Saahil Rakyan

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.

Value to clients

• Career investment banker with deep expertise in M&A and capital markets advisory
• Advised on 30+ buy-side, sell-side, debt, and equity capital raise transactions, totaling over A$25 billion in deal value
• Extensive experience with both blue-chip corporations and founder-led businesses
• Strong sector exposure across financial services, fintech, IT/ITeS, healthcare, and industrials
• Global perspective and cross-border transaction expertise, supported by a wide international network
• Skilled in identifying deal opportunities, creating competitive tension, and maximizing value for clients
• Combines strong commercial judgment with robust technical capabilities

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.

Other things about Saahil

• Holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management (USA)
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (India)
• Enjoys travelling, skiing, tennis, and is a developing blindfold chess player