a boutique advisory and investment banking firm – guide and a partner to your growth
About us
Polestar Capital is a boutique Investment Bank that works closely with large marquee organizations as well as mid-sized corporates to help them provide both Debt and Equity solutions.
The Firm not only works with corporates but also with their Promoters to help them raise all forms of Capital. Polestar Capital’s strategy is client led and it offers an objective and transparent advisory platform with independent due diligence.
Learn moreExecuted transaction experience of the team
Deals Mandate and Lead
Transactions closed and binding Term Sheet Delivered
Financing Delivered
Managed Exits with more than half in Real Estate sector
Successfully led settlement of more than 5 FCCB positions on behalf of Global Investors
To be the preferred partner of our clients for their Capital requirements that creates long term value with specific focus on Alternative capital.
We are fiercely independent in our approach and do not shy away from giving advise that is best suited for a situation as we believe in providing sustainable solution
We have the highest level of integrity in our day to day dealings is core to our heart and we uphold it in highest regard.
We are always transparent in our communication with client which we believe is a great virtue as the same is often highly regarded by our clients.
We go the extra mile in trying to innovate the best possible solution for our clients in complex situations.
Polestar Capital's successful journey began during onset of Spring 2015. In a short span of time, we have been able to deliver some unique value proposition to our clients. We have been able to provide solution across mezzanine finance, private financing, private equity, overseas funding & fund placement. We have delivered some of the most complex and bespoke transactions to our clients, which demonstrate our capabilities and differentiates us from the rest.
Large Steel Manufacturer
INR 17,000.0 mn
Term Loan
Multiple Domestic and Global Banks
Upcoming 500+ Key 5-star Hotel in Mumbai
INR 6,250.0 mn
Holdco Financing
Foreign Portfolio Investors
Large Thermal Power Plant
INR 2,500.0 mn
Term Loan
NBFCs
Listed real estate conglomerate
INR 12,700.0 mn
Listed NCD
Mutual Funds, Insurance Companies
Founder & Managing Partner
Sanjay has over two decades of expertise in Origination, Structuring and Distribution of Fixed Income & Equity products to Global Investors. Before Polestar, Sanjay was MD & Head of Origination & Distribution of FICC products at Credit Suisse with specific focus on Private Financing & Structured Products.
Partner
Kamal leads the Portfolio Management, Resolution and Exit Solution Services.
Kamal worked with the D. E. Shaw group for more than 18 years and headed their Private Equity investments in India for close to a decade. Kamal was also responsible for the banking relationships for D. E. Shaw in Asia.
Partner
Saif Kabir brings over 25 years of expertise across the Fixed Income landscape, spanning Credit, Rates, and FX. He has held senior leadership roles at top-tier institutions, including serving as CEO and Head of Fixed Income at Morgan Stanley India for over 12 years.
Saif’s career also includes key positions in the Fixed Income divisions of Standard Chartered Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank, where he worked across Indian and global debt markets.
He holds an MBA in Finance and a bachelor’s degree in science.
Partner | MEA
Desh Sharma is a seasoned banker with over two decades of experience across global finance. Throughout his career, he has worked with institutional investors, large global and regional corporations including quasi-sovereign entities and ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
His expertise spans investment banking, private credit, structured finance, corporate banking, and wealth management solutions, all delivered through a relationship-driven, institutional lens.
We firmly believe that the strength of an organization lies in its people and we are always looking to add exceptional talent. If you are confident about yourself and are interested in being part of the team, do write to us at careers@polestarholdings.com
