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Paris, September 17, 2024 — Clipperton, the leading investment bank for European tech and high-growth companies, is pleased to announce that Laurence de Rosamel is joining its Paris office as a new Partner. This strategic appointment also marks the launch of a dedicated European Debt Advisory activity, responding to a growing demand from our clients for innovative financing solutions.

A seasoned corporate finance expert, Laurence de Rosamel brings over 18 years of experience in debt advisory, financial restructuring, and capital markets to Clipperton, gained at DC Advisory, Oddo BHF, and Clearwater International, where she was heading the Paris team and led business development for Europe. Laurence has advised mid-market clients across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, consumer goods, industrials, and services, on a broad range of financing transactions.

Nicolas von Bülow, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Clipperton, commented: “We are thrilled to welcome Laurence de Rosamel to our partnership. Her extensive experience and deep knowledge of the European financing landscape make her an invaluable addition to our team. Laurence’s arrival strengthens our commitment to supporting growth companies, especially when we’re seeing increased development of buy-outs and debt financing, particularly within the tech and SaaS sectors. We are confident that Laurence will play a key role in Clipperton’s future and success.”

Laurence de Rosamel added: “I am delighted to join Clipperton, a firm renowned for its Tier 1 sector expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and dedication to client success. I look forward to supporting the increasing number of growth companies across Europe in their debt financings. I am enthusiastic to embark on the Clipperton journey and to become part of such a dynamic and talented team with whom to shape the firm’s future, which will undoubtedly be bright and successful.”

You can reach Laurence via lderosamel@clipperton.com / https://www.linkedin.com/in/lderosamel

Debt Financings are Gaining Traction in Tech

As tech businesses mature and the focus has shifted post-COVID from revenue growth to profitability, a wider range of financing options has become available for Tech scale-ups. These include venture debt, ARR financing, LBO financing, structured equity, etc.

In particular, ARR debt has accelerated as a compelling alternative to equity financing, with lenders offering terms tailored to SaaS companies and Private Equity funds in leveraged buyouts (LBOs) in their efforts to scale and finance acquisitions.

A Surge in Leveraged Buyouts Exits Across the Tech Sector

As illustrated in Clipperton’s research paper “From VC to PE: A Guide for Tech Startups”, the shift towards Private Equity funds is gaining momentum and reshaping how tech companies approach exits. The exit landscape for VC-backed startups has substantially transformed over the past decade, notably thanks to the emerging trend of “VC-to-PE deals”. While exits to Private Equity funds made up just 8% of total exits for VC-funded companies between 2006 and 2010, that figure has surged to a whopping 24% for 2021 to 2023. You can download the report here. 

Clipperton stands as one of the most active tech LBO advisory platforms in Europe 

At Clipperton, our recent transactions demonstrate the trend towards more tech LBO transactions, and our strong execution skills have enabled us to navigate complex buyouts across a variety of sub-sectors successfully: 

The Clipperton team sees the launch of its European Debt Advisory practice under the direction of Laurence de Rosamel as a confirmation of its commitment to providing first-rate advice and supporting entrepreneurs and companies with high-growth potential. Laurence will play a key role in strengthening Clipperton’s service offering and supporting our clients in their development projects.

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 400  deals with fast-growing technology start-ups, blue-chip corporates, and renowned financial investors.