, Auditing, Compliance, Economic Analysis, Infrastructure
2015 - 2015

Investment Banking Analyst

BlackSoil Capital Pvt
  • Assisted with M&A transactions across industries, including preparation of pitch book materials and financial models.
  • Prepared restructuring materials for management and helped in the launch of an M&A sale process to assist the team working on a corporate finance situation for an Indian conglomerate.
  • Participated in due diligence activities on various projects, including site visits to various branches.
  • Developed knowledge, skills, and practical experience in financial analysis, financial modeling, corporate finance, and valuation analysis.
Focus areas: M&A Earn-out Agreements, M&A Reporting, Cost Benchmarking, Financial Benchmarking, Benchmarking, Three-statement Modeling, Fundamental Analysis, Return Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Valuation, Relative Valuation, Cross-border M&A, Reverse Mergers, Precedent Transaction Analysis, Funding Presentations, Peer Group Analysis, Teasers, Client Presentations, Transaction Comparables, Business Planning, Financial Projection, Revenue Modeling, Recurring Revenue Modeling, Strategic Planning & Execution, Data Rooms, Modeling, Cash Multiples, Free Cash Flow (FCF), Valuation Multiples, Sensitivity Analysis, Scenario Analysis, Five-year Projections, Revenue Projections, Revenue & Expense Projections, Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Models, Business Plan Consulting, Market Research Operations, Market Research, Company Profiles, Pitch Preparation, Pitch Decks, Financial Markets, Financial Ratios, Cash Flow Analysis, Due Diligence, DCF Valuation, M&A Modeling, M&A (Sell-side), Financial Model Auditing, Market Research & Analysis, Real Estate Modeling, Real Estate Development, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Capital Structuring, Cash Flow Modeling, Management Consulting, Capital Raising, Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Financial Services, Microfinancing, Waterfall Modeling, Valuation Modeling, Excel 365, Excel Expert, Financing, Deal Structuring, Term Sheet Advisory, Investment Banking, Alternative Investments, M&A (Buy-side), Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Real Estate, Solar, Forecasting, Travel, Cash Flow, Cash Flow Forecasting, Tourism, Turnaround Consultant, COGS Analysis, Gross Margins, Pricing, Pitch Deck Consultant, SaaS, Budgeting, DCF Modeling, Cap Tables, Pro Forma Analysis, Market Research Analyst, Excel Modeling, Accounts Receivable, Business to Business (B2B), Business Validation, Deal Sourcing, Negotiation, Food & Beverage, B2C, B2B, Equity Research Analysis, Capital Markets, Metals & Mining, Oil & Gas, Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SME), Business Services, Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), RiskMetrics, Investments, Biofuels, Manufacturing, Bloomberg Terminal, Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), Asset Allocation, Data Analytics, Music, Renewable Energy, Project Finance, Investment Committee Advisory, Insurance, Net Debt Analysis, Impact Investing, Equity Markets, Research, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Exercise & Fitness, Wellness, Mobile Apps, Budgeting Consultant, LTV, LTV:CAC, Digital Video, Esports, Due Diligence Consultant, Construction, Debt Raises, Cloud, Internet of Things (IoT), Technology, M&A Strategy, Consolidation, M&A Due Diligence (Financial), Leveraged Buyout Modeling, Information Memoranda, Structured Finance, Commercial Real Estate, Debt, Credit/Debt, Accruals, Logistics & Supply Chain, Supply Chain, Business Analysis, Tracking, Revenue Strategy, M&A Due Diligence (Technology), Growth Strategy, Investor Presentations, Fintech, FIG, Saudi Arabia, Middle East, Finance, Personal Finance, Wealth Management, Auditing, Economic Analysis, Infrastructure
2012 - 2015

Article Assistant

RSM India
  • Worked for two years as a tax assistant and one year as an audit assistant.
  • Advised several corporates and high-net-worth individuals on tax-related issues, covering income tax, capital gains tax, exemptions, and deductions.
  • Conducted internal and statutory audits of several listed companies, including VIP, Idea, Cipla, Sony, Standard Chartered Bank, and PNB Bank.
Focus areas: Microsoft Excel, Strategy, Internal Audits, Statutory Audits, Indirect Taxation, Law, Accounting, Direct Taxation, Audits, Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SME), Tracking, Wealth Management, Auditing, Compliance, Risk & Compliance

Education

2013 - 2016

Bachelor's Degree in Accounts and Finance

IGNOU University - New Delhi, India

Certifications

DECEMBER 2015 - PRESENT

CFA Level 1

CFA Institute

MAY 2014 - PRESENT

Chartered Accountant

Institute of Chartered Accounts of India