In 2025, Clipperton achieved another strong year advising on more than 30 tech transactions across M&A, buy-outs, debt, and growth financings, representing approximately $2 billion in total deal value.

The firm continued its robust growth trajectory, expanded its footprint in the U.S. with the opening of an office in NYC and the addition of two new Managing Partners, and confirmed the success of its dedicated debt advisory team. As anticipated three years ago, the transition from VC to Private Equity dynamic has fully materialized and has now become the primary exit route for VC-backed tech companies – an evolution in which Clipperton is playing a leading role.

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2026: A Defining Year for Tech as AI Scales and Profitability Takes Center Stage

Heading into 2026, the technology sector is characterized by improving fundamentals and a clearer investment playbook. AI has evolved from a thematic growth driver into a core capability across products, go-to-market strategies, and internal operations, materially enhancing scalability and efficiency. In this environment, investors are placing a premium on businesses that combine defensible technology, recurring revenue, and demonstrated profitability, reinforcing tech’s central role in large-cap M&A, LBO activity, and platform-driven consolidation.

These dynamics are clearly reflected in capital markets and private transactions alike. Public software valuations highlight a pronounced premium for profitable growth, with top-performing companies significantly outperforming peers & trading at higher multiples.

Simultaneously, M&A, LBO, and fundraising activities have seen a strong rebound in terms of value. This highlights the resurgence of significant, large-scale transactions and reaffirms the pivotal role of Private Equity within the tech ecosystem. As AI is increasingly integrated across products, services, and internal operations, the companies that successfully combine sustained growth with strong profitability are clearly establishing themselves as market leaders.

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Clipperton Deal Highlights 2025

Clipperton achieved a record year in 2025 – our strongest since founding the company in 2003 – with over 30 transactions completed across Europe. This exceptional performance is driven by a clear structural trend: the increasing ambition of European tech platforms that are focused on international expansion and strategic financing.

We had the pleasure of advising leaders in their respective segments, including for example:

Tech Private Equity Deals:

• Hublo, leader in digital HR solutions for the healthcare sector, on the entry of Five Arrows via an LBO, enabling the exit of Acton Capital;
• SkillCorner, the leading provider of AI-powered sports tracking data, on its $60m growth investment from Boston-based Silversmith Capital Partners to expand in the U.S., enabling the exit of sports-focused VC fund Seventure Partners;
• Bridgepoint on the €500m financing round in Brevo, the new CRM unicorn, alongside General Atlantic and Oakley Capital (following two prior transactions in 2017 and 2020, already with Clipperton);
• Didomi, the global leader in data privacy solutions, on its $83 million investment from U.S. fund Marlin Equity Partners;
• Peter Park, the leading European provider of AI parking automation solutions, on its strategic growth investment by Great Hill Partners, bringing total funding to more than €100 million;
• FTV Capital on its strategic growth investment into N2F, a leading provider of spend management software.

Trade Sales:

• Automation & Robotics, the global leader in the design and manufacture of automated systems for optical lens quality control, on its sale to EssilorLuxottica;
• Mayday, the leading provider of AI-powered Knowledge Management in France, on its merger with USU GmbH, a global provider of software and service solutions for IT and customer service management, backed by Thoma Bravo;
• Trivec, the leading provider of POS systems in the hospitality industry, on its sale to Caspeco.

Debt Financings:

• Equativ, online advertising monetization platform, on its €200m unitranche refinancing by Eurazeo (following its 2023 LBO, also orchestrated by Clipperton);
• Marietton Development on securing debt financing from a pool of eleven banks to accelerate international expansion, support acquisitions, and reorganize its shareholders’ structure.

Growth Financings:

• VSORA, the global innovator in ultra-high performance computing, on securing a €40 million investment to bring the world’s most powerful, energy-efficient, and cost-disruptive AI chip to market;
• Epsor, a fintech specializing in employee savings and pension schemes, on raising a €16m Series C financing round led by the Fonds Stratégique des Transitions, managed by ISALT, alongside historical investors Revaia and BlackFin.

Ranked number one in France across all three types of tech transactions (fundraising, strategic M&A, LBOs), we also assert our leadership on an international level, including through our dedicated debt advisory team. Its specific expertise, particularly in ARR financing, has been leveraged for several companies such as Matawan and N2F, alongside buy-side advisory work for lead funds such as Antin and FTV Capital.

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­Looking Ahead

As we move into 2026, we do so with strong conviction. Building on sector expertise developed since 2003 and proven transactional execution, we are well positioned to support our clients as demand accelerates for sophisticated and innovative financing solutions. Against a backdrop of rapid technological and market transformation, we continue to leverage our deep industry insight and strategic perspective to help clients navigate complexity and capture opportunity.

We are sincerely grateful for the continued trust of our clients and the unwavering commitment of our teams, whose dedication underpins our ability to deliver impactful outcomes.

U.S. Expansion and Leadership Appointments

We have strengthened our senior leadership team and expanded cross-border:

New York Office Launch

2025 also marked a significant milestone with the opening of our New York office in September. This expansion was led by the arrival of two seasoned Managing Partners, Emily Anderson (formerly of Union Square Advisors and Goldman Sachs) and Richard Hooper (formerly of RBC, Barclays, and Lehman), and was recently further strengthened by the addition of Vice President Charlie Wheatly.

This development reflects the execution of our global strategy and materially enhances our ability to manage transatlantic processes and support clients in transactions involving U.S. investors.

­Xavier Souvras appointed as Executive Director in Paris

Xavier Souvras joined the Paris office in September 2025 as Executive Director.

A seasoned corporate finance professional, Xavier Souvras brings over 10 years of experience to Clipperton, gained from previous roles at Amala Partners and DC Advisory. Throughout his career, Xavier advised mid-market clients across a range of sectors, including technology, business services, leisure & hospitality, and industrials, on a wide variety of capital transactions.

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We have further welcomed 6 new talents to our team in 2025!

Other Corporate News

The Journey from Venture Capital to Private Equity – The 2025 Guide for Tech Startups

Clipperton released its paper “The Journey from VC to PE: The 2025 Guide for Tech Startups”. The report is designed to provide founders, venture capitalists, and stakeholders with actionable guidance on navigating this evolving landscape and optimizing for successful PE transactions.

Clipperton is ranked as a leading TMT advisor in M&A and Private Equity in France

We are honored to once again be recognized in the leading categories M&A (TMT, Smid-Capi, Transactions €30-€150m), PE (Growth Financing, LBO Small-Cap, Debt Advisory), and Health & Pharmaceutical Industry M&A in the Leaders League 2025 ranking.

A heartfelt thank you to our clients, partners, and friends for your continued trust, and to our entire team for their exceptional dedication and expertise.

A Roadmap for Europe’s Tech Future

At Clipperton, we believe Europe must take bold action to secure its place in the next wave of technological innovation.

Our co-founders, Nicolas von Bülow and Stéphane Valorge, outline a roadmap for Europe to build its own foundational tech infrastructure – from cloud platforms to AI processors – and to attract the talent needed to make it happen.

Read the column here.

Empowering Our Positive Impact

At Clipperton, we take pride in our commitment to supporting key innovators in their strategic and financial growth. In the spirit of starting the New Year with impact, we made the choice to support organizations that are positively transforming the world.

Click on this link and select from three thoughtfully chosen charities. Thank you for your participation!

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Since the start of 2025, our team has successfully closed over 30 transactions, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to guiding clients through every stage of their growth journey.

A heartfelt thank you to our clients, partners, and friends for your continued trust, and to our entire team for their exceptional dedication and expertise.

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New York, NY – 14 octobre 2025

Clipperton annonce aujourd’hui l’ouverture d’un bureau à New York, son premier en Amérique du Nord, poursuivant ainsi sa stratégie à long terme visant à bâtir la principale plateforme mondiale de conseil dédiée exclusivement au secteur technologique.

Le bureau sera dirigé par Emily Anderson et Richard Hooper, récemment nommés Managing Partners, deux experts reconnus du secteur avec une solide expérience sur les marchés américains et internationaux.

Concrétiser une vision mondiale

Avec des bureaux désormais à New York, Paris, Londres, Berlin, Munich et Amsterdam, et des partenariats stratégiques en Asie et en Europe du Sud, Clipperton construit méthodiquement une plateforme unifiée, transfrontalière, adaptée aux besoins des fondateurs, des entreprises en forte croissance et des investisseurs stratégiques ou financiers du secteur technologique.

Cette expansion aux États-Unis représente bien plus qu’un simple développement géographique : elle traduit la volonté de Clipperton de devenir un acteur mondial de premier plan dans les transactions complexes et à fort impact en M&A tech, growth equity et buyout. Dans un monde où l’innovation ne connaît pas de frontières, Clipperton entend être le partenaire de référence pour les leaders de la tech en expansion internationale.

Ce qui distingue Clipperton, c’est son engagement envers un modèle de boutique dirigée par des associés seniors : exécution de haut niveau, expertise sectorielle approfondie et implication totale des associés à chaque étape du processus. Le bureau américain étend cette offre différenciante aux investisseurs financiers, aux scale-ups et aux acquéreurs stratégiques opérant de part et d’autre de l’Atlantique.

Présentation de l’équipe dirigeante aux États-Unis

Emily Anderson rejoint Clipperton après plus de vingt ans d’expérience en fusions-acquisitions, placements privés et introductions en bourse dans le secteur technologique. Elle occupait précédemment des postes seniors chez Union Square Advisors, Code Advisors (Raine Group), Goldman Sachs et Ernst & Young, où elle a conseillé des acteurs majeurs du logiciel, de l’e-commerce et de l’internet grand public. Elle est titulaire d’une licence en économie et comptabilité de l’Université de Californie à Santa Barbara, ainsi que d’un MBA de la NYU Stern School of Business. Emily est également experte-comptable agréée (CPA) en Californie.

