Head - Fund Raise/M&A/Strategy

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly strategic and execution-driven leader to spearhead fundraising, mergers & acquisitions, and corporate strategy. The role will drive capital formation, evaluate and execute inorganic growth opportunities, and shape the long-term strategic roadmap of the organization. This leader will work directly with the founders and executive team to accelerate scale, profitability, and market expansion.

Key Responsibilities:

Fundraising Leadership:

• Lead end-to-end equity fundraising (Series A and beyond), including financial modelling, investor targeting, outreach, and closing.
• Develop compelling investment narratives, data rooms, and investor presentations.
• Build strong relationships with VCs, PEs, strategic investors, and banks.
• Manage fundraising timelines, due diligence, valuation discussions, and negotiations.
• Work closely with Founders & CFO on capital allocation and balance sheet planning.

M&A:

• Identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets, partnerships, and strategic investments.
• Lead commercial, financial, operational and legal due diligence.
• Build valuation models (DCF, comparables, synergy analysis).
• Structure deals including buyouts, minority investments, and JVs.
• Drive negotiations on valuation, terms, documentation, and integration plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless post-merger integration.

Strategy & Planning:

• Conduct market mapping, industry research, and competitive analysis to evaluate potential synergies.
• Develop and execute Metalbook's M&A strategy in alignment with business growth objectives.
• Identify and evaluate acquisition, partnership, and investment opportunities across domestic and international markets.

Transaction Management:

• Lead end-to-end deal execution, including negotiations, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with legal, tax, finance, and external advisors (consultants, investment bankers, auditors) to ensure seamless execution
• Manage stakeholder communication and maintain confidentiality throughout the transaction process.

Post-Merger Integration:

• Drive integration planning and execution to realize synergies post-acquisition.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth transition, cultural alignment, and business continuity.
• Track performance of acquired entities and report progress against defined objectives.

Key Skills & Competencies

• 8-15 years of experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Development, VC/PE, or Strategy Consulting.
• Proven track record of running fundraising and M&A transactions end-to-end.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and storytelling capability.
• Deep understanding of capital markets, corporate finance, term sheets, and deal structures.
• Ability to work under high-growth, fast-paced environments.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in Tier I Investment Banks or consulting firms covering sectors - manufacturing, supply chain, B2B commerce, fintech, or industrial.
• Prior experience in scaling startups or leading corporate strategy functions.