Meet our M&A Team

At Futureu Strategy Group, our team has played a pivotal role in guiding entrepreneurs through both buy-side and sell-side equity and debt transactions.


We are fortunate to have built a robust network that includes global private equity firms, technology companies, venture capitalists, and family offices.

Our M&A Experts

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Sachith Sebastian

Senior Partner- M&A


  • 25+ years of global experience as an entrepreneur and technology / business/operations leader.
  • Founder and Managing Director – Start2Scale (India).
  • Chief Investment Officer- BeyondTeQ, Oman.


  • MBA from University of Texas, Dallas & B-Tech from College of Engineering, Trivandrum.


 Career highlights

  • Co-founder and COO - AIWare.ai, a deep tech start-up.
  • COO - Cleareye.ai, a global fintech based in LA, USA.
  • Investor in early stage start-ups– Dextor Capital & Kerala Angel Network, India.
  • Expertise:  Venture Capital, M&A, Scaling up businesses, Product strategy, GTM strategy, Design Thinking, Growth strategy, Service Innovation, Tech strategy, Business development, Human centered design, Innovation-as-a-Service, Agile project delivery and Enterprise IT architecture.
  • Mentor and on the advisory board of various start-ups and tech firms.
  • Technology leadership roles in Verizon Telecom(Fortune 500).
  • Incubated and led Global Innovation practice and Infinity Labs for UST Global.
  • Technology and Operations leadership roles in UST ( one of the fastest growing technology services firms globally due to organic and inorganic transactions).
  • Board member in various firms.


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Renjit Philip

Managing Partner

  • Specializing in Digital Business design, M&A, Startup funding, and Advisory for Financial Services and Technology forms (including Fintech and Insurtech)


  • MBA from Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore. Executive Education from the Wharton School of Management.


  • 23+ years in Capital Markets/ Retail Finance / Payments and Insurance.
  • Experienced in managing revenue-generating (USD 65 Million+) and functional roles. Startup and scale-up experience in successful business units and products. 



  • Ex-founder: AI Health Insurtech Startup in the US and other tech businesses. Currently advising Startups in the US, India, KSA & UAE. 


  • Mentor/session leader at Accelerators: Founder Institute (GCC Silicon Valley)| NSRCEL, IIMB, Bangalore| Loyal VC, Canada | Flat6Labs, KSA| Ignyte, Dubai


  • Thought Leadership: Author of the OneMoreThinginAi Newsletter on AI. Co-founder: FS Brew podcast on Insurtech.
  • Community: Advisory Council Member of Fintech Tuesdays Group (largest grassroots Fintech community in the UAE).


Team's Recent Experience in M&A Advisory and Transactions

  • Sell-side mandate for an India based $60 Mn IT services firm || Acquired by a $150 Mn + Private Equity backed global tech services firm.


  • Sell-side mandate for a $8 Mn US based SaaS product firm that specializes in Intellectual property intelligence and patent analytics || Acquired by promoters of a leading IPMS ( Intellectual property management services) firm.


  • Sell-side mandate for an elder care startup based in India || Merged with a wellness startup funded by US HNI investors.


  • Key member of a corporate M&A team of a global $2 Bn IT services firm and led buy-side process || Led acquisition of 6 niche technology services firms across the globe.


  • Led Due Diligence and Post Merger Integration for a FTSE 50 Global insurance co. for an acquisition in Oman.


  • Completed multi-stage investment for a price comparison website in the UAE.


M&A Capabilities


Strategy (Buy-side and Sell-side)




  • Define inorganic growth or exit objectives
  • Identify portfolio gaps and capability whitespaces
  • Set target criteria, positioning, and transaction approach



Deal Origination and Preparation


  • Build target or investor lists; assess strategic fit
  • Prepare the Information Memorandum (IM) and management materials
  • Build valuation and financial models
  • Set up the virtual data room and readiness for diligence



Deal Process Management


  • Create and manage the deal funnel and outreach cadence
  • Coordinate buyer/investor interactions and timelines
  • Maintain momentum and competitive tension through the process



Execution to Closing


  • Negotiate commercial terms, valuation, and structure
  • Coordinate due diligence across financial, legal, and tax workstreams
  • Support transaction documentation and signing / closing


Book an appointment with us to see how we can help you with your M&A Advisory needs.