SEBI Registered Merchant Banker · Mainboard: 6 · SME: 10
16
Total IPOs Managed
-2.3%
Avg Listing Gain
6
Mainboard IPOs
10
SME IPOs
Smart Horizon Capital Advisors is a Mumbai-based merchant banking firm that brings a fresh, high-energy approach to the Indian capital markets. While the company itself is a newer entrant—having rebranded from Shreni Capital Advisors—it is led by seasoned experts like Parth Shah, who understand the pulse of the SME ecosystem. They don't just treat an IPO as a technical filing; they act as a strategic mentor for first-generation entrepreneurs who are ready to take their businesses to the next level on the NSE Emerge or BSE SME platforms.
What makes them feel different is their "hands-on" style. They specialize in helping growth-stage companies professionalize their internal operations long before they hit the trading floor. From deal structuring to finding the right investor fit, the team at Smart Horizon works to bridge the gap between a private company’s potential and its public market valuation. Their focus is on building long-term confidence for business owners who might find the world of SEBI regulations and market volatility a bit overwhelming at first.
Contact Information
Main Office: B/908, Western Edge II, Kanakia Space, Off Western Express Highway, Borivali (East), Mumbai — 400066
Phone: +91-22-2870 6822
Mobile/WhatsApp: +91-91523 40104
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Website: www.shcapl.com
SEBI Registration No: INM000013183
| IPO | Segment | Open Date | Issue Size | Issue Price | Subscription | Listing Gain | Listing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Unitec Fibres IPO
Listed
|
SME | ₹34.7 Cr | ₹88 | 3.92× | - | ||
Om Freight Forwarders IPO
Listed
|
Mainboard | ₹122.3 Cr | ₹135 | 3.87× | -39.6% | ||
Infrax Renewable IPO
Listed
|
SME | ₹38.8 Cr | ₹104 | 1.65× | - | ||
| SME | ₹75.0 Cr | ₹135 | 3.44× | - | |||
Shankesh Jewellers IPO
Listed
|
Mainboard | ₹367.0 Cr | ₹93 | 2.80× | +11.1% | ||
Pramodini Medicare IPO
Listed
|
SME | ₹69.0 Cr | ₹118 | 3.87× | +1.7% | ||
Metalic Technoforge IPO
Listed
|
SME | ₹50.0 Cr | ₹77 | 7.98× | +13.0% | ||
Yaashvi Jewellers IPO
Listed
|
SME | ₹44.0 Cr | ₹83 | 2.63× | - | ||
Grand Housing IPO
Soon
|
Mainboard | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Mainboard | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Mainboard | - | ₹191.0 Cr | - | - | - | - | |
Emiac Technologies IPO
Listed
|
SME | ₹32.0 Cr | ₹98 | 3.22× | - | ||
Tipco Engineering IPO
Listed
|
SME | ₹61.0 Cr | ₹89 | 1.95× | - | ||
Novus Loyalty IPO
Listed
|
SME | ₹60.0 Cr | ₹146 | 1.55× | - | ||
| Mainboard | ₹380.0 Cr | ₹386 | 1.30× | -2.9% | |||
Biopol Chemicals IPO
Listed
|
SME | ₹31.3 Cr | ₹108 | 22.33× | +2.8% |
A lead manager, also known as a merchant banker, is a SEBI-registered financial institution appointed by a company to manage its Initial Public Offering (IPO). The lead manager plays a central role in taking a company from the decision to go public all the way to its listing on BSE or NSE.
Key responsibilities of a lead manager include conducting due diligence on the issuer company, preparing the DRHP (Draft Red Herring Prospectus), filing documents with SEBI, setting the price band, managing the book building process, coordinating with stock exchanges, registrars, and bankers, and ensuring the IPO opens and closes smoothly.
The quality of the lead manager often influences investor confidence in the IPO. Reputed merchant bankers like SBI Capital, Axis Capital, IIFL, and others have a track record of managing successful listings. However, it is always advisable to evaluate the issuer company's fundamentals independently before applying to any IPO.
Disclaimer
IPO data shown on this page is for informational purposes only. Past performance of IPOs managed by a merchant banker does not guarantee future results. Always read the prospectus and consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before investing.
A lead manager (merchant banker) is a SEBI-registered entity responsible for managing the entire IPO process — from due diligence and DRHP preparation, to filing with SEBI, setting the price band, managing book building, and coordinating the listing on BSE or NSE. They act as the primary intermediary between the issuer company and the investing public.
Smart Horizon Capital Advisors Pvt Ltd has managed 16 IPOs tracked on IPORise, including 6 Mainboard and 10 SME IPOs. You can view the complete list, subscription data, and listing performance in the table above.
High subscription reflects investor demand, which is shaped by company fundamentals, valuation, grey market sentiment, and broader market conditions. A capable lead manager contributes to better price discovery and institutional interest. However, subscription numbers alone are not a reliable measure of lead manager quality — evaluate the issuer independently.
You can verify the SEBI registration of any merchant banker on the official SEBI website (sebi.gov.in) under the "Intermediaries/Market Infrastructure Institutions" section. All SEBI-registered merchant bankers are listed with their registration number, validity, and contact details.