Akshay Sharma

Akshay is an Associate in the European M&A team and supports clients across the full deal lifecycle on both domestic and cross-border transactions. He brings a sharp commercial mindset, strong financial acumen, and a solutions-driven approach to navigating complex M&A processes.

Value to clients

• Experienced in managing end-to-end M&A processes with a focus on execution efficiency
• Effective communicator leading interactions with clients, buyers, and other stakeholders
• Strong technical capability in financial modelling, valuations, and commercial analysis
• Applies structured thinking to drive decision-making and resolve deal challenges
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional workstreams

Experience

Akshay joined Equiteq in 2025, having previously worked in Grant Thornton UK's Corporate Finance team in the UK, where he advised on mid-market M&A deals across multiple sectors. He began his career at EY in 2013 as an ACA trainee, building a strong foundation in financial reporting and analysis. While at EY London, he was instrumental in the audit of Cazoo Inc during its SPAC listing on the NYSE, making it the most valuable UK company to list on Wall Steet at that time with a market capitalisation of $8 billion. Akshay is a dual-qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAl and ICAEW) and has cleared CFA Level 1.

Other things about Akshay 

• Enjoys mountains - has trekked Ben Nevis in Scotland and Everest Base Camp in Nepal
• Passionate about understanding how the universe was formed and works
• Married and has a son