Richard Hooper, ancien Managing Director chez RBC Capital Markets, apporte près de vingt ans d’expérience en conseil en M&A, en opérations de levée de fonds en capital et en dette pour des entreprises technologiques. Sa carrière inclut des postes de direction chez Barclays Capital et Lehman Brothers, où il a accompagné des leaders du logiciel d’entreprise, du cloud et des infrastructures numériques dans des transactions complexes et des transformations stratégiques. Richard est diplômé en économie de la Wharton School de l’Université de Pennsylvanie et titulaire d’un MBA de la Fuqua School of Business (Université Duke).

Accélérer la dynamique transatlantique

Depuis sa création en 2003, Clipperton intervient sur des opérations transfrontalières entre l’Europe et l’Amérique du Nord. Parmi les transactions récentes impliquant des acteurs américains :

• FTV Capital dans son investissement dans N2F, plateforme leader de gestion des notes de frais pour PME ;
• Peter Park, éditeur européen de logiciels de gestion de stationnement, dans son financement de croissance par Great Hill Partners, un fonds de private equity américain de premier plan ;
• Didomi, leader mondial de la gestion du consentement et des préférences utilisateurs, dans sa levée de 83 millions de dollars auprès de Marlin Equity Partners.

Avec une présence locale, Clipperton renforce sa capacité à accompagner ses clients des deux côtés de l’Atlantique – qu’il s’agisse de soutenir des innovateurs européens tournés vers le marché américain, ou d’aider des investisseurs et acquéreurs américains à se développer en Europe.

Une plateforme centrée sur les besoins des clients, non sur les produits bancaires

La plateforme de Clipperton repose sur une mission unique : accompagner les entreprises technologiques et leurs investisseurs avec clarté stratégique, exécution irréprochable et implication directe des associés seniors.

Même dans son expansion internationale, Clipperton conserve son ADN de boutique :

• Pas de délégation excessive — chaque mandat est piloté par des professionnels seniors ;
• Expertise sectorielle pointue dans le SaaS, l’infrastructure, la fintech, la healthtech, et d’autres verticales clés ;
• Total alignement d’intérêts avec les fondateurs, fonds de private equity et investisseurs à long terme au-delà des frontières.

Cette approche intégrée positionne Clipperton comme une alternative différenciante face aux grandes banques généralistes – un acteur entièrement construit autour des besoins spécifiques des entrepreneurs et investisseurs de la tech.

Nicolas von Bülow, cofondateur et Managing Partner de Clipperton, déclare :

« L’ouverture du bureau de New York constitue une étape majeure dans notre stratégie à long terme. Notre ambition est claire : bâtir la plateforme mondiale la plus connectée, pertinente et performante, dédiée exclusivement à la technologie. Avec Emily et Richard à nos côtés, nous ne faisons pas qu’entrer sur le marché américain – nous nous ancrons au cœur de la tech mondiale. »

Emily Anderson ajoute :

« Clipperton combine une expertise technologique approfondie et une réelle présence internationale. C’est exactement ce dont les fondateurs et entreprises de croissance américaines ont besoin lorsqu’ils recherchent des partenaires capables de comprendre à la fois leur secteur et leurs ambitions mondiales. »

Richard Hooper conclut :

« Les marchés technologiques ne s’arrêtent pas aux frontières nationales, et le conseil ne devrait pas le faire non plus. Grâce à sa base à New York, Clipperton peut désormais connecter plus directement les acteurs américains et européens, en les aidant à mener à bien des transactions transfrontalières complexes et à saisir des opportunités à l’échelle mondiale. »

À propos de Clipperton

Clipperton est une banque d’investissement internationale de premier plan dédiée aux entreprises technologiques et de croissance, avec des bureaux à Paris, New York, Berlin, Munich, Londres et Amsterdam, ainsi que des partenariats en Suisse, Chine, Italie et Espagne. Le cabinet offre des services de conseil stratégique et financier aux entrepreneurs, aux entreprises et aux investisseurs de premier rang souhaitant réaliser des opérations de M&A, private equity, placements privés et financements par la dette. Fondée en 2003, Clipperton a réalisé plus de 500 transactions aux côtés d’entreprises technologiques à forte croissance, de grands groupes internationaux et d’investisseurs financiers de renom.

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The expansion marks a major milestone in Clipperton’s commitment to becoming the leading global M&A advisor exclusively focused on technology.

New York, NY – October 14, 2025

Clipperton today announced the opening of a New York office, its first in North America, continuing the firm’s long-term strategy to build the premier global advisory platform dedicated exclusively to technology. The office will be led by newly appointed Managing Partners Emily Anderson and Richard Hooper, two accomplished tech dealmakers with deep expertise across U.S. and international markets.

Executing on a Global Vision

With offices now in New York, Paris, London, Berlin, Munich, and Amsterdam – and strategic partnerships in Asia and Southern Europe – Clipperton is methodically building a unified cross-border platform tailored to the needs of founders, growth-stage companies, and strategic or financial investors in technology.

The U.S. expansion represents more than geographic coverage: it signals Clipperton’s intent to lead globally in complex, high-impact tech M&A, growth equity, and buyout transactions. In a world where innovation knows no borders, Clipperton aims to be the go-to partner for category leaders scaling internationally.

What sets Clipperton apart is its commitment to a boutique, senior-led model: high-caliber execution, deep domain knowledge, and full partner engagement at every stage of the deal. The U.S. office extends this differentiated offering to financial sponsors, growth-stage companies, and strategic acquirers operating across the Atlantic.

Introducing U.S. Leadership

Emily Anderson joins from Union Square Advisors with over 20 years of experience in technology M&A, private placements, and IPOs. She has also held senior roles at Code Advisors (Raine Group), Goldman Sachs, and Ernst & Young, advising leading companies in software, e-commerce enablement, and consumer internet. Emily holds a BA in Business Economics and Accounting from UC Santa Barbara and an MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business. She is a licensed CPA in the State of California.

Richard Hooper, formerly a Managing Director at RBC Capital Markets, brings nearly two decades of leadership in M&A, equity, and debt advisory for technology companies. His career also includes senior roles at Barclays Capital and Lehman Brothers, where he advised enterprise software, cloud, and digital infrastructure leaders through complex transactions and strategic transformations. Richard holds a BS in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University.

Accelerating Transatlantic Momentum

Since its inception in 2003, Clipperton has been advising on cross-border transactions between Europe and North America. Recent U.S.-involved mandates include:

• FTV Capital’s investment in N2F, a leading expense management platform for SMEs
  
• Peter Park, a fast-growing European parking management software provider, in its growth financing from Great Hill Partners, a leading U.S. private equity firm
  
• Didomi, a global leader in consent and preference management, in its $83 million growth investment from Marlin Equity Partners

By establishing a local presence, Clipperton strengthens its ability to serve clients on both sides of the Atlantic – whether supporting European innovators looking west, or U.S. investors and acquirers.

A Platform Focused on Client Needs, Not Bank Products

Clipperton’s platform is built around a single mission: serving technology companies and their investors with strategic clarity, flawless execution, and hands-on senior attention.

As the firm expands internationally, its boutique DNA remains unchanged:

• No handoffs or deal churn – each mandate is led by senior professionals
  
• Deep vertical expertise in SaaS, infrastructure, fintech, healthtech, and more
  
• Full alignment with founders, PE firms, and long-term investors across borders
  

This integrated approach positions Clipperton as a differentiated alternative to larger generalist banks – one built entirely around the unique demands of technology entrepreneurs and investors.

Nicolas von Bülow, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Clipperton, commented:
“Opening in New York is a defining step in our long-term strategy. Our ambition is clear: to build the most connected, insightful, and effective global platform focused solely on technology. With Emily and Richard on board, we’re not just entering the U.S. – we’re embedding ourselves in the heart of global tech.”

Emily Anderson said:
“Clipperton brings a rare combination of deep technology focus and true international reach. That combination is exactly what U.S. founders and growth companies need as they scale and seek partners who understand both their industry and their global ambitions.”

Richard Hooper added:
“Technology markets don’t stop at national borders, and neither should advisory expertise. With a base in New York, Clipperton can now connect U.S. and European leaders more directly, helping clients navigate complex cross-border transactions and unlock opportunities on a global scale.”

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading international investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies, with offices in Paris, New York, Berlin, Munich, London, and Amsterdam, as well as partnerships in Switzerland, China, Italy, and Spain. We provide strategic and financial advisory services to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors 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.

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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.

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Mountain Riders

Mountain Riders is a French non-profit organization committed to protecting mountain environments and promoting sustainable practices in alpine regions. Through awareness campaigns, field actions, and citizen mobilization, the association works to preserve fragile ecosystems and encourage more responsible behavior in the mountains.

One of Mountain Riders’ key missions is to fight against waste pollution in natural areas by organizing large-scale clean-up operations involving volunteers, local communities, and outdoor enthusiasts. These initiatives aim to raise awareness while taking concrete action to reduce the environmental impact of human activities in the mountains.

As part of our commitment to environmental causes, we supported Mountain Riders in their clean-up efforts.

Thanks to this collective mobilization, 580 kg of waste were collected in the mountains, helping to protect natural landscapes and preserve these environments for future generations.

Institut Curie

Institut Curie is a public interest foundation and a leading international research center and hospital dedicated to the fight against cancer. Based in Paris and Saint-Cloud, it has been a major player in medical and scientific innovation for over a century, serving patients and advancing research worldwide.

