David Acharya joined Apprise Media in Spring 2006. He is responsible for sourcing and evaluating opportunities, conducting due diligence and transaction structuring Apprise's portfolio companies.

Acharya brings significant experience in leveraged finance, debt capital markets and investment banking having previously worked in highly regarded leveraged finance groups at TD Securities and JP Morgan Securities. He has completed over 55 worldwide financing assignments, raising approximately $18 billion for clients in the media, telecommunications, technology, forest products, industrial, and consumer products industries. Additionally, he has advised clients on five tender and consent advisory mandates affecting approximately $1.1 billion in high yield securities. Previously, he was a corporate finance and business development manager for a start-up Bangalore-based manufacturing company, where he was responsible for business planning, acquisitions, and financing.

Acharya earned his MBA and BS (with honors) from St. John's University. He is also a member of Omicron Delta Epsilon and participated in St. John's Executives-In-Residence program.