Mandate · M&A
Mergers & Acquisitions
Sell-side and buy-side mandates: positioning, buyer/seller curation, competitive process design, and negotiation through close.
Mandate intake open
Partner-led · Boutique IBCapital,engineered —not brokered.
Stir Advisors is a boutique investment banking and strategic advisory firm — founded by Rushabh Shah for founders and operators who expect partner-level work on every mandate. We close M&A, raise capital, advise SME IPOs, build technology ventures, and resolve stress — without the pitch factory.
India · Cross-border · Partner-led
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M&A
Core protocol
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Capital
Equity · debt · structured
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Founders
Primary clientele
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Partner-led
Every mandate
About
What is Stir Advisors?
Stir Advisors is a boutique investment banking and strategic advisory firm founded by Rushabh Shah. The firm advises founders and operators on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), fundraising (equity, debt, and structured capital), SME IPO advisory, technology and robotics venture building (TRN), and distressed asset resolution — with partner-led mandates rather than a pitch-factory model.
Practice
Five practices.
One standard.
No junior-heavy leverage. Every mandate is run by partners who have sat on both sides of the table — as operators, chartered accountants, and advisors.
01 · M&A
Mergers & Acquisitions
Sell-side and buy-side mandates: positioning, buyer/seller curation, competitive process design, and negotiation through close.
- Exit readiness & equity story
- Strategic buyer mapping
- Deal process & data room discipline
- Term negotiation & closing
02 · Capital
Fundraising
Equity, debt, and structured capital — from growth rounds to institutional financing — with term sheets that survive the boardroom.
- Equity (VC / PE / strategic)
- Debt & structured capital
- Grants & concessional capital
- Investor narrative & diligence
03 · Strategy
Strategic Consulting & SME IPO
Board-level counsel on structure, timing, and capital markets access — including SME IPO readiness and listing pathways.
- Business structuring & strategy
- Investment readiness
- SME IPO advisory
- Regulatory & market pathway
04 · TRN
Technology & Robotics Venture Building
Hands-on venture building for deep tech and robotics — capital strategy, GTM, and operator support at the intersection of technology and industrial scale.
- Venture architecture
- Robotics & deep-tech GTM
- Strategic capital for tech
- Founder–operator partnership
05 · Distressed
Distressed Asset Resolution
Structured paths through stress: restructuring, capital solutions, and resolution strategies that protect enterprise value under pressure.
- Stress diagnostics
- Restructuring frameworks
- Lender / stakeholder alignment
- Value recovery pathways
Work
High-stakes work.
Discreet by design.
We don't publish deal theatre. Below is how we show up for clients — and a selection of companies we've partnered with across technology, consumer, agribusiness, and services.
Mandate · Capital
Fundraising
Equity, debt, and structured capital — from growth rounds to institutional financing — with term sheets that survive the boardroom.
Mandate · Strategy
Strategic Consulting & SME IPO
Board-level counsel on structure, timing, and capital markets access — including SME IPO readiness and listing pathways.
Mandate · TRN
Technology & Robotics Venture Building
Hands-on venture building for deep tech and robotics — capital strategy, GTM, and operator support at the intersection of technology and industrial scale.
Mandate · Distressed
Distressed Asset Resolution
Structured paths through stress: restructuring, capital solutions, and resolution strategies that protect enterprise value under pressure.
Selected companies
Representative portfolio
RezMyTrip
Travel Technology
Tourism management platforms
Bull Agritech
AgriTech
Agricultural technology solutions
Ainak Wala
Consumer Retail
Eyewear & vision care
BookMyBox
Sports Tech
Recreation & entertainment
Jarvis Technolabs
Software Services
Digital product innovation
Signals
Field notes from
the deal room.
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M&A · Mergers · Playbook6 min
The unfair advantage in M&A
Why the best exits are engineered twelve months before the term sheet — not discovered in the data room.
Read the signal→
02CAP · Capital · Field Guide5 min
Fundraising, without the theatre
Equity, debt, and structured capital — a partner-level view on term sheets, dilution, and the meeting before the meeting.
Read the signal→
03IPO · Capital Markets · Brief5 min
SME IPO — when public markets make sense
Listing is not a trophy. It is a capital strategy — timing, readiness, and the discipline public markets demand.
Read the signal→
04DST · Restructuring · Notes4 min
Value under pressure — distressed paths
When stress hits, enterprise value is a negotiation with time. Structure and stakeholder alignment decide who keeps it.
Read the signal→
Approach
Four moves.
Zero theatre.
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Diagnose
Where is real enterprise value hiding — and what is masking it from the market?
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Position
Craft the narrative buyers, funds, and boards actually underwrite at a premium.
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Run process
Tight, competitive, information-controlled. No leaks. No theatre.
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Close hard
Terms, working capital, indemnities, and conditions — line by line until signed.
Leadership
Rushabh Shah
Managing Partner & Founder
Chartered Accountant · Investment Banker
LinkedIn profile ↗15+ years as a Chartered Accountant and investment banker. Manages partner-led mandates across M&A, capital raises, and strategic growth — working with businesses across India, Japan, and North America.
"We are not paper-pushers — we are deal-makers. Closing isn't a goal; it's the standard."
FAQ
Answers for founders.
Clear answers about Stir Advisors' investment banking services, approach, and how to start a mandate.
What does Stir Advisors do?
Stir Advisors is a boutique investment banking and strategic advisory firm. It runs partner-led mandates in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), fundraising across equity, debt and structured capital, SME IPO advisory, technology and robotics venture building, and distressed asset resolution for founders and operators in India and globally.
Who founded Stir Advisors?
Stir Advisors was founded by Rushabh Shah, a Chartered Accountant and investment banker with over 15 years of experience. He is the Managing Partner and leads client mandates personally.
What investment banking services does Stir Advisors offer?
Core services include sell-side and buy-side M&A advisory, fundraising (equity, debt, structured capital, grants), strategic consulting and SME IPO advisory, technology and robotics venture building (TRN), and distressed asset resolution and restructuring support.
How is Stir Advisors different from a traditional investment bank?
Stir Advisors is boutique and partner-led: every mandate is run by senior practitioners rather than a junior-heavy pitch factory. The firm emphasises information-controlled processes, competitive tension, and terms that hold through close.
Who does Stir Advisors work with?
Stir Advisors works primarily with founders, operators, and growth-stage companies seeking capital, a structured exit, strategic counsel, or resolution under stress — across India and cross-border situations including Japan and North America.
How do I contact Stir Advisors for a mandate?
Founders can start a mandate via the contact form on stiradvisors.com or email hello@stiradvisors.com. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rushabhms/
Contact
If you're buildingsomething thatdeserves capital,start here.
Direct line
hello@stiradvisors.comConnect
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