Its mission is built around three complementary pillars: research, care, and education. Through a multidisciplinary approach bringing together researchers, physicians, and healthcare professionals, Institut Curie works every day to deepen the understanding of cancer, develop increasingly effective and personalized treatments, and improve patient care.

As part of our commitment, we chose to support Institut Curie and contribute in a concrete way to the advancement of cancer research.

Thanks to the trust and support of Clipperton’s clients, €2,170 were raised to help advance research and support the work carried out by Institut Curie.

1001mots is an innovative French non-profit organization dedicated to early childhood development, with a mission to prevent educational failure by stimulating language skills in children aged 0 to 3, especially those from vulnerable families. Founded in 2017 and based in Paris, 1001mots supports parents through a personalized program that combines speech therapist calls, book deliveries, text messages, and videos. As of 2024, the association supports over 12,000 children across 10 regions in France witht the ambitious goal of reaching 100,000 children by 2030.

The work of 1001mots is recognized and supported by numerous public and private partners, and is inspired by neuroscience to provide concrete, effective solutions for reducing educational inequality from the earliest years of life.

As part of our donation project, we participated in the Adidas 10K run, and with every kilometer we ran, we helped make an impact on children’s language development.

ALIMA

We also pride ourselves on being a donor to ALIMA (The Alliance for International Medical Action) since 2018. ALIMA is a medical humanitarian organization based in Dakar, Senegal, that has been saving lives since 2009 in emergency situations in Africa.

ALIMA’s unique model focuses on building alliances and promoting collaboration between local health workers, national medical organizations, and researchers. ALIMA strives to transform humanitarian medicine by fostering research and innovation to improve care and help communities prepare for the future.

ALIMA has treated more than 10 million patients in 14 countries and launched more than 30 research projects – notably on malnutrition, maternal and child health, malaria, Ebola and COVID-19. This work has won several international awards.

We are very proud to support ALIMA in their work.

Read more about ALIMA here: alima.ngo

SOS Méditerranée

SOS MEDITERRANEE is a European civil sea rescue association. It was created in the spring of 2015 thanks to the mobilization of citizens determined to act in the face of the humanitarian catastrophe of shipwrecks in the central Mediterranean.

It’s vocation is to provide assistance, without any discrimination and to treat with dignity, any person in distress at sea, in compliance with international maritime law.

SOS MEDITETERRANEE is a humanitarian association, independent of all political parties, and denominations. It is founded on respect for people and their dignity, whatever their nationality, origin, social, religious, political or ethnic background.

Clipperton’s donations in 2022 resulted in 982 hours of tutoring to children of the SOS Villages.

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Clipperton delivered another strong year in 2024, undeterred by macroeconomic headwinds in Europe. Over the past twelve months, we advised on over 30 high-profile tech deals, totaling $2 billion in deal value and featuring a diverse mix of strategic M&A deals for fast-scaling clients, tech buyouts, and growth financings.

­Inflation under control, profitable growth premium: Is ‘the best yet to come’ for tech in 2025?

From a market perspective, 2024 was a challenging year, especially in Continental Europe. However, a few recent developments have brought a more positive outlook: inflation and interest rates appear to be under control, while high liquidity levels persist, maintaining the strong appeal of private equity and venture capital. Meanwhile, technology – AI, software, cybersecurity, and renewable energy – drives structural growth across the real economy.

These trends are reflected in the recovery of valuation levels, evident in the European mid-market and in the SaaS sector, where valuations now average 7x projected sales over the next 12 months. Notably, the focus is shifting toward profitable growth in the SaaS industry, with top-performing companies – those meeting the ‘Rule of 40’ – commanding multiples exceeding 10x, and even higher in some cases.

­Clipperton Deal Highlights 2024

Fueled by a constant appetite from both financial sponsors and trade buyers, we were happy to assist some of the leading Software companies in Europe – our largest practice accounting for around 60% of all deals. Since 2020, Clipperton has facilitated over 100 transactions in the Software space, over half of which were buy-out deals.

In 2024 alone, we contributed to several noteworthy deals:

Trade Sales:

• The merger of two cybersecurity leaders in Europe, French Vade Secure and German Hornetsecurity;
• The sale of French enterprise search engine company Sinequa to ChapsVision, a leader in AI-enhanced data processing;
• The sale of German document management company natif.ai with Japanese-American leader Ricoh (Docuware).

Private Equity Deals (Sell-Side and Buy-Side):

• Rydoo, the fast-growing international expense management software provider, received an investment from Eurazeo;
• Eskimoz welcomed Siparex ETI as a new minority shareholder;
• The Mobsuccess Group received an investment from Siparex Midcap;
• Astorg acquired a majority stake in Redslim, a data management services provider;
• DENTRESSANGLE Capital acquired a majority of the capital of leading ASIC’s designer and producer, Presto Engineering.
• Amelkis’, the SaaS solution for reporting and accounting consolidation, LBO with Parquest;

Each in their respective field, these major European players will be able to solidify their leadership through both organic and external growth, thanks to the resources provided through these new transactions.

Aside software, tech-enabled services and Martech have been an important part of our 2024 performance with an accelerating digitalization of large corporates as illustrated by the sale of Kamino Retail (retail media) to Equativ, backed by Bridgepoint, along the LBOs of Mobsuccess and Eskimoz (see above).

­Looking Ahead

We enter 2025 confident that our combined sector expertise, built since 2003, and transactional capabilities will meet the growing demand from our clients for innovative funding solutions.

We are also deeply grateful for our clients’ trust and our teams’ dedication.

For an in-depth exploration of our European tech deals in 2024 and our prior transactions, click here.

Expanding Leadership and Capabilities: Launch of our Debt Advisory Practice and Expanded European Coverage

To secure our future growth, we have strengthened our senior leadership team through targeted hires and key internal promotions:

The rise of leveraged PE deals in the tech sector prompted us to launch our dedicated Debt Advisory practice in the summer of 2024, led by our new Partner Laurence de Rosamel, bringing nearly 20 years of European expertise, and joined by William Poirson as a Director.

We have enhanced our client coverage capabilities throughout Continental Europe, with Steffen Boode joining the team as a Senior Advisor and local partner in the Netherlands for the Benelux region.

Wael Abou Karam and Karim Mekouar were promoted to Director last summer in our Paris office. Both have consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and impact within our team.

­We have further welcomed 9 new talents to our team in 2024!

Other Corporate News

Clipperton is ranked as a leading TMT advisor in M&A and Private Equity in France

We are honored to once again be recognized in the leading categories M&A (TMT and Small & Mid-Cap), PE (Growth Financing & LBO Small-Cap), and Health & Pharmaceutical Industry M&A in the Leaders League 2024 ranking.

A heartfelt thank you to our clients, partners, and friends for your continued trust, and to our entire team for their exceptional dedication and expertise.

You are in the driving seat of our positive impact

At Clipperton, we take pride in our commitment to supporting key innovators in their strategic and financial growth. In the spirit of starting the New Year with impact, we made the choice to support organizations that are positively transforming the world.

Click on this link and select from three thoughtfully chosen charities. Thank you for your participation!

Unveiling of our new corporate visual identity

As we celebrated over 20 years of dedication and success, we were proud to launch our new brand identity.

Our new visual identity is more than just a refreshed look: it symbolizes Clipperton’s evolution and reinforces our status as a European leader in advising tech scale-ups. This new brand platform reflects our modern, dynamic, and forward-thinking approach while honoring the legacy and core values that have been the foundation of our success.

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Since the start of 2024, our team has successfully closed over 30 transactions, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to guiding clients through every stage of their growth journey.

A heartfelt thank you to our clients, partners, and friends for your continued trust, and to our entire team for their exceptional dedication and expertise.

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Steffen Boode
Steffen brings a wealth of experience to Clipperton, with a background as both a business partner and co-founder. He has supported numerous high-growth companies, leading brands, and investors across Europe and the U.S., specializing in business development, corporate finance, due diligence, and M&A. His entrepreneurial expertise is supported by a Master’s degree in Economics and Business administration and a fellowship at the Association of Chartered Certified Accounts.

Reflecting on Clipperton’s role in the industry, Steffen shared: “With over 400 transactions completed and a unique focus on digital and tech-driven sectors, Clipperton offers an exceptional value proposition for high-growth tech companies across the Netherlands and Benelux. I am excited to contribute to Clipperton’s proven success in the Dutch market and work together to elevate our growth journey across Europe and beyond.”

“We’re delighted to welcome Steffen,” added Nicolas von Bülow, Clipperton’s Co-Founder and Managing Partner. “His extensive expertise and deep connections within the Benelux market make him an invaluable addition to our team as we continue to drive transformative opportunities in the region.”

For inquiries, reach Steffen directly at sboode@clipperton.com or connect on LinkedIn here.

Clipperton strengthens its footprint in the Netherlands and Benelux region

Clipperton is international by design: with offices across Europe (Paris, London, Berlin, Munich, Amsterdam) and Senior Advisors in Asia and North America, we further have recently strengthened our presence in the Benelux region through our alliance with Tandem Capital Advisors in Belgium and Emendo Capital in the Netherlands. Through our partnership with Natixis’ global M&A Advisory, we leverage a network of over 500 M&A professionals worldwide.

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading pan-European investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies, with offices in Paris, Berlin, Munich, London, and Amsterdam, and partnerships in the USA, China, Italy, 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.

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William Poirson, Director

Before joining Clipperton, William Poirson worked in the Debt Advisory team at Clearwater International, advising mid-market companies and PE funds on acquisition and growth financing transactions across diverse sectors. William started his career at LCL in Leveraged Finance.

You can contact William via wpoirson@clipperton.com

Clipperton’s Debt Advisory Practice

Laurence de Rosamel, who joined Clipperton in September as Partner, and William Poirson will be dedicated to our new European Debt Advisory practice, responding to a growing need from our clients for LBO & ARR financing solutions.

