My Libri GmbH My Learnings from starting a Search Fund in India

What if you could buy a profitable business in India?

At 23, fresh out of engineering school, Dannish set out to do something few would dare: acquire hospitals in India. This book is his unfiltered account of navigating boardrooms, negotiating million-dollar transactions, and learning what it truly takes to close deals in one of the world's most complex markets.

It offers a rare, insider perspective on mergers and acquisitions through the eyes of a young entrepreneur who chose entrepreneurship through acquisition over the conventional startup path.

What You'll Discover:

Deal-Making in India

- How to find motivated sellers- The realities of seller financing and earn-out structures- What banks actually look for when financing acquisitions

Lessons from the Trenches

- How to structure deals- Common mistakes that derail transactions and how to avoid them- The art and discipline of due diligence

Building the Right Team

- How a 23-year-old with no track record assembled an international board of seasoned executives- Why the right people open doors that credentials alone cannot

Real Deal Stories

From confronting oversized egos in India's deal rooms to walking away from a "perfect" deal that would have destroyed his family's financial future, Dannish shares what really happens behind closed doors.

The Book Also Includes

- Breakdowns of real transactions (deal size, margins, and structure)- Practical frameworks for sourcing and evaluating acquisition targets- Cold-calling scripts for business owners- Insights into India's banking system and regulatory landscape

Learn How He:

- Negotiated with hospitals across seven states- Structured a zero-cash-down equity deal that delivered a 27× return- Nearly closed an $8.5M hospital acquisition- Worked on $2bn in healthcare deals

Why This Book Matters
This isn't another startup success story. It's a practical guide for anyone interested in:

- Search funds and entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA) in India- M&A in emerging markets

His candid reflections on what worked, what failed, and what he would do differently offer hard-won insights for aspiring dealmakers everywhere.

Praise for the Book

"Dannish's commitment to learning from every experience has fostered remarkable growth, making him a more well-rounded entrepreneur. These lessons extend beyond the individual, offering guidance and inspiration to anyone on an entrepreneurial path."- Lloyd K. Ford Jr., PhD, FACHE, Business Owner and Healthcare M&A Leader

"If you want to understand how to push past roadblocks, especially as a younger business professional, and gain insight into India's evolving business landscape, this book is well worth your time."- Mark D. Nicholls, Investor and Serial Entrepreneur