Overview:
Based in Bangalore, India, Unitus Capital ("UC") is a for-profit financial advisory firm that was launched in July 2009.  It was founded as an affiliate of Unitus, Inc., a Seattle-based NGO that advises global microfinance institutions.  Unitus Capital's services include capital raising (debt and equity), placement advisory services and other financial advisory services primarily across India, Philippines and select other parts of Asia.  While UC's initial client focus was microfinance institutions and social investment funds, it has recently expanded into other sectors such as affordable housing, agribusiness and health care.  While UC's clients are required to be profitable and attractive to potential investors, they must also have a distinct social mission in order for UC to act as advisor to them.  Although UC has some expertise in health care, it is looking to better understand the health care sector in India. 

Project Scope:
The Chicago Booth student consulting team (3-4 members) will be responsible for developing an understanding of the framework of the health care sector in India.  Primary focus will be on health care access to the poor.  Analysis of the health care sector should include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Identification of health care for the bottom of the pyramid within the broader health care sector
2. Size and overall market opportunity in India
3. Significant players (detailed information)
4. Existing funders
5. Regulatory environment

Deliverables:
The final deliverable will be a comprehensive powerpoint presentation with the findings of the Booth student team.  This presentation will be working document and should be shared with the client each week.  The final presentation will be used as an in-house resource to Unitus Capital and should therefore be more of a resource with detailed information than a presentation.  However, portions of the presentation will also be shared directly with outside parties, including clients and other industry players.

Unitus Capital is a professional organization with extremely high standards that operates in a client- and deadline-driven environment.  While this project should be extremely rewarding and a good opportunity to develop a valuable relationship with Unitus Capital, Chicago Booth students will be held to a high standard.  Accordingly, the team is expected to (i) have an open line of communication with the team mentor as well as with Unitus Capital; (ii) dedicate ample time each week to make substantial progress towards objectives and to provide meaningful updates to the client; and (iii) act professionally and represent the Chicago Booth brand well. 

Team structure:
Total of 4-5 students.

Resources available to student project team:
The primary client contact will be Bhakti Mirchandani, Associate VP with Unitus Capital.  Her contact information is as follows:
Email: bmirchandani@unituscapital.com
Skype: bhakti.mirchandani
Work: +91 804 112 0008

The Booth team will be expected to have an update call via Skype with key members of the Unitus Capital team on a weekly basis.  It is important to keep the client aware of any potential changes to the timing in advance.

Timeline:
2nd week of October – 1st week of December.