Other People News

Promotions

Wael Abou Karam and Karim Mekouar promoted to Director
We are happy to announce the promotions of Wael Abou Karam and Karim Mekouar from Vice President to Director. Both have consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and impact within our team.

Further additions to our team

Welcoming our new Analysts
Camille Servant and Paolo Crippa joined the team as Analysts after completing a 6-month internship in Paris. Julie Bayle de Jessé is also joining us as Analyst, with prior experience at Rothschild & Co.

Quitterie Péronnet as CFO
We are pleased to announce that Quitterie has joined our team as our new CFO. With her strong background in finance and operations, with several years of experience at Theodo Group and KPMG, Quitterie will play a key role in managing our financial strategy and overseeing office operations.

Sandra Moreau as Office Manager
We are pleased to welcome Sandra as our new Office Manager. After gaining extensive experience in office management and operations in Calgary, Canada, Sandra will be instrumental in strengthening our office operations and efficiency.

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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.

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We are thrilled to share a significant milestone in Clipperton’s journey with you. As we celebrate over 20 years of dedication and success, we are proud to unveil our new brand identity, reflecting our evolution from a fundraising advisory boutique to one of the leading pan-European investment banks focused on technology.

Our Journey
Founded two decades ago by Nicolas von Bülow and Stéphane Valorge in the aftermath of the dot-com bubble, Clipperton began as a two-partner tech advisory boutique primarily focused on fundraising deals in France. Driven by the strong belief that technology would radically change the entire economy, the firm has rapidly grown to establish as one the European reference in tech advisory. Clipperton thrived with unwavering commitment to provide its clients with best-in-class execution, unbiased advice, a relentless focus on delivering strategic foresight beyond financial advisory.

Clipperton Today
Today, Clipperton stands as one of Europe’s most active tech M&A advisory platforms focused on growth and technology with a comprehensive suite of services covering M&A, Buy-out, Debt Advisory, and Growth Financing. The firm caters to a diverse and global range of clients, from entrepreneurs to VC and PE firms and corporates. With over 50 investment banking professionals, 3 European offices, supported by an M&A alliance comprising over 500 bankers worldwide, Clipperton continues to expand its reach and network.

A New Visual Identity
Our new visual identity is more than just a refreshed look: it symbolizes Clipperton’s evolution and reinforces our status as a European leader in advising tech scale-ups. This new brand platform reflects our modern, dynamic, and forward-thinking approach while honoring the legacy and core values that have been the foundation of our success.

Our Commitment to You
This rebranding initiative aligns with our ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence. We aimed to capture all the qualities you associate with Clipperton: expertise, reliability, and a forward-looking vision of the tech ecosystem. It represents our pledge to provide you with cutting-edge insights, superior advisory services, and unparalleled support as you navigate the complexities of financial transactions.

We invite you to explore our new look and feel, which will be rolled out across all our platforms. Stay tuned for updates as we continue to expand our capabilities and reinforce our position as your trusted partner in growth and success.

Thank you for your continued trust and partnership. We look forward to embarking on this exciting new chapter with you!

Other Corporate News.

Clipperton and Natixis Partners: Partnership Renewal
Natixis has renewed its capitalistic alliance with Clipperton with the objective of reinforcing the collaboration between the boutiques of the M&A Alliance, on a global scale. As a minority shareholder, Natixis will enable Clipperton to enhance its capabilities, eventually benefiting its clients.

Gold Trophy @ Sommet des Leaders de la Finance
Clipperton is proud to have won the Golden Award for the “Best Growth Momentum – Pure Player Strategy” of 2024 at the 14th edition of the Sommet des Leaders de la Finance.

The M&A alliance broadens with the addition of two boutiques
Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking announced that Natixis Partners has agreed to make a strategic investment in two M&A boutiques, Tandem Capital Advisors, based in Belgium, and Emendo Capital, based in the Netherlands.

We closed 10 transactions in the first half of 2024.

We Deliver Insights.

European Health Tech Quarterly Report Q1 2024

Clipperton’s Health Tech Monitor Q1 2024 reports steady Digital Health investments, increased M&A for consolidation, and AI-driven growth in diagnostics. The at-home testing trend persists post-pandemic, and investment in healthcare robotics is rising to improve efficiency and outcomes.

Clipperton’s Cybersecurity Market Monitor 2023

Clipperton’s Cybersecurity Market Monitor 2023 reports a 67% sector gain, led by a 93% rise in “New-Gen” companies. Leaders like Crowdstrike achieved high valuations due to strong growth & profitability. Key drivers were Application and Cloud Security, with buy-and-build activity & convergence with performance mentoring.

Clipperton in the Media.

Maddy Keynote 2024

Nicolas von Bülow spoke during a round table at the Maddy Keynote about the best exit strategy to choose for your business (strategic or private equity buyout?) hosted by Vincent Pelsez and Simon Jimenez, with the participation of Romain Passilly and Vincent Klingbeil.

The Dealmakers Show with Vanessa Sorel

Vanessa Sorel discusses how to make the most of a turbulent market. With the market experiencing a slowdown, she shares insights on how they advise their clients daily to turn uncertainty into opportunity. Watch the video through this link.

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Tech Resilience and Revival: From Disruption to Maturing Stability

Clipperton demonstrated its ability to navigate challenging market conditions, in another successful year with a record number of transactions. In 2023, Clipperton advised on 30 high-profile tech deals worth over $3 billion with a healthy mix between growth financing for high-growth clients, tech buy-out deals, and strategic M&A.

From a market perspective, the new global disorder that followed the pandemic saw stock market valuations plummet with the return of inflation and rising interest rates, causing a certain tech bubble to burst as a domino effect. However, the sector has returned to a rather promising cruising speed – admittedly more cautious, and less exuberant, but also signaling a form of maturity, after the fever of 2021/22. This trend towards a return to normality can be seen in the SaaS sector, where by mid-2023 listed companies were back to valuations of around 8x sales, in line with the trend seen in the years before Covid.

2023 thus seemed to confirm a turning point in the small and mid-market tech sector, with an increasing emphasis on profitability and risk mitigation, rather than on growth at all costs. It remains to be seen how companies will manage the transition back to sanity, but so far the activity of Clipperton, with 30 deals in 2023, roughly half of them with industrial companies and the other half with investment funds, indicates the solidity of the sector.

The digitization of human activity (both people and businesses) via software and data generation and processing (including the use of AI) continues unabated. This transformation of society, aimed at efficiency gains, is generating increased needs in terms of storage, analysis, and security, and just as many opportunities for innovation – and investment – and is already shaping new uses. A number of recent deals, including in France, are emblematic examples of this: OVHcloud/Synfonium in Cloud Hosting, Tilak Healthcare in connected Healthcare, HarfangLab in Cybersecurity, Exotrail in New Space, Taurus in Blockchain, Arlettie in responsible E-Commerce, and so on. Little by little, European leaders are emerging.

The forthcoming year presents a landscape teeming with innovation, enticing investment prospects, and the continued upward trajectory of tech enterprises. This sets the stage for a promising journey towards sustainable growth and the ongoing evolution of technology.

We are immensely thankful for the enduring trust of our clients and the unwavering dedication of our team members. For an in-depth exploration of the tech deals we advised in throughout Europe in 2023 and our prior transactions, click here.

Clipperton Deal Highlights 2023

New Partner Promotions

Olivier Combaudou, Andreas Hering, and Martin Vielle were welcomed to the firm’s partnership. Dr. Nikolas Westphal, Antoine Ganancia, and Thomas de Montille have been promoted to Managing Partner, marking a significant milestone in the organizational structure.

Clipperton’s leadership team is now composed of 10 Partners and over 50 experienced professionals based out of Paris, Berlin, and Munich.

Other Corporate News

Clipperton is ranked as the leading TMT advisor in M&A and Private Equity in France

We are very proud to be once again ranked in the leading categories M&A (TMT and Small & Mid-Cap) and PE (Growth Financing & LBO Small-Cap) in the Leaders League 2023 ranking.

A big thank you to our clients, partners, and friends for your trust and to our entire team for their professionalism and dedication.

You are in the driving seat of our positive impact

At Clipperton, we take pride in our commitment to supporting key innovators in their strategic and financial growth. In the spirit of starting the New Year with impact, we chose to support organizations that are positively transforming the world.

Click on this link and select from three thoughtfully chosen charities. Thank you for your participation!

Research paper: The Journey from VC to PE

Clipperton published the research paper “The Journey from Venture Capital to Private Equity: A Guide for Tech Startups”.

Building on our extensive experience and dialogues within both the VC and PE sectors, this paper delves into the unique challenges and adaptations required, offering insights, strategies, and actionable tools to help startup founders and VC firms successfully navigate the intricacies of the PE world.

Celebrating 20 Years of Clipperton

Clipperton celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2023! Started as a 2 person team, and now a group of over 50 professionals who have completed over 400 transactions, Clipperton looks forward to the next phase of growth in the European tech market.

We were happy to take a moment to reflect and celebrate with our clients, partners and friends at the Centre Pompidou during a festive evening.

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Since the beginning of 2023, our team has successfully completed over 30 transactions, with a continued commitment to supporting our clients throughout their growth cycles.

A big thank you to our clients, partners, and friends for your trust and to our entire team for their professionalism and dedication.

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Clipperton is pleased to announce that Dr. Nikolas Westphal, Antoine Ganancia, and Thomas de Montille have been promoted to Managing Partner, marking a significant milestone in its organizational structure.

