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21 Seats · Cohort 04
10 Aug Test closes · or when seats fill
17 Aug Cohort 04 begins
Applications Open — Cohort 04 · 21 Seats Only

The program that puts you on the deal.

Three cohorts in. Alumni are now full-time PE analysts — several starting as PE interns via Dealcroft itself, now working live deals worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Cohort 04 opens with 21 seats and up to 50% scholarship based on your test and profile. Attempt now — the test closes 10 August, sooner if seats fill first.

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Seats available
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Months of live work
₹18,000
Program fee
50%
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Cohorts Completed
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Seats · Cohort 04
PE Analyst
Roles Alumni Now Hold Full-Time
$100Ks
In Live Deals Alumni Have Worked
Alumni Voices — Cohorts 01 & 02

What they built. What they said.

Working at Dealcroft gave me access to live deal execution across industries — from documentation and client meetings to drafting business proposals and growth strategies for real companies. This was practitioner-level work from day one.
CA Kundan Prajapat
↳ Placed at Amoolya Capital
The mentorship I received was extraordinary. I drafted full valuation reports for multiple Pre-IPO companies and pitched them directly to HNIs in live deal scenarios — something most analysts don't get to do in their first two years.
Rishabh Singhal
↳ Placed at MeritsPE Capital
I applied AI-driven frameworks to build execution strategies for portfolio teams, directly improving operational efficiency and overall venture valuations. The kind of work I did here would take years to find elsewhere.
Satvik Sehgal
↳ Placed at Amoolya Capital
The Program

Finance as it's actually practiced.

Dealcroft is not a course. There are no pre-recorded videos, no lectures, no PDFs explaining concepts you already know.

The Private Markets Deal Execution Program is a structured 2-month placement where you work alongside an active deal team — sourcing pre-IPO opportunities, building investor decks, screening SME companies, and learning how private capital actually moves in India.

You'll be doing the same work as a junior analyst at a boutique PE/IB house — with real feedback, real stakes, and a real network behind you. Three cohorts of alumni are already placed and working in private markets — several now full-time PE analysts after starting as PE interns via Dealcroft itself.

Cohort 04 has 21 seats. There's no application form — you attempt the test directly, and your scholarship (up to 50% off) is based on your test performance combined with your profile: work experience and academic achievements. The test closes 10 August, or earlier if all 21 seats fill first.

01

Pre-IPO Deal Sourcing

Identify and evaluate unlisted equity opportunities. Build screening frameworks used on live deal flow.

02

Investor Deck Building

Construct pitch materials for real companies. Learn what HNIs and family offices actually respond to.

03

SME Capital Markets

Understand the SME IPO pipeline — from eligibility to merchant banker coordination to listing readiness.

04

Deal Structuring Basics

Term sheets, valuation approaches, and capital table mechanics — on real transactions, not hypotheticals.

Curriculum

Two months. No filler.

Month 01

Foundations & Live Deal Entry

  • Capital market structure in India
  • Unlisted equity: sourcing, risks, mechanics
  • First screening task assigned — real company
  • Introduction to deal flow tools
  • Reading and building a cap table
  • Investment memo: first draft
Month 02

Execution, Synthesis & Network

  • Assigned real pre-IPO company for full analysis
  • Build a pitch deck and investor-facing materials
  • Investor outreach strategy and mechanics
  • Present final deal thesis to the team
  • Certificate of completion issued
  • Introduction to Dealcroft alumni network
Who Should Apply

Built for a specific kind of person.

Finance & MBA Students

Final year or recently graduated, wanting actual deal experience to back up your degree and differentiate your profile.

Aspiring Analysts

Targeting IB, PE, or VC roles and need a structured bridge between academics and your first real-world placement.

Working Professionals

In banking, accounting, or ops who want to pivot toward the deal side of the table with demonstrable experience.

Not For Everyone

If you want a certificate without doing the work, this is the wrong program. Cohort 04 has 21 seats. Real deliverables, real feedback — and the bar rises with every cohort.

Who's Behind This

Mentored by practitioners, not professors.

Your Cohort Lead
Finance Practitioner · Private Markets

The cohort is led by a practitioner actively working across pre-IPO deal flow, SME capital advisory, and angel syndication in Indian private markets.

You won't learn from someone who teaches finance. You'll learn from someone actively executing it — daily, on live transactions. Three cohorts in, alumni are now full-time PE analysts — several starting as PE interns via Dealcroft itself, now working live deals worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. The network is real, and Cohort 04 raises the bar again.

