19 FINANCEOUTLOOKINDIANOVEMBER, 2025driven by passion, work ethic and ownership. This culture of excellence and trust is a key reason clients rely on the firm to deliver consistently.Client-Centric ApproachThe firm believes that the client is always right. Before signing a mandate, the firm carries out all necessary diligence. This includes factory visits, financial diligence, vendor checks and market intelligence. Once the mandate is signed, the team puts in maximum effort to deliver the best outcome for the client. In many cases, the firm has gone out of pocket, investing extra resources and energy to secure the right investors. The focus is always on meeting client needs, timelines and terms.Additionally, the firm does not rely heavily on marketing. Its strongest advocates are the clients it has successfully taken public. These clients bring in more mandates and opportunities. The firm ensures that every on-boarded client proudly recommends them.An anecdote highlights this trust. A client approached the firm for fundraising, but the firm was fully booked. The client chose another merchant banker, who filed the offer document, but the regulator rejected it. Smart Horizon Capital Advisors later filed the same document within two months, secured approval and listed the company at a premium. At the listing ceremony, the promoter admitted they had wasted a year and lost money by not waiting. They said their only mistake was not choosing Smart Horizon Capital Advisors earlier. With the firm's support, they could once again envision becoming a 5,000 crore company. This approach of diligence, commitment and client-first execution defines the firm's ability to build strong and enduring relationships.A Robust Future RoadmapSmart Horizon Capital Advisors aims to become India's leading investment banking service providers by 2030, measured by both transaction volume and value, while setting benchmarks in excellence, transparency and client success. Its mission is to drive sustainable wealth creation for clients and shareholders, with a revenue target of 100 crore by FY 2025­26 and consistent year-on-year growth thereafter.Looking ahead, the firm sees itself as an active contributor to India's capital markets, enabling entrepreneurs to rise, scale, and inspire globally. Its bold aspiration is to keep India the No. 1 IPO destination for the next 50 years, while building a lasting legacy of trust, performance and long-term value creation.Parth concludes by stating, "We are not here to follow trends, we are here to create them. With every successful listing, every new client on-boarded and every record broken, we're not just moving forward, we're setting the pace for others to follow. The journey ahead is long, but with our vision, our team and our values, the horizon isn't just smart, it's limitless". INVESTMENT 10 MOST PROMISING BANKING CONSULTANTS 2025For us, an IPO isn't a finish line, it's the start of a long-term partnership built on trust, performance and responsible capital market stewardship
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