Since 2003, Clipperton has remained dedicated to assisting its clients throughout their expansion endeavors, resulting in the company expanding its workforce to approximately 50 employees spanning across France and Germany. Antoine Ganancia and Thomas de Montille, who have been integral parts of Clipperton for over a decade, showcase the enduring strength and stability of the firm’s senior leadership. Alongside them, Dr. Nikolas Westphal, having assumed the role of Partner in 2020 in Berlin, contributes a significant wealth of expertise and strategic acumen to his recent promotion. These promotions are positioned to not only drive greater engagement, establish strategic partnerships, and enhance visibility within Europe, but also to harmonize with Clipperton’s path toward enduring success and significant expansion.

Nicolas von Bülow, Co-Founder, and Thibaut Revel, Managing Partner at Clipperton, commented: 

“Welcoming Antoine and Thomas to our managing partnership celebrates their impressive 13 and 10-year tenures, showcasing our team’s stability and deep sector-specific know-how. With their addition, we reinforce our position as a premier tech investment bank, focusing on empowering high-growth technology companies across Europe. Their expertise further enhances our team at Clipperton, highlighting our dedication to nurturing lasting connections within our ecosystem.

Nikolas’ appointment as Managing Partner is not only a recognition of his exceptional leadership but also marks a significant milestone for Clipperton in establishing its first-ever Managing Partner position in Germany. This strategic decision aims to leverage Nikolas’ proficiency to lead efforts in enhancing Clipperton’s presence in the dynamic DACH market.”

Dr. Nikolas Westphal joined Clipperton as a Partner, acts as Head of Germany, and is responsible for the acceleration and expansion of Clipperton’s footprint in Germany and German-speaking countries (DACH) since 2020.

At Clipperton, Nikolas has been involved in several landmark M&A deals such as gridscale (sale to OVHcloud), Smartlook (sale to Cisco), Dan.com (sale to GoDaddy), Eijsink (sale to Metro), 8fit (sale to Withings), or Packlink (sale to Thoma Bravo’s portfolio company Auctane). 

Before joining Clipperton, Nikolas served at Morgan Stanley, Arma Partners, and GP Bullhound. Throughout his career to date, his experience has included marketing, structuring, and executing a broad set of transactions, including M&A sell/buy-side advisory, debt and equity recapitalizations (including private placements and public offerings), and other strategic M&A and capital advisory services.

Nikolas graduated from Leipzig Graduate School of Management (HHL) and holds a Doctorate of Economics (Magna Cum Laude).

Antoine Ganancia joined Clipperton in 2010, where he was involved in over 80 transactions with a particular focus on Health Tech, SaaS, and consumer application businesses.

Antoine has actively participated in numerous significant transactions, both M&A deals and Private Equity financings for leading tech businesses across Europe. His key transactions include Braincube’s recent $90M round with Scottish Equity Partners, DentalMonitoring’s $150m growth financing with Merieux Equity and Vitruvian, Inova’s $70m investment by Carlyle, the sale of Fruitz to Bumble [NASDAQ: BMBL], the fundraising of $60m of Withings with Gilde Healthcare and Eurazeo, or Brevo’s $160m round by Bridgepoint, Bpifrance and Blackrock.

He began his career at Mars & Co., where he participated in various projects for Fortune 500 clients in the Consumer Electronics industry. He then worked at Apple EMEA Headquarters in London.

Antoine is an HEC alumnus and holds a Master’s in Digital Business Strategy from Telecom Paris (ENST) and HEC Paris.

Thomas de Montille joined Clipperton in 2013 and focuses on travel tech, B2B services, and consumer businesses. 

Over the years Thomas advised numerous technology leaders on the sell-side in M&A transactions and Private Equity financings, including notably Wikiloc (investment from Miura Partners), Gymlib (sold to EGYM), Click&Boat (investment from Permira and Boats Group), Musement (sold to TUI Group), Aramisauto (sold to Stellantis) or Odoo (Series B and C rounds). He also assisted a number of high profile Private Equity funds on the buy-side including recently Astorg ($500m investment in EcoVadis) and Capza (investment in Travelsoft).

Before joining Clipperton, Thomas spent over four years with Jefferies as part of the Technology Investment Banking team based in London.

Thomas graduated from EDHEC business school and holds an MSC in finance.

You can reach Nikolas via nwestphal@clipperton.com, Antoine via aganancia@clippperton.com, and Thomas via tdemontille@clipperton.com.

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies. We provide strategic and financial advisory services to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors in Europe who are willing to execute transactions such as strategic M&A, private equity transactions, and private placements. Founded in 2003 and with offices in Paris, Berlin, Munich, and London, Clipperton has completed over 400 M&A and private placement transactions with fast-growing technology startups, blue-chip corporates, and renowned financial investors. 

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In H1 2023, Clipperton advised on 15 transactions overall, including 9 M&A transactions, involving strategic acquirers and private equity funds, such as Smartlook’s sale to Cisco (customer journey SaaS platform), the €300m+ majority stake sale of Equativ to Bridgepoint Development Capital by Capital Croissance and Adelie (AdTech), Monnoyeur and its subsidiary Arkance’s acquisition of VinZero (Construction x Software), and Gandi’s sale to Total Webhosting Solutions, forming Your.Online (Domain Names & Hosting Provider).

Clipperton further advised on 6 fundraisings for a total investment of around a quarter of a billion euros, enabling European tech trailblazers such as Welcome to the Jungle (HR Tech – €50m fundraising), Exotrail (Space Tech – €51m fundraising), Taurus (Fintech/blockchain – €58m fundraising), and Ringover (CCaS – €20m fundraising) to secure funds for growth acceleration.

Looking ahead to the second half of 2023, we have a cautiously optimistic outlook due to positive market trends we are currently seeing, including an increase in financial sponsors actively on the look for buy-and-build strategies, a rise in strategic acquirers’ activity, and a continued growth in available funds in the private equity and venture capital market.

To learn more about the tech deals which Clipperton has advised across Europe, click here. To get insights into the DACH tech financing landscape, you can dowload our semestrial report here.

Gold Trophy for Best Tech Bankers

We are very proud to have received the Golden Award for Best Tech Bankers in France at the 13th edition of the Sommet des Leaders de la Finance, organized by Leaders League.

For 20 years, we have been committed to supporting our clients throughout their growth cycles and have been upholding the values we hold dear: passion for tech, intellectual discipline & integrity, entrepreneurial spirit, and caring. A big thank you to our clients, partners, and friends for your trust and to all our teams for their professionalism and dedication.

Partner Promotions

Olivier Combaudou, Andreas Hering and Martin Vielle were welcomed to the firm’s partnership. Clipperton’s leadership team is now composed of 10 Partners and over 50 experienced professionals based out of Paris, Berlin and Munich.

Munich Office Opening

Our team in Munich is growing steadily and it recently moved into new beautiful offices.

In May, the Munich team hosted a housewarming event to properly open and celebrate the move into the office space.

You can now find us at: Sternstraße 21, 80538 München

We would be very happy to welcome you if you ever wish to drop by for a coffee, or to simply say hi!

Clipperton’s purposeful start into 2023

A couple of months ago, Clipperton launched a CSR initiative (through the platform NooS), where we partnered up with the three associations SOS Villages d’Enfants, Chams-NGO, and Earthship Sisters to support their respective projects. We invite you to check out this page for more information on the impact of this initiative, and to learn more about our commitments.

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A big thank you to Leaders League and to our clients, partners, and friends for your trust and to all our teams for their professionalism and dedication!

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As we transitioned from a 2022 marked by economic turbulence, including high inflation, modest economic growth, and geopolitical concerns, into the first quarter of 2023, we’ve faced persistent uncertainty in a demanding funding landscape. The tech industry has navigated its fair share of challenges, contending with a tough job market characterized by increased layoffs, rising interest rates, and wavering trust in the banking system.

Nonetheless, there’s reason for optimism: we believe that, despite this complex financial climate, start-ups have the potential to capitalize on the opportunities this economic situation presents, allowing them to thrive and prosper in their respective industries. Since its inception in 2003, Clipperton has consistently offered its expertise to clients throughout every economic cycle and has supported numerous tech disruptors with acceleration rounds and M&A deals in early 2023.

In Q1 2023, Clipperton advised on as many as six fundraisings of €15m or more, enabling European tech trailblazers such as Welcome to the Jungle (HR Tech), Exotrail (Space Tech), and Taurus (Fintech) to secure funds for growth acceleration.

Additionally, Clipperton advised on some major M&A transactions in Q1 2023, involving strategic acquirers and private equity funds, including deals like Gandi’s sale to Total Webhosting Solutions and the €300m+ majority stake sale of Equativ to Bridgepoint Development Capital by Capital Croissance and Adelie.

Clipperton has showcased its expertise in managing successful international transaction across diverse sectors, including Space Tech, HR Tech, and Cloud Hosting. This is evidenced by its partnerships with clients, investors or acquirers in Switzerland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom during the first quarter of 2023.

To learn more about the tech deals which Clipperton has advised in France and across Europe, click here.

We were also delighted to announce the addition of Olivier Combaudou, Andreas Hering and Martin Vielle to the firm’s partnership. Clipperton’s leadership team is now composed of 10 Partners and over 50 experienced professionals based out of Paris, Berlin and Munich.

We welcomed Olivier Combaudou, Andreas Hering, and Martin Vielle to the firm’s partnership

For the last two decades, Clipperton has been committed to supporting its clients across their growth journey, resulting in the firm expanding to a team of 50 employees in France and Germany. Martin and Olivier have been with Clipperton for over ten years, evidence of the stability of the firm’s senior team. In Germany, the steady growth of the team and the promotion of Andreas to Partner further strengthen Clipperton’s presence and influence in the DACH region.

