About us.
Specialist focus. Far-reaching knowledge.
We work hard to help entrepreneurs and shareholders develop and maximize the value of their businesses. Our broad focus enables us to accompany digital champions along their growth path in all corporate finance matters, from raising venture capital to arranging technology buyouts or mergers with international strategics.
Our core areas of expertise.
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Clipperton has a strong track record in assisting fast-growing technology businesses in their private equity financing transactions and venture capital funds in their investments. We generally focus on series B/C onwards (€15m-€150m tickets).
- 250+transactions since inception
- €260m+total deal amount in 2023
- 60%cross-border
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We have completed a large number of M&A transactions covering mergers, sell-side & buy-side mandates, for high-growth startups and larger corporations. Over 70% of our M&A transactions involve cross-border counterparts.
- 150+transactions since inception
- €500m+total deal amount in 2023
- 80%cross-border
- 90%M&A transactions with strategic acquirers
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As the technology industry matures and more and more companies shift towards foreseeable profitability, we have built a strong expertise in structuring financing transactions including leveraged buyouts, and management/owner buyouts/ins.
- 30+transactions in the past three years
- €1b+total deal amount in 2023
- 50%cross-border
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We assist businesses in securing flexible capital to support their scaling needs, optimize their capital structure, and extend their runway. Our team navigates the complexities of the debt market to provide tailored solutions that align with our clients’ long-term objectives.
We are industry experts.
At Clipperton, we are passionate about technology. In 20 years, we have built a comprehensive and recognized expertise in the technology world and work hard to keep up with this ever-evolving industry.
Our mix of transactional, operational & consulting backgrounds pushes us to always think “out of the box” to build the best possible equity story for our clients, to maximize value and overall deal terms.
Global reach. In-depth market presence.
We specialize in assisting European companies with international ambitions, and we have designed Clipperton as an international company. Besides our offices in Europe (Paris, London, Berlin, Munich, Amsterdam), and Senior Advisors in Asia and North America, we are part of and have access to the Natixis global M&A Advisory, expanding our coverage to over 500 on-the-ground M&A professionals in over 35 countries.