Sylvaine is the Managing Director and Head of Asia Pacific at Equiteq, based in Singapore. She is a specialist corporate advisor with over a decade of experience leading sell-side and buy-side M&A transactions across the region.

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Experience

Sylvaine has deep sector expertise in Technology and Professional Services. She has worked with a wide range of clients to conduct strategic reviews, drive business development, support international market entry, prepare for exit, and execute successful M&A transactions. She leads Equiteq’s Asia Pacific deal team.

Her international career includes roles in India, Argentina, France, and Australia. In 2012, she relocated to Singapore to co-establish Equiteq’s Asia Pacific operations.

Sylvaine holds a Master’s in Management from ESSEC Business School, an MSc in Applied Mathematics and Finance from Paris Dauphine, and an Engineer’s degree in Financial Mathematics and Computer Science from EISTI.

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Based in Singapore, Arun is a Managing Director at Equiteq, where he leads and executes sell-side and buy-side M&A transactions, as well as growth equity fundraising projects. He works with founder-led, private equity-backed companies and larger corporates across Southeast Asia and India.

Value to clients 

With over a decade of experience advising growth-stage companies in technology consulting, services, and enterprise software, Arun brings deep market insight and a strong understanding of the dynamics driving cross-border transactions across India, Southeast Asia, and the United States.

Arun is known for building long-term relationships and serving as a trusted advisor. He provides strategic guidance to clients navigating complex decisions and negotiations, particularly in situations involving diverse stakeholder interests and objectives.

Experience 

Before joining Equiteq, Arun was part of Ernst & Young’s Corporate Finance team in Singapore, advising technology clients across Southeast Asia and India.

Previously, he spent over five years with Signal Hill (now DC Advisory, part of Daiwa Securities Group Inc.), working in both the U.S. and India, where he played a key role in establishing the firm’s India operations.

Arun also served as Head of Strategic Planning at a startup focused on consulting and training for life sciences organizations and began his career in the investment banking division at EY India.

He holds an MBA from the SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University, an MSc in Banking and International Finance from Cass Business School (City, University of London), and a B.Eng. in Computer Science Engineering from R.V. College of Engineering, Bangalore (VTU).

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Jean-Louis brings over 30 years of experience in finance, M&A, and consulting, with deep expertise in professional services, IT, and high-tech sectors, alongside extensive operational experience across the Asia-Pacific region.

Value to clients

Jean-Louis combines his M&A expertise—on both the buy and sell sides—with first-hand experience in large corporates and founder-led businesses to help clients achieve “investor-ready” status. He supports companies preparing for liquidity events or guiding them through a value-building phase to enhance market positioning, growth, and profitability. His strong track record in managing multinational and cross-cultural projects is particularly valuable in the diverse business landscape of Asia-Pacific.

Experience

Jean-Louis began his career in engineering, audit, and finance before joining global IT services and consulting firm Capgemini, where he served as SVP of Corporate Development, overseeing global M&A activity. In 1996, he relocated to Singapore to launch Capgemini’s Asia operations.

In 2000, he founded a business information and eLearning company, which expanded into Southeast Asia, India, Australia, and Europe. Following the company’s successful exit, Jean-Louis established ITVEST Consulting, a strategic advisory firm specializing in business and corporate development. Through ITVEST, he has led numerous M&A and market entry initiatives for international clients expanding into Asia.

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As a Managing Director at Equiteq, Alex leads clients through the full M&A sales process, advising shareholders on how best to achieve their exit goals. He has successfully completed a broad range of transactions across multiple sectors and geographies.

Value to clients

With experience spanning public and private market M&A—on both the buy-side and sell-side—Alex has advised corporate clients, private equity firms, and entrepreneurs. His broad-based expertise provides clients with valuable insights into valuation, due diligence, and internal decision-making processes.

Experience

Alex has dedicated his entire career to corporate finance and M&A. Prior to joining Equiteq, he was part of Deloitte’s M&A Advisory team in Sydney. He previously worked as an investment banker at ANZ Corporate Advisory in Singapore and began his career at Andersen in Adelaide.

He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Laws (with Honours) from the University of Adelaide, as well as a Master of Applied Finance and Investment. Alex is also a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.

