My Learnings from starting a Search Fund in India

By Dannish Siingh

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 IndiaHow to find motivated sellersThe realities of seller financing and earn-out structuresWhat banks actually look for when financing acquisitionsLessons from the TrenchesHow to structure dealsCommon mistakes that derail transactions and how to avoid themThe art and discipline of due diligenceBuilding the Right TeamHow a 23-year-old with no track record assembled an international board of seasoned executivesWhy the right people open doors that credentials alone cannotReal 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 IncludesBreakdowns of real transactions (deal size, margins, and structure)Practical frameworks for sourcing and evaluating acquisition targetsCold-calling scripts for business ownersInsights into India's banking system and regulatory landscapeLearn How He: Negotiated with hospitals across seven statesStructured a zero-cash-down equity deal that delivered a 27 returnNearly closed an $8.5M hospital acquisitionWorked on $2bn in healthcare dealsWhy 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 IndiaM&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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GMBWZKSB
• ISBN13: 9798247161431
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"