Live Deal Access

Exposure to actual transactions in progress — not simulated case studies from textbooks.

Private Markets Focus

Pre-IPO equities, SME IPO pipeline, and angel syndication — the India private capital ecosystem.

Three Cohorts. Alumni in the Field.

Cohort 01, 02 and 03 alumni are placed and actively working in PE and IB — several now full-time PE analysts after starting as PE interns via Dealcroft. The network is live and growing.

Pricing & Scholarships

Perform well. Pay less.

18,000
One-time · 2-month program
2 months of live deal internship access
Assigned real company for full analysis
Personal feedback on every deliverable
Certificate of completion (Dealcroft)
Network introductions post-cohort
Access to Cohort 01, 02, 03 & 04 alumni group
Payment collected only after selection. No fee at test stage. Scholarship applied automatically based on your test score and profile.
Merit Scholarship — Cohort 04
Test performance
How well you score
Work experience
Relevant roles & internships
Academic achievements
Degree, grades, distinctions
Combined score
Maximum possible discount
50%
There's no submission-order ranking. Your scholarship is based purely on the combined strength of your test and your profile — up to 50% off ₹18,000.

Only 21 seats for Cohort 04. Test closes 10 August — or sooner if seats fill first. Attempt now.

How It Works

No application form. No waiting list. You go directly to the test — the earliest attempts secure one of the 21 seats. Your scholarship (up to 50% off) is based on your test score and profile, not on how fast you submit.

STEP 01

Attempt the test. Click the button below to open the Tally assessment. It's live now, open until 10 August. No sign-up required before attempting.

STEP 02

We evaluate test + profile. Your test performance combined with your work experience and academic achievements determines your scholarship — up to 50% off.

STEP 03

Decision within 3 days. Selected candidates receive an email with offer details and scholarship amount. Seat confirmed on payment — held for 24 hours.

STEP 04

Cohort 04 begins 17 August. Onboarding message and first assignment sent immediately. No orientation calls. You hit the ground running from day one.

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FAQ

The questions everyone's actually asking.

Is this a course or a real internship?

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It's a structured internship. You have real deliverables, real deadlines, and direct feedback from a practitioner. There's no recorded lecture content — you learn by doing assigned work on live material. Cohort 01, 02 and 03 alumni are now placed in PE and IB firms — several already full-time PE analysts, having started as PE interns via Dealcroft itself.

How does the scholarship work exactly?

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Your test is evaluated together with your profile — work experience and academic achievements. Based on the combined strength of the two, you can receive up to 50% off the ₹18,000 program fee. There's no submission-order ranking involved — it's entirely merit-based. Seats, however, are capped at 21 and go on a first-come basis, so attempt early to secure one.

What happens if all 21 seats fill before 10 August?

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The test closes the moment all 21 seats are filled — even if that happens before 10 August. There's no way to know in advance how soon that will be, so the safest move is to attempt as early as possible.

Do I need prior finance experience?

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You should have working knowledge of financial statements and basic valuation concepts. We're not starting from scratch. If you're in your final year of a finance degree, or have a year of relevant work experience, you're ready. The aptitude test will verify this quickly.

How many hours per week does this require?

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Realistically 8–12 hours a week. Some weeks more when deliverables are due. This is designed to be manageable alongside college or a day job — but it's not passive. If you treat it as passive, you will not complete it.

Will I get a placement or letter of recommendation?

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Alumni from Cohort 01, 02 and 03 are placed in PE and IB firms — several now working full-time as PE analysts after starting as PE interns via Dealcroft, on live deals worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. We don't guarantee placements — we create the conditions for them through real work and a real network. Top performers receive letters of recommendation from the cohort lead. All completers receive the Dealcroft certificate.

Is this remote? Can I be based anywhere in India?

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Entirely remote. You can be based anywhere in India. All coordination happens over Telegram/WhatsApp and email. No physical attendance required at any point.

What if I'm not selected?

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You'll be notified within 3 days of your test submission. No payment is collected from unselected candidates. Strong candidates who don't make Cohort 04 are given priority consideration for future cohorts.
⚡ 21 Seats · Closes 10 August, or Sooner

One test. Your seat.

No application form. No waitlist. Open the test and attempt it now — seats are capped at 21 and close 10 August, earlier if they fill. Score well, and your profile could earn you up to 50% off.

Program Fee
₹18,000
One-time
Max Scholarship
50%
Test + profile based
Seats
21
First come, first held
Test Closes
10 Aug
Or when seats fill
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No payment at this stage. Scholarship (up to 50% off) is based on your test score and profile. Decision within 3 days.
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