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As a Managing Director at Equiteq, Simon oversees the full lifecycle of M&A transactions, delivering successful outcomes for clients across Australia, New Zealand, and the wider APAC region. With over 15 years of experience advising technology and technology services companies, Simon specialises in cross-border strategic M&A, capital raising, and private equity transactions. He is an ACA-qualified chartered accountant and has worked extensively across Europe, North America, and APAC.
 

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Experience

Simon brings over 15 years of international experience advising clients on strategic M&A, growth capital, and private equity deals across global markets. His sector expertise includes cybersecurity, digital engineering, cloud transformation, and data, with a strong industry focus on BFSI, life sciences, and healthcare. He maintains a broad network of global buyers and investors active in these ecosystems.

Prior to joining Equiteq, Simon worked in the M&A Deal Advisory team at Mazars in the UK. He later joined TH Global Capital, relocating from London to Melbourne in 2023 to establish and lead the firm’s APAC operations.

Simon is an ACA-qualified chartered accountant.

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  • Competitive cyclist and member of a Melbourne-based racing team
  • Avid traveler and outdoor enthusiast—spends annual leave skiing, hiking, cycling in the mountains, or snorkeling and diving at the beach with his wife and two young daughters

Karan is a Director based in Singapore, specializing in sell-side, buy-side, and fundraising transactions for businesses across the Asia-Pacific region.

Value to clients

Experience

Before joining Equiteq, Karan was part of the investment banking team at Ernst & Young in both India and Singapore. With over a decade of experience, he has led cross-border and domestic deals across the Industrials, Automotive, Consumer, and Technology sectors. His deal experience includes share sales, business transfers, asset sales, mergers, and joint ventures.

Alongside execution, Karan has built strong origination capabilities, working closely with entrepreneurs, corporates, and financial sponsors across a wide range of mandates.

He holds an Executive MBA from the Indian School of Business and a Bachelor of Management Studies from the University of Mumbai.

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Saahil is a Director in Equiteq’s Sydney office with over a decade of investment banking experience across mid-market and bulge-bracket firms in Australia, India, and the USA.

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Experience

Most recently, Saahil worked at Macquarie Capital in Australia and the USA, advising clients—primarily in the financial services sector—on M&A and capital-raising transactions. Prior to that, he was at Axis Capital, a leading investment bank in India.

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Alex is a Vice President in Equiteq’s Asia Pacific team, where he advises clients on both sell-side and buy-side M&A transactions across the region.
 

Value to clients

Experience

Alex brings extensive M&A experience from both buy-side and sell-side roles. Prior to joining Equiteq, he served as Regional M&A Manager at Zuellig Pharma, where he focused on deal origination and execution within the healthcare and pharma services space.

Earlier in his career, he worked at EY’s Corporate Finance team, advising clients across the Technology, Healthcare, Real Estate, and Industrials sectors on M&A and capital market transactions.

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Chi Hao is a Vice President in Equiteq’s APAC team, based in Singapore. He supports clients throughout the M&A transaction lifecycle, with responsibilities including financial analysis, buyer identification, outreach coordination, and the preparation of deal documentation.

Value to clients

With over five years of experience in M&A and valuation advisory, Chi Hao brings deep expertise to every engagement. He leverages his technical skills and transactional experience to help clients realize and maximize equity value.

Experience

Before joining Equiteq, Chi Hao was part of the M&A & Capital Markets Advisory team at KPMG Corporate Finance in Singapore, where he worked on numerous sell-side, fundraising, and valuation engagements across a variety of industries and geographies. Prior to that, he was with ZJ Advisory, a boutique corporate finance firm in Malaysia.

Chi Hao is both a CFA and CAIA charterholder. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Victoria University, with a double major in Banking & Finance and Financial Risk Management.

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Devang is an Associate in Equiteq’s APAC team, based in Singapore. He supports clients throughout the M&A transaction lifecycle, with responsibilities including financial and strategic analysis, document preparation, and targeted research.

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Experience

Before joining Equiteq, Devang worked as an Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) Research Associate at D.E. Shaw, a leading global hedge fund, where he conducted research and analysis across various ABS sub-asset classes.

He holds a Master’s degree in Finance from ESSEC Business School in France and a B.Sc. in Economics from NMIMS in India.

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