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VGS Advisors

Investment Banking and Advisory Firm Focussed on Climate Impact

About Us

We are a boutique investment banking and advisory firm specializing in M&A and fundraising for clients with a dedicated focus on sustainability and climate impact. We collaborate closely with companies and funds, navigating the difficulties of raising capital and executing strategic mergers. Our expertise spans across areas such as Renewable Energy, Water and Waste, Biofuels, Energy Storage, Green Hydrogen, Electric Vehicles, Sustainable Manufacturing, Energy Efficiency and Climate Technologies. We have strong connections to leading international platforms, climate funds and development finance institutions to support these transactions.

What We Do

We Plan, We Execute, We Close

We lead M&A and fundraising initiatives for our clients. Our team’s experience with operating companies allows us to understand our client needs better, balance different perspectives and make transactions happen. We collaborate closely with companies and investors, both financial and strategic. Our international exposure and alliances allow us to bring differentiated and relevant international investors into our fundraising assignments.

What We Provide 

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Equity and Mezz Fundraise

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Other Solutions

Wind Power Plant, VGS Advisors

Our Sector Expertise

We work with companies across the sustainability spectrum, from renewable energy producers and water treatment plants to waste-to-energy, EV and hydrogen platforms, along with related technology and service providers.

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Renewable Energy

India’s Renewable Energy Capacity has growth at CAGR of 20% and reached 136GW, attracting an investment of US$ 70 bn. With India targeting 50% energy from renewables by 2030, further investment of  US$ 1 trillion is likely to flow into this sector.

Solar Power Plant, VGS Advisors

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Water and Wastewater Treatment

India is the thirteenth most water-stressed country in the world with 600 Mn people lacking access. With rising demand, supportive regulations and public private partnership models emerging, the sector is likely to see investments of US$ 30-35 bn over next five years.

Waste Water Treatment Plant, VGS Advisors

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Waste Management

India generates 62 Mn tonnes of municipal solid waste annually, of which 70% is discarded untreated in open dumps. With rising population, such waste is likely to double over next 5 years. Additionally, India generates 500 mn tonnes of agri-waste every year of which more than 20% is burnt. Recent policy and regulatory changes are encouraging projects to manage and recycle such waste.

Waste Management
EV, VGS Advisors

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E-Mobility

EV sales in India have grown ~12X over past three years and is expected to further grow 20X times by 2030. The E-mobility ecosystem including e-vehicles, battery technologies, charging infrastructure and related financing is expected to show exponential growth and attract US$ 20 bn in investments by 2030.

VGS Advisors

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Others

With India’s focus on energy transition, Green Hydrogen, Offshore Wind, Energy Storage, Sustainable Manufacturing and Climate Tech provide a US$ 200 bn+ opportunity.

Our Alliances

We have alliances with other firms/organisations where we can leverage expertise, network and relationships to add value to our Clients

Manas Corporate Partners

Manas Corporate Partners is a boutique advisory firm in Japan started by ex GCA Savvian bankers. They focus on transactions in the Indo-Japan corridor. We work closely with them for accessing Japanese corporates and investors.

PFAN

PFAN is a platform of United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) which facilitates business scaleup and fundraising for companies in sustainability space. VGS Advisors is an empaneled advisor on this platform.

Indo-Dutch Chamber

Indo-Dutch Chamber collaborates with its counterparts in The Netherlands, Embassy of The Netherlands in India and various industry and commercial bodies to promote co-operation between Indian and Dutch businesses and investors

Select Case Studies

Solar Power Plant, VGS Advisors

Solar IPP

Consultant for acquisition of Sprng Energy from Actis

Waste Water Treatment Plant, VGS Advisors

Water & Wastewater

Advising on STP/TTP HAM concessions in tie-up with leading developer.

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