Our Munich team moved into new offices

Our team in Munich is growing steadily and it recently moved into new beautiful offices. You can now find us at Sternstraße 21, 80538 München!

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Clipperton is pleased to announce that Olivier Combaudou, Andreas Hering and Martin Vielle have been promoted to Partner. They will join the firm’s leadership team now composed of 10 experienced professionals based out of Paris, Berlin and Munich.

For the past 20 years, Clipperton has been committed to supporting its clients across their growth journey, and in doing so, has grown to a team of c. 50 employees in France and Germany. Martin and Olivier have been with Clipperton for over 10 years, evidence of the stability of the firm’s senior team. In Germany, the opening of a new office in Munich and the promotion of Andreas to Partner further reinforce Clipperton’s presence and influence in the DACH region.

In 2022, Clipperton closed 28 deals with a total deal value north of €4 billion, 70% of which involved cross-border investors or buyers. Landmark transactions include the sale of Dan.com to GoDaddy, the $500 million investment by Astorg in EcoVadis or the sale of In The Memory to SES-imagotag announced earlier this month.

Stéphane Valorge, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Clipperton, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Martin and Olivier to our partnership. Their presence with us for respectively 11 and 12 years illustrates the stability of our senior team and the deep sectorial expertise we have built over the years, with long-lasting relationships with both team members and clients.”

Nicolas von Bülow, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Clipperton, added: “It is great to see that we are strengthening our partnership in Germany with the addition of Andreas, and we are pleased to welcome him to the firm’s partnership. We look forward to solidifying Clipperton’s existing footprint in the DACH region and taking our German operations to the next level.”

Olivier Combaudou joined Clipperton in 2011 and has participated in over 60 transactions since then, with a specific focus on retail tech, cybersecurity and B2C models. 

At Clipperton, Olivier has been involved in several landmark M&A deals such as Advens (sale of a minority stake to CAPZA), Private Sports Shop (merger with SportPursuit), In the Memory (sale to SES-imagotag), or Matooma (sale to Wireless Logic). He also advised several category leaders on their acceleration rounds, such as vLex, Inova, Brevo (formerly named Sendinblue), Lengow, and Vestiaire Collective. 

Before joining Clipperton, Olivier worked at Alven Capital where he participated in Series A/B rounds for tech companies. He then joined Carrefour working on pricing & development of new distribution models for the online non-food department.

Olivier is an HEC Paris alumnus and holds a Master’s in Digital Business Strategy from Telecom Paris (ENST).

Andreas Hering joined Clipperton in 2022 as Executive Director and has since been leading the expansion of the Munich office. As a TMT M&A banker, Andreas brings 15 years of experience in mid-market transactions in the digital media, software & e-commerce sectors both in Munich and London, having previously served at goetzpartners.  

With outstanding experience in buy-side and sell-side mandates as well as fundraising transactions for private equity and growth equity funds, corporates and startups, and a deep understanding of B2B and B2C business models in his focus areas of digital media, software and e-commerce, Andreas will continue to strengthen Clipperton’s advisory platform.

Andreas graduated from the University of Mannheim.

Martin Vielle joined Clipperton in 2012, where he was involved in over 50 transactions with a particular focus on B2B software, mobility and deep tech.

Martin advised technology category leaders on their financial operations such as Aramisauto (sold to Stellantis), Ekimetrics (€25 million fundraising), Withings ($60 million fundraising), Foederis (sold to Septeo Group), or Didomi ($40 million Series B). He also assisted several high-profile investment funds including Ardian (€330m take-private of Artefact), Mérieux Private Equity (investment in DentalMonitoring) and MBO&Co (investment in Praxedo).

Before joining Clipperton, Martin worked at CM-CIC Corporate Finance where he was involved in several mid-cap M&A operations in the technology sector. Prior to that, he worked as a Strategy Consultant with AC Nielsen.

Martin is an ESSEC Business School alumnus and also studied at Schulich School of Business in Toronto, Canada.

You can reach Olivier via ocombaudou@clipperton.com, Andreas via ahering@clippperton.com and Martin via mvielle@clipperton.com.

Read the French press release here.

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies. We provide strategic and financial advisory to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors in Europe willing to execute transactions such as strategic M&A, private equity transactions, and private placements. Founded in 2003 and with offices in Paris, Berlin, Munich, and London, Clipperton has completed over 350 M&A and private placement transactions with fast-growing technology start-ups, blue-chip corporates, and renowned financial investors. 

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The year 2022 will have been another “exceptional” year, with an unprecedented crisis. War in Europe, global warming, inflation, soaring energy prices, rising interest rates, a thrilling World Cup and, more generally, unprecedented economic and political uncertainty have marked the last few months.

Tech, which had become a safe haven for both the capital markets and the private equity investors, particularly since the crisis of 2020, is no longer immune to macroeconomic uncertainties. However, the sector’s solid fundamentals give reason for cautious optimism: liquidity levels are at an all-time high – with record venture capital and growth equity fundraising even in 2022 (more than €30 billion raised in Europe compared to €18 billion in 2021, which was already a record year), which will necessarily be deployed in the coming quarters.

More fundamentally, technology continues to transform the world. For both individuals and companies, software and data – via the use of artificial intelligence – are proven vectors for efficiency gains. Certain segments are particularly promising, especially when they contribute to improving the response of organizations to ESG issues. At Clipperton, certain emblematic transactions of 2022 illustrate this perfectly, such as the sale of Reporting 21, a leading ESG software measurement platform, to Cority (backed by Thoma Bravo) or Astorg’s investment in Ecovadis.

Abundant liquidity, the secular trend of digitization and less risk appetite from investors should characterize the tech sector as we enter 2023. In this context, the role and the value of intermediation take on their full meaning and there is no doubt that Clipperton will be eager, as in every economic cycle since its creation in 2003, to put its experience and expertise at the service of its clients and the opportunities that this economic situation will generate for them.

To find out more about the tech deals on which we have advised across Europe in 2022, as well as our previous transactions, click here.

­Thank you

We want to thank our clients, partners, and friends for their constant trust and support over the past 20 years. May 2023 be filled with success, happiness, and prosperity for you and your loved ones!

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In addition to her extensive transactional experience, Vanessa brings both operational and strategic experience in the banking and insurance sector. 

With Clipperton, she worked on several material deals in the FinTech space including the combination of leading employee benefit groups Swile and Bimpli (BPCE group) as well as the equity raise of Bizao, developing a leading mobile payment solution in Africa.

 Before joining Clipperton in 2021 as a Senior VP, Vanessa worked as the Deputy Head of Strategy and Innovation at La Banque Postale, where she managed M&A, Strategy and Innovation projects. Prior to that, Vanessa worked at Groupe Casino where she ran M&A, Investment and Strategy projects, and at Credit Suisse in the FIG M&A team.

Vanessa graduated from ESCP Europe.

Stéphane Valorge, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Clipperton, commented: “We are excited to have Vanessa join Clipperton’s senior team. Vanessa has shown her capacity to develop as a true advisor for our clients, providing both transactional know-how and a deep understanding of the sectors she’s active in.”

You can reach Vanessa via vsorel@clipperton.com

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies. We provide strategic and financial advisory to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors in Europe willing to execute transactions such as strategic M&A, private equity transactions, and private placements. Founded in 2003 and with offices in Paris, Berlin, Munich, London, New York, and Beijing, Clipperton has completed over 350 M&A and private placement transactions with fast-growing technology start-ups, blue-chip corporates, and renowned financial investors. 

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Clipperton continues to expand its presence in Germany, announcing its latest senior addition with Andreas Hering as Executive Director, who will head Clipperton’s Munich office. This symbolizes an essential step in the phase of the expansion in Germany, by reinforcing Clipperton’s position in the Munich region. 

Andreas Hering is a TMT M&A banker, with an extensive experience of 15 years in mid-market transactions in the digital media, software & e-commerce sectors both in Munich and London, having previously served at goetzpartners.  

As a member of the global corporate finance management team and part of the TMT sector group at goetzpartners, Andreas was responsible for the execution of transactions with a total volume of more than €2 billion. During a one-year secondment, he also supported the expansion of goetzpartners’ London office with recruiting as well as the implementation and compliance of standards and corporate culture. Andreas advised former clients across all verticals in the TMT sector, such as Asphaltgold (multichannel sneaker & streetwear player), DuMont Verlag (digital publishing and technology company), TÜV SÜD (safety, security and sustainability solutions), Blue Yonder (big data analytics & predictive applications), Ardian (PE investment company) and Acton Capital (VC fund). 

With outstanding experience in buy- and sell-side mandates as well as fundraising transactions for private equity and growth equity funds, corporates and startups, and a deep understanding of B2B and B2C business models in his focus areas of digital media, software and e-commerce, Andreas will contribute to strengthening Clipperton’s core business. Andreas graduated from the University of Mannheim.

Clipperton opened its first office in Germany in 2013 in Berlin to extend its European coverage. Since then, the German Clipperton team has grown exponentially with the opening of a second office in Munich in 2019 and the appointment of Dr. Nikolas Westphal as Partner in Berlin in 2020. In view of the emerging IT and tech industry in Munich, as well as the importance of Munich as a location for private equity and growth equity funds, Andreas Hering will significantly develop Clipperton’s location there.

Clipperton’s landmark transactions in the DACH region include the sale of Cajoo, a q-commerce pioneer, to Berlin-based unicorn Flink, the sale of 8fit, a globally leading digital wellness platform headquartered in Berlin, to Withings, a global leader in connected health devices, or the sale of Eijsink, a leading SaaS vendor for cloud-based POS systems, to METRO [XTRA:B4B].         

