# Saurabh Saxena > Private Equity & M&A. Led exits: Quandoo ($219M) & WNS (NYSE). Private equity & M&A leader. Exits: Quandoo ($219M) & WNS (NYSE). Former Head of M&A at KKR Axel Springer. Previously, CEO of Houzen (exited, $12.5M EV), and Regional VP at Quandoo, steering its $219M acquisition. Led UK & Ireland for Advention, advising PE funds & Fortune 200 companies. Investor in fintech, proptech, and edtech, with portfolio companies including Rovco, Doorvest, Plum, and EasyProperty. Board advisor to multiple high-growth startups. Early career in consulting, leading strategy and M&A at Accenture and Advention, working with multi-billion-dollar funds and global corporates. Things I can advise on: ✔️ How to raise private equity funding ✔️ Guidance on scaling from $1M to $10M ARR ✔️ Tips on M&A and exit planning ✔️ Best practices for IPO readiness ✔️ Advice on growth-stage investing ✔️ How to structure & lead acquisitions ✔️ Strategy for international expansion Passionate about helping founders navigate fundraising, scaling, and exits. Looking forward to sharing insights! **Rating:** 5/5 (1 reviews) ## Offerings - Video call (15 min): $100.00 ## Links - [Expert profile](/saurabhsaxena) - [Avatar](https://media.intro.co/avatars/1122016EL81caai.jpg) - [Marketplace](/marketplace)