Investment Advisory

Where High-Growth Sectors
Meet Emerging Economies

Connecting global investors with private market opportunities
at the intersection of structural sector shifts and fast-growing markets.
130+
Years Collective Experience
5
Sectors
3
Continents
Who We Are
Advisory-First, Investor-Aligned

Capnova is a cross-border investment advisory firm built around a simple conviction: the most compelling private market opportunities sit at the intersection of sectors undergoing structural transformation and economies experiencing accelerated growth.

We originate, evaluate, structure, and advise on transactions for global investors — from energy infrastructure and data centres to fintech, healthcare distribution, and real assets. Our deal sourcing combines on-the-ground networks across India, Southeast Asia, and Africa with deep sector expertise that extends globally, including North America and Europe.

We work with a curated set of investors who value rigorous diligence, contextualised insight, and a high-touch advisory relationship over transactional deal distribution.

Origination

On-the-ground deal sourcing networks across India, Southeast Asia, Africa, and beyond.

Structuring

Cross-border transaction structuring tailored to regulatory and tax considerations.

Diligence

Rigorous commercial, legal, and operational vetting before any investor presentation.

Execution

End-to-end advisory from term sheet through closing, with ongoing portfolio support.

Our Thesis
Sectors × Geographies
We advise across two independent but complementary dimensions. Our sector mandates are global — we follow structural tailwinds wherever they lead, including developed markets. Our geographic mandates are cross-sector — we deploy across asset classes within each focus economy.

Sector Focus

Global mandates — including developed markets
Energy Transition & Infrastructure
Battery storage, renewables, grid modernisation, and data centre infrastructure — active mandates in the US, India, and Africa.
Data & Digital Infrastructure
Data centres, semiconductor adjacencies, and connectivity plays powering the AI economy — including the US Sun Belt.
Fintech & Embedded Finance
Payments, lending, insurance distribution, and digital banking across emerging and frontier markets.
Healthcare & Distribution
B2B pharma distribution, digital health, and diagnostics — particularly in India’s fast-scaling ecosystem.
Real Estate & Real Assets
Commercial development, land acquisition, and infrastructure-linked real assets across multiple geographies.

Geographic Focus

Cross-sector mandates in high-growth economies
India
The world’s fastest-growing large economy — venture, private credit, real estate, healthcare, and consumer tech.
Southeast Asia
Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines — fintech, logistics, digital commerce, and infrastructure.
Africa
Nigeria, Kenya, East Africa — fintech, agritech, renewable energy, and mobile-first platforms.
Europe
Select sector-specific mandates in energy transition, climate tech, and cross-border infrastructure.
North America
Energy infrastructure, data centres, and real assets — particularly the US Sun Belt corridor.
Who We Work With
Our Investor Community
We work with investors who share our conviction in high-growth sectors and emerging economies, and value a high-touch, advisory-led approach to private market access.
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Family Offices

Single and multi-family offices looking for differentiated deal flow beyond traditional fund allocations.

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Wealth Advisors

Independent advisors and private banks seeking curated private market opportunities for their HNW clients.

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Institutional Allocators

Pension funds, endowments, and sovereign-adjacent pools exploring emerging market private assets.

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Corporate Investors

Strategic investors seeking co-investment and joint venture opportunities in growth markets.

Transactions
Select Mandates
Active and recent advisory engagements across our focus sectors and geographies.
Energy Infrastructure
Data Centre Site Advisory
Texas, USA
Strategic land acquisition advisory for a 274-acre parcel adjacent to a major semiconductor facility, targeting data centre development.
Energy Transition
Utility-Scale Battery Storage
North America
Investment structuring for grid-scale battery storage deployment across multiple project sites.
Real Estate
New Capital City Development
India
Cross-border investor access to landmark mixed-use development in a new state capital.
Healthcare
B2B Pharma Distribution
India
Series A capital raising advisory for a B2B pharmaceutical distribution platform with $100M+ GMV.
Fintech
Embedded Finance Platform
India & Southeast Asia
Growth-stage advisory for embedded lending and payments infrastructure serving SME merchants.
Renewables
Solar & Wind Portfolio
India
Capital raising advisory for a diversified renewable energy portfolio across solar and wind assets.
Agritech
Agri-Supply Chain Platform
East Africa
Early-stage advisory for a digital platform connecting smallholder farmers with commodity buyers and financing.
Fintech
Mobile Payments Infrastructure
Nigeria & West Africa
Growth capital advisory for a mobile money and merchant payments platform with 2M+ active users.
Logistics
Cold Chain Logistics Network
Vietnam & Philippines
Expansion capital advisory for cold chain and last-mile delivery serving e-commerce and food distribution.
Real Assets
Industrial Land Development
Indonesia
Joint venture structuring for industrial park development catering to manufacturing relocation trends.
Energy Infrastructure
Data Centre Site Advisory
Texas, USA
Strategic land acquisition advisory for a 274-acre parcel adjacent to a major semiconductor facility, targeting data centre development.
Energy Transition
Utility-Scale Battery Storage
North America
Investment structuring for grid-scale battery storage deployment across multiple project sites.
Real Estate
New Capital City Development
India
Cross-border investor access to landmark mixed-use development in a new state capital.
Healthcare
B2B Pharma Distribution
India
Series A capital raising advisory for a B2B pharmaceutical distribution platform with $100M+ GMV.
Fintech
Embedded Finance Platform
India & Southeast Asia
Growth-stage advisory for embedded lending and payments infrastructure serving SME merchants.
Renewables
Solar & Wind Portfolio
India
Capital raising advisory for a diversified renewable energy portfolio across solar and wind assets.
Agritech
Agri-Supply Chain Platform
East Africa
Early-stage advisory for a digital platform connecting smallholder farmers with commodity buyers and financing.
Fintech
Mobile Payments Infrastructure
Nigeria & West Africa
Growth capital advisory for a mobile money and merchant payments platform with 2M+ active users.
Logistics
Cold Chain Logistics Network
Vietnam & Philippines
Expansion capital advisory for cold chain and last-mile delivery serving e-commerce and food distribution.
Real Assets
Industrial Land Development
Indonesia
Joint venture structuring for industrial park development catering to manufacturing relocation trends.
Team
Built on Experience
A lean advisory team with deep cross-border transaction experience spanning investment banking, asset management, capital raising, and emerging market operations. We combine institutional discipline with entrepreneurial agility.
Arpit Gupta
Arpit Gupta
Managing Partner
20+ years in Private Markets & Investment Management
UK & Europe
Oliver Kaye
Oliver Kaye
Partner
25+ years in Investments & Strategy
UK, India & GCC
Vincent Sauvan
Vincent Sauvan
Partner
15 years in Growth & Transformation
UK
Pratap Singh
Pratap Singh
Partner
30+ years in Corporate Banking
UK, India & Africa
Morgan Jones
Morgan Jones
Partner
15+ years in Infrastructure Investing & Private Credit
USA
Jake Crowley
Jake Crowley
Partner
15 years across Family Offices & Investor Networks
USA & Europe
Tabish Akhter
Tabish Akhter
Partner
10+ years in Smart Cities, Infrastructure & Venture Building
GCC & India
Contact
Start a Conversation
Whether you’re an investor exploring private markets, a company seeking growth capital, or an advisor looking for differentiated deal flow — we’d like to hear from you.
info@thecapnova.com