Marquee

Marquee Equity is led by a founding team with deep expertise in investment banking, technology, and transaction execution:

Ash Narain, Founder and CEO: Ash serves multiple executive functions at Marquee including Chief Product Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, VP of Sales, and Chief Operating Officer.

He previously founded BankerBay, a leading middle-market transaction marketplace, and has worked on over 4,000 transactions during his career.

Ash brings long-standing relationships and credibility to Marquee and is focused on building a company that adds genuine value to entrepreneurs seeking capital.

Outside of work, he enjoys golf, tennis, and adventure road trips.

Raj Kabir, Founder and CTO: Kabir's unconventional path began when he dropped out of law college after one semester to join the merchant navy as a cadet, circumnavigating the globe for two years and ending his tenure as a second officer.

A self-taught physicist, programmer, and computational linguistics expert, Kabir has worked on over 20 web and mobile products over the last five years.

He drives Marquee's technology platform and manages deal flow operations.

His interests include traveling the world, exotic food, and reading about science and history.

Nikita Garg Narain, Director: Nikita leads Marquee's private placement division, having built the domain from scratch and continuing to manage its operations.

Additional Leadership:

• Akankshaa Jain: Executive Assistant to CEO
• Navya Seth: Associate Director
• Sahil Sharma: Division Lead - Senior Associate
• Sanchit Jain: Division Lead - Senior Associate
• Pragya Kwatra: Senior Associate
• Shrey Mehra: Senior Associate
• Sanskriti Jain: Investment Analyst

  The team describes themselves as a tight-knit group of investment bankers and financial experts united by a shared mission of delivering great results consistently for their clients.

Marquee Equity is a global investment banking platform founded in 2016 that specializes in connecting entrepreneurs with institutional capital.

The firm operates as a comprehensive capital raising and M&A advisory service, providing data-driven solutions for fund managers, general partners, and growth-stage companies seeking investment.

Unlike traditional marketplaces and listing sites that publicly display fundraising details, Marquee Equity offers private, one-to-one communication between companies and investors.

This discreet approach has resonated with entrepreneurs across the globe, helping the firm facilitate over 900 fund raises and accumulate more than $3 billion in transaction history since its founding.

The platform provides direct access to an extensive network of 25,000+ investment firms including venture capital funds, private equity firms, family offices, and angel investors.

Additionally, Marquee Equity maintains relationships with 200,000+ potential acquirers and 30,000 limited partners (LPs) seeking investment opportunities.

This comprehensive network spans multiple geographies and industry sectors, positioning Marquee as one of the leading placement agents serving entrepreneurs worldwide.

Headquartered in the United Kingdom with a team of over 100 investment bankers and financial experts, Marquee Equity has built a reputation for delivering consistent results across industries ranging from fintech and healthcare to blockchain, cleantech, and beyond.

The firm facilitates approximately 5,000 meetings per month between entrepreneurs and potential investors, demonstrating the active engagement of their platform.

Marquee Equity offers a comprehensive suite of investment banking services designed to support companies and funds throughout their growth lifecycle:

Fundraising Services:

• Funding for Startups: Connecting early-stage and growth-stage companies with venture capital firms, angel investors, and family offices across seed through late-stage rounds
• Funding for Funds: Capital raising services for private equity funds, venture capital funds, and alternative investment managers seeking LP commitments
• Documentation Support: Unlimited iteration support for pitch decks, financial models, and investment materials as plans and projections evolve

  Mergers & Acquisitions:

• End-to-end M&A advisory from strategy formulation and deal execution through post-deal integration
• Access to 200,000+ potential acquirers across industries and geographies
• Buy-side and sell-side transaction support

  Deal Origination:

• Proactive sourcing of investment opportunities for institutional investors
• Curated deal flow across sectors and stages

  A key differentiator of Marquee Equity's approach is their emphasis on building lasting investor relationships.

  Entrepreneurs who raise capital through the platform can leverage the network built during their engagement for future funding rounds, creating a sustainable ecosystem of capital access.

