Deals

Active Mandates

At Acumen, we don’t just pursue transactions - we cultivate partnerships that are designed to unlock long-term value. Every mandate we take on is a chance to drive strategic growth, tackle complex challenges, and deliver real impact for our clients.

This section highlights some of the exciting transactions currently in progress. From innovative structuring to tailored growth strategies, these active engagements reflect our hands-on approach and deep commitment to excellence. Each deal represents a unique journey, and we're proud to partner with visionary businesses as we work toward outcomes that are both ambitious and achievable.

Project Zenith

1. The Company is a prominent and well-established manufacturer, serving leading OEMs by offering products in the automotive and pressure flow control space
2. Products include CNG and LPG kits, automotive components, gas pipeline items, and gas cylinder valves and regulators
3. Has an autonomous team with 300+ employees, supported by strong manufacturing, tooling, and forging capabilities and an in-house R&D team

Project Pure

1. The Company is engaged in manufacturing of oil cleaning machines in India removing <1 micron of particulate matter and moisture up to 50% below saturation level
2. Products include oil cleaning machines and a full range of sensors to test particulate, moisture and residual oil life
3. Sold 1,100+ machines in FY24 and 20,000+ to date
4. Has an autonomous team of 55+ with minimal promoter intervention
5. 20+ years relationship with customers, contributing 45% of revenue and has 25+ years relationship with suppliers

• Industry: Oil filtration industry
• Type of transaction: Strategic sale
• Engagement type: Sell-side
• FY24 revenue: INR 387 million

Project Diamond

1. The company has decades of experience in engineering                                 high-performance PCD, CBN, and MCD tools
2. The company serves 8+ industries including automotive, electronics, industrial machinery, etc. through a nationwide network of 30+ dealers, operating from 2 production facilities in Maharashtra
3. Its product range features a diverse selection of tools customized as per client requirements including reamers, milling solutions, etc. and also includes some standard products like inserts
4. In FY25, the company delivered over 1,000k+ tools
5. Equipped with advanced manufacturing facilities, cutting-edge technology, and rigorous quality assurance, the products are designed for durability and peak performance

Project Maestro

1. A packaging solutions company providing custom and off-the-shelf solutions to multiple sectors
2. The Company provides products and services ranging from contract packaging, container stuffing and stripping, truck loading services, packaging design, corrugated board plant (commissioned), large-scale wood fabrication and conversion, plastic thermoforming and PP box manufacturing, and metal fabrication for trolleys and fitment
3. Currently serving 120+ customers with 10+ manufacturing and service locations across India, spanning a total area of more than 300,000 sq. ft. for production and warehousing

Project Crystal

1. The company is a leader in PET bottle recycling, specialising in the collection, meticulous processing, and efficient recycling of PET bottles into high-quality flakes
2. Standalone manufacturer of B2B-grade PET flakes in Tamil Nadu, consistently producing flakes with less than 30 PPM, a standard that commands a premium in the market
3. Committed to drive the future of recycling by advanced techniques for responsible waste management and creating a greener future through innovative technological processes

• Industry: Plastic recycling
• Type of transaction: Growth capital
• Engagement type: Buy-side
• FY24 revenue: INR 218 million

Project Faith

1. A professionally run pre-IPO company with a demonstrated ability to scale, growing revenues at a CAGR of 70%+ over the past eight financial years
2. A digitally-led company specialising in staffing, talent assessment and development, HR technology
3. Featured in the India 100 annual report of the most valuable and strongest brands by Brand Finance, a leading brand valuation consultancy, in June 2024
4. Acquired 5 companies in the last 2 years to diversify their services out of which Acumen facilitated the acquisition of 3 companies
5. Actively looking to further its inorganic growth by partnering with companies broadening its current offerings

• Industry: HR services
• Type of transaction: Strategic acquisitions
• Engagement type: Buy-side
• FY24 revenue: INR 10,857 million

Project Milkyway

1. A tech-enabled direct-to-consumer (D2C) dairy company serving over 25,000 households across five major cities, recognized for its innovation and quality
2. Successfully launched India’s first high-protein fresh milk in December 2024, delivering 25 grams of protein per 250 ml; The product has seen rapid adoption, recording 29% month-on-month growth since its debut and a variant with extended shelf life is in development, holding strong potential for pan-India expansion
3. Offers a comprehensive product portfolio with 25 SKUs, including A2 milk, cow milk, buffalo milk, and a range of value-added dairy products

Project Wave

1. The Company manufactures specialised chemicals to prevent erosion and corrosion in equipment such as pipelines, tanks, vessels, pumps, ducts, chimneys, structures and floorings.
2. They serve diverse industries including power, steel, petrochemicals, oil and gas, mining, fertilizers, chemicals, cement, paper, marine, sugar, water and waste water treatment.
3. The Company is looking to acquire a company in specialised chemicals and coatings space.

Project Star

1. Leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality and cost effective specialized rubber compounds with over 40 years of experience.
2. Has a world-class facility equipped with advanced technology and precision machinery with 3 production lines and capacity of 650 tons per month.
3. Caters to various industries such as automotive, oil & gas, aviation, food and beverages, chemicals, engineering & technology and defence.

Project Dhoni

1. The Company, based in Central India, is a leading back-office service provider, catering to the mortgage industry and real estate companies across USA
2. It’s services primarily include workorder processing, quality control of property preservation and inspection services, invoicing and accounting through predefined standard operating procedures (‘SOPs’)
3. The company also provides virtual assistant services encompassing digital marketing, recruiter/vendor support, and legal assistance to its clients while expanding these offerings
4. The Company has a strong in-house training program and a long-standing, experienced leadership team for efficient management of business. The promoters’ focus is on continued increase in efficiency by standardizing operations
5. The Company has an expertise of sourcing abundant and efficient manpower within the region, with an ability to process 600,000+ orders per month