Dr. Nikolas Westphal, Partner and Head of Germany at Clipperton, commented: “We are thrilled to have Andreas join Clipperton’s Munich office as Executive Director. Andreas complements our competencies at Clipperton in many ways: his experience with cross-border deals, expertise in digital media and e-commerce as well as his strong network in the German technology and venture capital scene will further advance our transaction activities.”

Andreas Hering added: “Clipperton is on a growth path and I am pleased that I, as the person responsible for the Munich office, will be able to closely experience and shape this growth in the future. I am looking forward to working with the competent and experienced advisory team at Clipperton and the highly complex, exciting transactions in a dynamic market.”

You can reach Andreas via ahering@clipperton.com

GERMAN PRESS RELEASE

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a leading investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies. We provide strategic and financial advisory to entrepreneurs, corporates, and top-tier investors in Europe willing to execute transactions such as strategic M&A, private equity transactions, and private placements. Founded in 2003 and with offices in Paris, Berlin, Munich, London, New York, and Beijing, Clipperton has completed over 350 M&A and private placement transactions with fast-growing technology start-ups, blue-chip corporates, and renowned financial investors. 

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We worked on 30 transactions in the past twelve months, including landmark deals:

• A unicorn deal, with the $150M growth investment led by Merieux Equity Partners in DentalMonitoring;
• The take-private of Artefact SA [ALATF] by Ardian Expansion;
• One of the most significant M&A transactions in logistics tech in Europe with the sale of Packlink to Auctane, backed by the investment fund Thoma Bravo.

Clipperton welcomed new talents and moved to new headquarters in Paris (you can now find us at 24/26 Rue Ballu, 75009 Paris !). We reinforced the team in Germany with the arrival of Dr. Nikolas Westphal in late 2020 and several new hires. The German team also inaugurated the semestrial DACH tech market monitor, which reviews the trends of the DACH technology landscape from a dealmaking as well as a strategic perspective.

We continued to release insightful research pieces to share our views on trends in several areas of expertise: for example with a paper on livestreaming ecommerce or the cybersecurity market review. 

Lastly, as part of our CSR policy, Clipperton has been supporting repeatedly ALIMA, the Alliance for International Medical Action. In the context of the pandemic, we recommend our clients and partners to have a look at this international medical NGO, delivering an innovative and transformative approach to humanitarian medical aid in Africa.

We would like to thank our clients for entrusting us with being a long-lasting strategic business partner, and we look forward to working on new exciting projects with the talented management teams and investors of the tech industry.

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Dr. Nikolas Westphal, Partner at Clipperton and author of the research report, highlighted some of the key themes covered in the report. Subsequently, Olaf Jacobi, Partner at VC firm Capnamic Ventures, spoke about the future of the DACH tech landscape.

For the following panel discussion, we were excited to host Michael Wax, Co-Founder and CEO at the digital freight forwarding company Forto, Adrian Raidt, CEO and COO at the Stuttgart-based startup Laserhub and Dr. Stefan Wess, CEO at the smart enterpise information platform Empolis.

What are the key trends to watch in DACH technology? What does the funding environment look like? How active is the technology M&A sector?

During this webinar, our experts shared their views and their outlook on the tech landscape of the German-speaking countries Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

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About Olaf Jacobi
Olaf Jacobi is a Partner at Capnamic Ventures. He carries over 20 years of experience as a manager, entrepreneur and investor. From 1999 to 2007, he founded and established multiple prosperous startups, which led to several successful exits. In the past, Olaf has invested as a Business Angel in emerging entrepreneurs in the Internet and IT sector.

About Michael Wax
Michael Wax is a Co-Founder and CEO at Forto. Forto is a leading European digital freight forwarder and has become a Top 20 Freight Forwarder from Asia to Europe in just 4 years. Michael was also a Co-Founder of KONUX, a leading German AI scale-up.

About Adrian Raidt
Adrian Raidt is CEO and COO at Laserhub. Laserhub joins inquiry, order and delivery in one digital process. Before founding Laserhub, he worked as Head of Service Processes and HR Controlling at Trumpf, a market leader in the area of industrial lasers and laser systems.

About Dr. Stefan Wess
Dr. Stefan Wess is CEO at Empolis. Dr. Stefan Wess is a computer scientist and is a highly recognized technology industry expert with many years of international experience in the area of company management. He became a member of the Attensity Group management board, out of which Empolis Information Management GmbH was spun off as an independent company in 2012. 

About Clipperton
Clipperton is a leading investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies: we provide strategic and financial advisory to entrepreneurs, corporates and top-tier investors in Europe willing to execute transactions such as strategic M&A, private equity transactions and private placements. For more details, please visit www.clipperton.net

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Paris, Berlin, Munich (November 09, 2020) – Clipperton, a leading investment bank dedicated to technology and growth companies, today announces the appointment of seasoned technology investment banker Dr. Nikolas Westphal as a Partner, based in Berlin, Germany.

The Clipperton team, which has successfully completed over 300 transactions within the broader technology industry since its inception in 2003 sees this latest senior addition to the team as an important step to grow its footprint in the German market over the coming years.

Dr. Nikolas Westphal benefits from more than 15 years of experience in technology investment banking and corporate finance advisory in London and Berlin, having previously served at Morgan Stanley, Arma Partners and GP Bullhound.  He has worked with a multitude of leading technology companies and investors as advisor and executed transactions with a total volume of more than $40 billion since 2005.  His previous clients include fast-growing technology companies across all verticals, such as Magix (creativity software), Mambu (banking infrastructure software), Cloudreach (cloud platform), Mindcurv (technology services) and 7NXT (digital media), as well as large strategics, such as Deutsche Telekom, Kabel Deutschland and Bertelsmann. Throughout his career to date, his experience has included marketing, structuring and executing a broad set of transactions including M&A sell/buy side advisory, debt and equity recapitalizations (including private placements and public offerings), and other strategic M&A and capital advisory services. Nikolas graduated from Leipzig Graduate School of Management (HHL) and holds a Doctorate of Economics (Magna Cum Laude).

Clipperton opened its first office in Germany in 2013 in Berlin to extend its European coverage. Since then, the German Clipperton team has grown and opened a second office in Munich in 2019. Landmark transactions in the DACH region include the sale of Gastrofix, German market leader for POS hospitality to Lightspeed POS Inc. (TSX: LSPD) for a total consideration of $125m, 2 years after advising its €15 million Series-B with the participation of Endeit Capital and the Radeberger Group, the sale of Sculpteo, pioneer of digital manufacturing with online 3D printing services, to BASF or the sale of NetRange, leading provider of cloud-based infotainment solutions for connected cars & smart TV’s, sold to Japanese industrial group ACCESS CO. LTD. (TSE:4813).

Nicolas von Bülow, Managing Partner at Clipperton, commented: “At Clipperton, we put a strong emphasis on our people and their industry knowledge in the sectors we cover as it is one of the key drivers of the value we deliver to our clients. Therefore, we are thrilled to welcome Nikolas, a respected investment banker and trusted advisor in technology transactions, as Clipperton’s newest Partner. His expertise and leadership will contribute to the growth and development of Clipperton.”

Stéphane Valorge, Managing Partner at Clipperton, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Nikolas to our partnership. His appointment highlights our growth ambitions and we are convinced that his arrival will be a great asset to our current setup not only in German-speaking countries (DACH) where we are active since 2013 but in Europe.”

Dr. Nikolas Westphal added “What sets Clipperton apart are its exceptional domain expertise, client focus and analytical rigour.  I am excited to serve our clients in my capacity as Partner at such a unique firm and look forward to Clipperton continuing its growth trajectory in Europe and beyond.”

Click here to access the German press release.

Click here for a list of Clipperton’s recent transactions.

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• several exciting transactions we’ve advised.
• an expansion of our international coverage capacity in Germany and Southern Europe.

We also had the opportunity to strengthen some of our expertises and share our views on the current trends regarding the tech ecosystem especially regarding Covid-19 impacts.

In these troubled times with uncertainty and economic unstability, Clipperton is proving even more its value proposition as a long-term advisor and business partner to innovative businesses, their management and shareholders in assisting them in strategic operations.

Strong activity : 12 transactions closed in H1 2020

We advised 12 tech transactions during the first 6 months of 2020, including 7 sell-side M&A, 1 LBO and 4 financings.

Check out our recent transactions

Expanding our international coverage capacity

We’re proud to announce that we’re expanding our German coverage and recently opened an office in Munich.

We also appointed Pablo Fernandez, cofounder of Clicars.com and investor in several startups, as Senior Advisor to help us extend our coverage in Southern Europe.

Deepening our expertises

• After advising several ecommerce players as well as online retailers, we are deepening our knowledge in Consumer Internet, especially regarding Digital Native Vertical Brands. Our recent track-record with the financings of BonneGueule and Courbet following the publication of a dedicated research paper are proof of our intimate understanding of these models. More on our DNVB expertise.
• We strongly believe that Artificial Intelligence is entering a new maturity stage. Our analysis is based on our recent track-record in different verticals and at different stages of development, with transactions such as Qopius, Finfrog or Ibex, as well as our comprehensive expertise regarding this technology. Check out our views on this subject.

Sharing our views on Covid-19 impacts

We organized a webinar dedicated to Covid-19 impacts on the Tech ecosystem as well as the role of technology in this global crisis. During this webinar, we had the opportunity to share key insights of the financial community (more than 30 European PE funds interviewed) and to discuss the crisis impacts with Greg Coleman, former President at Criteo, BuzzFeed and Huffington Post, currently Executive-in-Residence at Lerer Hippeau Ventures and a Board Advisor at Clipperton as well as Eric Hippeau, Managing Partner of the NYC VC fund Lerer Hippeau Ventures.

Click here to access to the replay and download our dedicated presentation.

