Aurentheos Holdings is a privately held acquisition company focused on profitable, founder-led businesses where the owner is considering an exit (partial or full) or ownership transition. We acquire businesses and ensure they outlive their founders. We work with owners who want their life's work to continue operating successfully after they step away. We are sector-agnostic over time, with our initial focus on publishing, printing, education and content-related businesses.
Praveen Cherian - Group CEO
Former CEO, STL Global; former VP, IBM. Managed businesses with $600M+ in P&L responsibility and large-scale operations across South Asia.
Praveen Kumar - Founding Director
Former banker, lawyer and lecturer. Leads acquisitions and the long-term ownership of acquired businesses.
Stuti Galiya - Non-Executive Legal Director
Partner, Khaitan & Co. Specialist in M&A, private equity, and complex transactions.
We work directly with founders who are considering retirement and want their business to continue without disruption. Our focus is on preserving what works, supporting existing teams, and ensuring a smooth transition.
Profitable, founder-led businesses with stable cash flows and simple operations; owners exploring partial or full exits, and businesses where continuity matters.
We do not flip businesses. We hold for the long term. When we acquire a business, we are committing to its people, its customers, and its future.
We work with banks, NBFCs, private-credit funds and structured-finance institutions to evaluate financing solutions for individual acquisitions.
We aim to preserve established businesses, retain valuable teams, strengthen management and support sustainable growth and employment.
We welcome discussions with institutions interested in acquisition financing, business succession and MSME growth.