K N O V A N T A G E
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KnoVantage Solutions is an independent, specialized advisory firm focused on M&A and capital raising support services.

Our "use-us-when-you-need-us" model offers clients flexible access to top-tier investment banking expertise without the commitment of full-time engagement and high transaction fees.

Whether you require comprehensive involvement or targeted assistance, we provide high-quality, tailored support, delivering critical solutions when you need them most.

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Advantage Your Business with KnoVantage

KnoVantage Solutions is a trusted financial consulting firm dedicated to serving the unique needs of business founders, corporates, lower to mid-market investment banks, private equity, and venture capital firms. We combine deep industry expertise with a relationship-driven approach to help our clients succeed.

We understand that deal-making is often timeconsuming and complex, requiring significant resources. Our strength lies in delivering corporate finance solutions that are not only exceptional but also scalable and seamlessly integrated into your daily operations.

From deal origination to closing, we partner with you at every stage of the transaction. With years of expertise, our professionals provide high-quality advisory services to guide you through the critical phases of deal planning, execution, and integration.

Headquartered in Canada, KnoVantage Solutions is your reliable partner for navigating complex transactions with confidence.

Our Mission

We are committed to delivering exceptional service while maintaining the highest standards of quality and integrity. We lead with innovation, collaboration, and value, consistently pursuing excellence and unmatched client satisfaction. Our dedication to continuous improvement and superior results is at the heart of everything we do. By focusing on teamwork, creativity, and operational efficiency, we empower both our clients and our people to achieve extraordinary success.

Our Values

We are guided by our core values in every conversation, meeting, and transaction, shaping who we are both as individuals and as a firm.

  • People-first: First and foremost, we treat our clients as people. We are caring, compassionate and serious about our clients' success.
  • Creativity: From complex transactions to unique solutions, we use our experience and insights to look at each situation differently.
  • Professionalism: We hold ourselves to a higher standard of ethics rooted in fairness, integrity, intellectual rigor and a compassion for people.
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Why KnoVantage Solutions?

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Deep Industry Experience

At KnoVantage, we bring over a decade of industry expertise, experience, and dedication to quality. We help our clients through challenging financial decisions, providing creative, realistic, and practical methods.

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Strong Confidentiality and Trust

We uphold strict confidentiality and protect our clients’ proprietary information at every stage, ensuring their intellectual capital remains secure.

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Flexible Resourcing

Our flexible work arrangements allow clients to access our services on an as-needed basis, enabling them to scale capacity without any long-term commitment.

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Collaborative Approach

We build strong, collaborative relationships with our clients, engaging closely with their leadership teams to fully grasp their vision, strategic objectives, and distinct challenges.

Our Services

Mergers and Acquisitions
  • - Buyer / Investor Contacts
  • - Acquisition Target List
  • - Financial Modeling
  • - Business Valuation
  • - Confidential Information Memorandum
  • - Industry Research
  • - Teaser
  • - Management Presentation
  • - Dataroom Management
Capital Raising
  • - Investor Contacts
  • - Pitchbook
  • - Industry Research
  • - Financial Modeling
  • - Business Valuation
  • - Preparation for Investor Meetings
Valuation
  • - Discounted Cash Flow
  • - Comparable Company Analysis
  • - Precedent Transactions Analysis
  • - Leverage Buy Out
Due Diligence
  • - Post LOI Diligence Support
  • - Working Capital Analysis
  • - Quality of Earnings – Adjusted EBITDA
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Rajiv Khaitan

Founder and President

Rajiv founded KnoVantage Solutions in 2024, bringing over 15 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, valuation, and offshoring services. With a proven track record of advising clients across diverse industries, he is recognized for his deep expertise and strategic insights in managing quality M&A deliverables.

Before establishing KnoVantage, Rajiv spent nearly a decade at KPMG, where he worked across Canada, India, and Germany. During his tenure, he advised middle-market clients on both buy-side and sell-side transactions, facilitating deals worth over $500 million in enterprise value across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Rajiv's prior experience includes working with the investment banking divisions of UBS and Evalueserve in India. His extensive background in investment banking and consulting has equipped him with a global perspective and a deep understanding of the services industry.

Rajiv holds an MBA from ICFAI University, India, and a Bachelor's in Commerce (Honors) from Calcutta University, India. Currently based in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Rajiv is dedicated to leading KnoVantage Solutions with a focus on innovation and client success.

Outside of his professional pursuits, Rajiv values fitness, meditation, reading, and cherishing quality time with family and friends.