  The firm serves clients across diverse industries including fintech, edtech, telecom, healthcare, insurance, blockchain, retail, travel, e-commerce, biotech, cleantech, and software.

Under the technical leadership of co-founder and CTO Raj Kabir, Marquee Equity has built a proprietary technology platform that differentiates it from traditional investment banking firms and public fundraising marketplaces.

The platform emphasizes private, one-to-one communication between companies and investors rather than publicly listing fundraising opportunities.

This confidential approach addresses a key concern for many entrepreneurs who prefer to keep their capital-raising activities discreet.

Key platform features include:

• Direct access to a curated database of 25,000+ investment firms, 6,000+ angels, and 200,000+ acquirers
• Proprietary matching algorithms that connect companies with relevant investors based on sector focus, stage, geography, and investment thesis
• Integrated document management supporting unlimited iterations of pitch decks, financial models, and investment materials
• Meeting scheduling and facilitation tools that enable 5,000+ investor meetings per month

  Raj Kabir's background as a self-taught programmer and computational linguistics expert has enabled the firm to leverage technology for efficient deal flow management and investor relationship tracking.

  His experience building over 20 web and mobile products informs the platform's user experience and functionality.

  The technology-enabled approach allows Marquee to scale its services globally while maintaining the personalized attention and relationship focus characteristic of boutique investment banks.

Since its founding in 2016, Marquee Equity has built an impressive track record of facilitating capital raises across industries, stages, and geographies:

Key Metrics:

• 900+ fund raises completed for startups and funds
• $3+ billion in total transaction history
• 5,000+ investor meetings facilitated per month
• 1,200+ clients served successfully

  The firm's case study portfolio demonstrates consistent success across deal sizes and sectors, including:

• India-based FinTech companies ($2M raise)
• USA AI companies ($1.5M raise)
• Singapore Food-Tech companies ($6M raise)
• USA Real Estate companies ($6M raise)
• Israel Medical Devices companies ($5M raise)
• USA SaaS companies ($2.5M raise)
• Sweden FinTech companies (€1.5M raise)

  Notable client success includes an Africa-based payment infrastructure provider that raised $7 million through the platform.

  Client testimonials on Trustpilot highlight the team's helpfulness, thoroughness, and support throughout the fundraising process.

  Marquee's extensive investor network includes direct relationships with 25,000+ investment firms spanning venture capital, private equity, family offices, and 6,000+ angel investors.

  For M&A transactions, the firm maintains access to 200,000+ potential acquirers and connects fund managers with 30,000+ limited partners seeking investment opportunities.

Marquee Equity has developed deep expertise across a diverse range of industries, providing specialized fundraising and M&A advisory services tailored to sector-specific dynamics:

Technology & Innovation:

• FinTech: Financial technology platforms, payment infrastructure, lending solutions
• EdTech: Educational technology and learning platforms
• Software & SaaS: Enterprise and consumer software solutions
• Blockchain: Cryptocurrency, distributed ledger technologies, Web3 applications

  Healthcare & Life Sciences:

• HealthTech: Digital health platforms and telemedicine solutions
• Medical Devices: Clinical equipment and diagnostic technologies
• Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology: Drug development and life sciences companies
• Wellness & Nutrition: Healthy living and nutrition-focused businesses

  Emerging Sectors:

• AgriTech: Agricultural technology and farming innovations
• CleanTech: Clean energy and environmental solutions
• Food-Tech: Future of food and alternative protein companies

  Traditional Industries:

• Retail & E-commerce: Consumer brands and online marketplaces
• Travel & Hospitality: Tourism and travel technology
• Insurance: InsurTech and traditional insurance companies
• Telecom: Telecommunications infrastructure and services
• Real Estate: Property technology and real estate development
• FMCG: Fast-moving consumer goods

  The firm's geographic reach spans North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, with particular strength in the USA, UK, India, Israel, Singapore, and Sweden markets.

  This global perspective allows Marquee to match entrepreneurs with the most relevant investors regardless of geography or sector focus.