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Rahul K.

Partner - Tactical Opportunities at Bridgefort Maritime Group

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate

Overview 

Rahul K. is a seasoned professional in the private equity industry, currently serving as the Founder and Managing Partner at Aethlius Holdings. With a strong background in corporate finance and financial analysis, he has held key roles at reputable firms like KPMG UK and has extensive experience in M&A and capital markets advisory. Rahul has successfully founded and managed Aethlius Holdings while also making significant contributions as a Partner at Bridgefort Maritime Group, showcasing his expertise in financial modeling, due diligence, and debt & equity capital raising.

Work Experience 

Aethlius Holdings

  • Founder and Managing Partner

    2023 - Current

    Private Holdings Entity Illiquid Alternatives Private Equity GP stakes

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Bridgefort Maritime Group

  • Partner - Tactical Opportunities

    2024

    The Bridgefort Maritime Group (BMG) is an alternative Investment and Asset Manager across Maritime, Real Estate and more recently, Digital Infrastructure. Established in 2017 as a carve-out from the US Private Equity fund Apollo Global Management, BMG has expanded its coverage across multiple industries, geographies and partners serviced through its offices in Abu Dhabi (ADGM) and the Isle of Man. Throughout its history BMG has worked with Institutional Investors, Sovereign Wealth Funds and Family Offices managing and/or advising on over US$2Bn of assets since inception.

PCF

  • Co-Founder and Managing Director

    2021 - 2022

    Generalist M&A and Capital Markets Advisory Wider deal team included senior bankers from Lehman Brothers, Deutsche Bank, Dresdner Kleinwort Benson, RBS, Rothschild and Credit Suisse

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Shawpoint

  • M&A and Capital Markets Advisory

    2019 - 2022

    Generalist M&A and Capital Markets Advisory First hire into deal execution team comprised of bankers from Morgan Stanley, Barclays Capital and Fenchurch Advisory Partners, transitioned to Senior Advisor role for the firm

Various MM M&A Boutiques

  • M&A

    2017 - 2019

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KPMG UK

  • Deal Advisory - Transaction Services

    2015 - 2017

    Transaction Services M&A

Education 

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