Abhishek Singhal Joins Barclays as Managing Director in Technology Investment Banking

Abhishek Singhal has been appointed as Managing Director within the Technology Investment Banking division at Barclays, with a specific focus on the Payments sector. Based in New York, Abhishek Singhal will report directly to Kristin Roth DeClark, the Global Head of Technology Investment Banking. This strategic appointment is set to enhance Barclays’ efforts in Payments coverage, which is under the leadership of Gary Katz, the Global Head of Payments Banking.

With a vast background in investment banking, Abhishek arrives at Barclays from Citigroup, where he served as Managing Director in the FinTech Investment Banking division. His previous experience includes a tenure at Deutsche Bank, working on the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) Investment Banking team. Abhishek Singhal has been instrumental in several high-profile transactions during his career, notably advising on GTCR’s $18 billion take-private acquisition of Worldpay and the carveout from FIS. Additionally, he played a key role as the exclusive sell-side M&A advisor for EVO Payments in its billions sale to Global Payments.

Abhishek Singhal’s appointment is part of Barclays’ ongoing commitment to enhancing its Technology Investment Banking capabilities. The firm has made several strategic hires recently, including David King, who has taken on the role of Global Head of Technology M&A, and Rob Patterson, who serves as Head of Data & Information Platforms Coverage. These additions reflect Barclays’ dedication to investing in top-tier talent to bolster its service offerings across the investment banking landscape.

Barclays has been a significant player in various noteworthy transactions within the Payments space. Recent highlights include serving as the exclusive financial advisor for Nuvei Corporation during its billions take-private sale to Advent International and advising American Express on its sale of Accertify to Accel-KKR. With Abhishek Singhal’s wealth of experience and industry connections, Barclays is poised to enhance its reputation as a leader in the Technology Investment Banking arena.

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