Clipperton, the leading investment bank for European tech and high-growth companies, announces the appointment of Xavier Souvras as Executive Director in its Paris office, further strengthening the firm’s mid- and large-cap tech buy-out expertise.
A seasoned corporate finance professional, Xavier Souvras brings over 10 years of experience to Clipperton, gained from previous roles at DC Advisory and Amala Partners. Throughout his career, Xavier advised mid-market clients across a wide range of sectors, including technology, business services, leisure & hospitality, and industrials, on an extensive variety of capital transactions.
Xavier’s expertise spans the full spectrum of strategic and capital advisory services, including M&A (sell- and buy-side), private placements, and other complex deal structures.
Nicolas von Bülow, co-founder and Managing Partner at Clipperton, commented: “We are excited to welcome Xavier to Clipperton’s senior team. As we continue to strengthen our focus on buy-out transactions in the technology space, his wealth of experience and deep understanding of the European M&A landscape bring significant value to our organization. We’re confident he will be instrumental in shaping Clipperton’s future growth and success.”
Xavier Souvras added: “I am thrilled to join Clipperton, a firm widely recognized for its unique sector expertise, entrepreneurial mindset, and strong commitment to client success. I look forward to supporting high-growth companies across Europe and am excited to embark on this journey with such a dynamic and talented team.”
Xavier graduated from HEC Montréal and holds an MSc from the London School of Economics.
You can reach Xavier via xsouvras@clipperton.com / LinkedIn
About Clipperton
Clipperton is a leading pan-European investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies, with offices in Paris, Berlin, Munich, and London, and partnerships in the USA, China, the Netherlands, and Spain. We provide strategic and financial advisory to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors in Europe who are looking to execute strategic M&A, private equity, private placements, and debt financing transactions. Founded in 2003, we have completed over 500 deals with fast-growing technology businesses, blue-chip corporates, and renowned financial investors.