Select Testimonials

Here's what a few of our clients and investors have to say about our work.

PRIVATE EQUITY INVESTMENTS


"Seasoned transaction advisory professionals with excellent industry and operating expertise. Solid network of senior industry executives. Great at engaging and handholding entrepreneurs though the full PE investment committee process. We also highly value Pratik's integrity and his ability to assess fit between businesses and investors. Highly recommend."

Director, Infrastructure Investments and Portfolio Development

VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS




"Worldstar does a thorough job of preparing companies for the venture investment process. Working hands-on in preparing business information and market maps, while facilitating efficient communication between founders and VC investment teams. I appreciate the intellectual and factual accuracy in Pratik's work, and would highly recommend him."


Managing Director

M&A / RESTRUCTURINGS




"Very comprehensive understanding of energy markets where market structures can be complex / subject to extensive regulations and technical idiosyncrasies and limitations. Engaged with Pratik on asset and contract revaluation and the support and insights were phenomenal. Their publications on this sector are also insightful, relevant, and timely. Highly recommend this team."


Managing Partner, Infrastructure Investments

Select Transactions

We have rich experience working across a wide range of transactions and strategic/portfolio restructuring assignments.

Energy Storage

Debt (term loan) and Equity (structured private equity) raise for leading manufacturer of electric storage batteries for retail consumer and industrial applications.

Primary Metals

Mezzanine debt (semi-secured loan facility) arrangement including price negotiation with NBFC for a leading primary metals and mid-stream aluminium products producer.

TECHNOLOGY / SOFTWARE

Found revenue i.e. product monetisation path for a digital music software company through JV with social platform for music enthusiasts; and subsequent VC capital raise.

Electric Generation

Advised lenders/bondholders on commercial aspects during Chapter-11 restructuring of US Utility (Genco) supplying to wholesale & retail competitive electric markets.

AUTO-COMPONENTS

Led (successfully) litigation against lenders/process advisors establishing transgression and consequently, discharge of capital encumbrances related to acquisition.

TECHNOLOGY / SOFTWARE

M&A transaction advisory i.e. sale process management for software development firm with IP in the form of proprietary operating system to US enteprise software major.

RENEWABLE ENERGY

Advised Infrastructure Fund in creation of investment platform i.e. acquisition and greenfield development of renewable energy assets (solar/storage/wind).

PRIMARY METALS

Led (successfully) bid submission including technical, commercial, and financing credentials in response to RFP/tender for Greenfield plant floated by State Government.

MEDIA / TECH INFRA

Advised several companies in media and technology infrastructure sectors on M&A / PE / PD capital access and setup MIS/IR reporting processes.