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As a result, we are glad to rank first in the 2019 French league tables for our capital-raising activity in innovation and growth equity (source: CFNews, see tables below).

In addition, the global M&A Alliance we’re part of and steered by Natixis (including Natixis Partners but also PJ Solomon in the US, Vermilion Partners in China, among others leading to 300+ investment bankers active on the globe: see more details on our alliance) ranks:

• #1 investment banking advisor in France, having arranged the most transactions for 2019 with 118 deals
• #2 for LBO (France, 2019)
• #4 for ECM/IPO (France, 2019)
• #8 for M&A (France, 2019)

We also have been recognized as the LEADING player in 2019 for both our Capital Raising and M&A activities in the TMT – Small & Mid Cap sector in France by Leaders League.

Check-out the full ranking here.

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With Natixis Partners as a new minority shareholder, and the alliance with Natixis and its affiliates, Clipperton will reach a key milestone in the company’s development by significantly broadening its service offering. Clipperton joins a global network of M&A boutiques, notably in the United States where PJ Solomon has completed more than 300 transactions in Digital Media, Enterprise Software, and Consumer/Retail. Clipperton will also have access to the Natixis/ BPCE network (2nd largest bank in France with offices in over 30 countries across the globe) and will benefit from Natixis‘ unique offering and expertise in financing and stock market transactions (ECM).

Established in 2003, Clipperton has always placed its M&A and financing advisory capacity at the service of innovative companies throughout their growth cycle. Clipperton has been the financial advisor to many category leaders in the European Technology industry, from electronic components to Internet media, e-commerce and SaaS including companies such as Dailymotion, Teads, AramisAuto, Webedia, Vestiaire Collective, iAdvize, Sequans Communications [NYSE: SEQNS] or Withings in France, and also Gastrofix or Hitmeister in Germany, Videoplaza in Sweden or Odoo in Belgium.

Speaking for Clipperton’s Managing Partners, Nicolas von Bülow said: “We are particularly pleased with this new development, which will allow us to better serve our customers and significantly expand our international network, range of services and skills. Technology adoption and digital transformation are more than ever at the heart of major economic issues, and we have been working on assisting this digital transformation for fifteen years now, alongside major international groups as well as start-ups and European investment funds. It was therefore essential for us to bring even more experience and international access to our customers, and that is what this alliance will enable us to do.”

For Natixis Partners, the objective of this alliance is to develop, with the support of Clipperton, a top-tier corporate finance advisory offering in the Tech field and to further assist its clients, corporate or Private Equity funds, in their digital developments.

On behalf of the partners of Natixis Partners, its President Patrick Maurel said: “We are delighted to partner with the Clipperton team. Together with them we will be able to bring to our clients a recognized Tech expertise. By joining Natixis and our global network of affiliated M&A boutiques, Clipperton will have the means to further accelerate its development and strengthen its position as a leading Tech player in Europe.”

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a European independent corporate finance advisory firm exclusively dedicated to the Technology & Internet industries, advising innovative companies on M&A transactions, debt financings and equity offerings. With offices in London, Paris, and Berlin and an international reach, Clipperton is a European leader in Technology financial advisory. Over the past 15 years, the team has successfully completed more than 230 high profile transactions globally. For more details please visit www.clipperton.net

About Natixis Partners

Natixis Partners is the Natixis entity dedicated to mid-market and private equity transactions. The firm has a dedicated Debt Advisory team, a Real Estate team and an international network of more than 45 offices worldwide with local M&A teams in the United States (PJ Solomon), Spain, Italy and Asia. The investment bank, managed by a team of partners who have been working together for nearly 15 years, advised about 40 transactions in 2017 and more than 200 transactions over the last 6 years.

About Natixis

Natixis is the international corporate and investment banking, asset management, insurance and financial services arm of Groupe BPCE, the 2nd-largest banking group in France with 31 million clients spread over two retail banking networks, Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne.
With more than 17,000 employees, Natixis has a number of areas of expertise that are organized into four main business lines: Asset & Wealth Management, Corporate & Investment Banking, Insurance and Specialized Financial Services.
A global player, Natixis has its own client base of companies, financial institutions and institutional investors as well as the client base of individuals, professionals and small and medium-size businesses of Groupe BPCE’s banking networks.

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“We are very pleased to report another record year for the firm” said Nicolas von Bülow and Stéphane Valorge, co-founding Managing Partners. “We are proud to have seized this high amount of opportunities for our clients while remaining very selective in our approach. Our international setup with a European coverage coupled with Clipperton’s strict focus on innovative technology companies has proven to be the ideal model to provide our clients with a unique service offering.”

The firm continues to strengthen its team with new hires and promotions including Thomas de Montille and Antoine Ganancia to Partner.

During his time at Jefferies he participated in a number of high profile M&A transactions and equity offerings including the sale of Webuyanycar to BCA (e-commerce), the sale of Chrysalis to BMG/KKR (media), the IPO of Inside Secure (electronics) and Klarna’s $155m fundraising with General Atlantic, DST and Sequoia Capital (Fintech).

At Clipperton, Thomas led and completed over 25 assignments across consumer internet, software and electronics. He was notably involved in M&A transactions such as the acquisition of Cheerz by Cewe (e-commerce), the sale of Aramisauto to PSA (e-commerce), the sale of Leetchi to Arkea (fintech), the sale of Webedia to Fimalac and the subsequent acquisition of jeuxvideo.com by Fimalac (digital media), the sale of Photoweb to Exacompta Clairefontaine (e-commerce) and the acquisition of KNL by Linxens (electronics). He also advised numerous clients on their financing rounds such as Meilleursagents (digital media), Odoo (SaaS), Ad2games (ad tech), Oxatis (SaaS), Asgoodasnew (e-commerce), Melty (digital media), Staffme (marketplace).

Thomas graduated from EDHEC business school and holds an MSC in finance.

Antoine has more than 10 years of experience in the High-Tech space. He started his career at Mars & Co, a strategy consulting firm, where he took part in various projects in the consumer electronics industry before joining Apple EMEA headquarters in London.

At Clipperton, Antoine completed numerous M&A mandates such as the sale of Greenweez (e-commerce) to Carrefour, the strategic investment of Vente-Privee in AdotMob (adtech), the sale of Hitmeister (marketplace) to Metro Group, the sale of Vodeclic (SaaS) to Skillsoft. He also led over 30 private placements for clients such as iAdvize ($50m+ in total), Sendinblue ($35m Series A), Withings ($35m Series C), Finsecur ($30m Series B), Le Collectionist ($10m Series B), Lydia ($8m Series B) or Gastrofix ($18m Series B).

Antoine graduated from HEC Paris and holds a Master of Digital Business Strategy from Telecom Paris/ENST.

Thomas Neveux and Thibaut Revel, Managing Partners of Clipperton, commented: “We are happy to welcome Thomas and Antoine to our partnership, to further develop a leading corporate finance advisory firm fully focused on high growth technology companies in Europe. Their presence with us for respectively 5 and 8 years illustrates the stability of our Senior team as well as the deep sectorial expertise that we’ve been building over the years at Clipperton with loyal and long-lasting relationships with both team members and clients.”

About Clipperton

Clipperton is a European independent corporate finance advisory firm exclusively dedicated to the Technology & Internet industries, advising innovative companies on M&A transactions, debt financings and equity offerings. With offices in London, Paris, and Berlin and an international reach, Clipperton is a European leader in Technology financial advisory. Over the past 15 years, the team has successfully completed more than 230 high profile transactions globally. For more details please visit www.clipperton.net

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Clipperton Finance, a leading European corporate finance boutique dedicated to the High Tech and Media industries, is pleased to announce the hiring of two Associates as well as the relocation of its offices in Paris and London.

The hires include:

Alexis Barba: prior to joining Clipperton Finance, Alexis was working as a Strategy Consultant with Mars & Co where he participated in various projects which included Telecommunications and more precisely Innovation for Mobile Network Operators. He graduated from Supélec and then obtained a M.S. in Economics and Corporate Management at the ENSPM/IFP-School.

Xavier Lottin: before joining Clipperton Finance, Xavier worked for Infosys, the leading Indian IT services company and then as a Strategy Consultant at Mars & Co with a focus on the Consumer Electronics industry. He graduated from Ecole Polytechnique and Telecom Paris (ENST) where he majored in Computer Science.

The company has also relocated its Paris office, to the following address: 10 rue du Mont Thabor – 75001 Paris – France

Lastly, Clipperton Finance has moved its London offices to : E42, Berkeley Square – London W1J 5AW – UK

These expansions illustrate Clipperton Finance’s motivation to further extend its European footprint and develop its activities in the United Kingdom and Northern Europe. The London office will serve as H.Q. for Clipperton Fimeris, the joint venture created last year between Clipperton Finance and its partner Fimeris, serving the private equity community (venture capital and growth equity).

About Clipperton Finance
Clipperton Finance is a European corporate finance boutique dedicated to the High Tech and Media industries. Clipperton is focused on start-up and advanced companies in the Software, Telecom, Components and Media/Internet spaces, advising them in their financial transactions: fundraising/capital increases and Mergers & Acquisitions. Over the past years the company and its team have structured numerous high level international transactions in the European High Tech sector.

About Clipperton Fimeris
Headquartered in London and represented in Paris and New York, Clipperton Fimeris is a corporate finance advisory and placement agent dedicated to the needs of General Partners and their Limited Partners. Clipperton Fimeris serves the private equity community with a clear focus on venture capital and growth equity assets. Leveraging the combined knowledge of Fimeris Financial Services (fund placement and secondary market advisory) and Clipperton Finance (investment banking boutique focused on the venture capital market), Clipperton Fimeris provides leading solutions to private equity decision-makers worldwide.

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