• Y VENTURES

     

    INVESTMENT BANKING FOR GAME CHANGERS

  • WHAT WE DO

      Y VENTURES is an independent investment bank dedicated to growth companies and tech-enabled businesses across Europe.

       

      We provide non-conflicted advice and first-class execution capabilities to exceptional entrepreneurs at key stages of their development.

       

      With over 60 transactions successfully managed since 2018, we have developed a strong expertise in verticals such as B2B Software & Platforms, Retail and E-Commerce, Real Estate, Healthcare and Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) & Industry.

       

      We focus on transactions with a valuation range from €20m to €500m.

       

      Main areas of expertise include:

      • Capital Increase - growth, capital development
      • LBO / Build-up financing
      • M&A advisory
      • In & Out-of-court debt restructuring
      • Other strategic matters - shareholder & management advisory

    • TRACK RECORD

      60+ transactions successfully managed since 2017

      both for:

      • Management and Shareholders (c. 40 projects)
      • Investors and Buyers (c. 20 projects)

      Below is a selection of recent projects conducted by our team members:

      Multi Tranche financing Software ChapsVision
      Capital Increase VC Neural Concept Serie A Alven Alster Capital CNB HTGF
      M&A sell side Ideosoft Planet Eurazeo Advent International
      Shareholder Advisory Cap Dev Scandinav outdoor sportswear strategic financing
      Capital Increase VC Web 3 NFT luxury fashion financial strategic analyses
      Shareholder Advisory Cap Dev coworking pan-African strategic financing
      M&A Acquisition French retailer competitor
      Advise Shareholder Advisory consulting financial services valuation
      FTSE 100 British Group Acquisition Americas
      Private Debt Unitranche SaaS B2B
      Acquisition M&A ByCharlot decoration brand Herbarium
      Owner Buy Out European Industrial & Medical Gases LBO
      Capital Increase PropTech startup rental Management
      Acquisition M&A family office lifestyle luxury cosmetic brand
      Acquisition FTSE 100 USA M&A
      Debt Restructuring Retail LBO
      FTSE 100 British Group Acquisition Northern Europe
      Capital increase SaaS B2B Finance
      Capital Increase Next40 Startup
      Shareholder Advisory LBO Customer Relationship
      Debt Advisory Event & Hospitality Distressed
      Business Modeling FTSE 100 M&A Opportunity Valuation
      Capital Increase French MedTech Telehealth
      Capital Increase Consulting FIG CapDev
      Impairment Tests French listed group Leisure
      Investment SaaS VC
      Strategic Review VC Fund MedTech
      Strategic Review European Biotech US
      Minority Investment Sealing LBO
      Capital Increase Real Estate VC
      Minority Investment Consulting LBO
      Reinvestment Laboratory Capital Development
      Investment Mobility Corporate Venture
      Strategic Review UK MedTech Partnership
      Shareholder Advisory Coworking Distressed
      Out of Court Restructuring Industry
      In court restructuring Healthcare Distressed
      Reinvestment Social Economy
      Reinvestment Media & Communication Capital
      Distressed M&A Jewelry

    • WHO WE ARE

      Yannick Henriot - Y VENTURES - Founder

      Yannick 
      HENRIOT

      Partner

      Yannick is a corporate finance professional with more than 10 years of experience gained in large corporates (Air Liquide, Sanofi), financial advisory firms (PwC, M&A boutique) and tech startups, in general management roles, both in Paris and Berlin.

      He studied at ESCP Business School and University of Illinois (USA).

       

      William Rischmann - Y VENTURES

      William
      RISCHMANN

      Advisor

      William has 20 years of experience in corporate finance as an advisor (PwC TS, M&A boutiques), CFO or investor. He worked on 100+ transactions (M&A, LBO, A/B Series,) for both corporates and PE funds. He recently developed a track-record in rapidly growing tech-enabled businesses. William also runs entrepreneurship projects.

      He graduated from Toulouse Business School.

      Tristan COURTIAL - Y VENTURES - Partner

      Tristan
      COURTIAL

      Partner

      Tristan has more than 10 years of experience helping entrepreneurs and PE houses on their strategic projects, gained in large consulting firms (PwC, LEK). He has also worked for several start-ups in general management roles, in Paris and London.

      He studied Engineering and Business at Ecole des Mines de Nantes, Ecole des Mines de Paris and Paris X University.

      Matthieu SANTESMASES - Y VENTURES - Partner

      Matthieu
      SANTESMASES

      Partner

      Matthieu has c. 10 years of experience in financial advisory, mainly at Duff & Phelps. He has advised the financial directions of various large corporates, as well as French and International investment funds (PE, private debt).

      He studied at ESCP Business School and Universidad de San Andres (Argentina).

      Thomas Nagard - Y VENTURES Associate Tech M&A ESTP EDHEC

      Thomas

      NAGARD

      Associate

      Thomas has more than five years of experience in financial advisory (Impulse Corporate Finance, Innovafonds, Mazars), he developed expertise in tech-enabled businesses.

      He studied at ESTP and EDHEC Business School.

      Amélie Valentin Y VENTURES Analyst Tech M&A EM Lyon

      Amélie

      Valentin

      Senior Analyst

      Amélie has more than three years of experience in financial advisory (Mazars, Chausson Finance), especially in tech M&A.

      She graduated from EM Lyon Business School.

      Pierre Curot Y Ventures Analyst Tech M&A ESSEC Bocconi

      Pierre
      CUROT

      Analyst

      Martin joined Y Ventures in 2022 as an Analyst. He has a previous experience in corporate finance at SCOR as a financial analyst.

      He studied at ESSEC Business School and University Bocconi.

      Martin Aumonier - Y VENTURES Analyst Tech M&A ESSEC

      Martin
      AUMONIER

      Analyst

      Martin joined Y Ventures in 2022 as an Analyst. He has a previous experience in corporate finance at Otis Elevator Company as a financial analyst.

      He studied at ESSEC Business School.

      Samia HILAL - Y VENTURES Analyst Tech M&A EDHEC

      Samia

      HILAL

      Analyst

      Samia joined Y Ventures in 2023 as an Analyst. She has a previous experience in corporate finance at BNP Paribas CIB, in Financial Institution Coverage.

      She studied at EDHEC Business School.

    • WHEN TO CALL Y VENTURES?

      • We have a broad and successful experience working with French and European startups/scale-ups and SMEs, in a valuation range of € 20-500m. We are usually mandated by Management or Shareholders, to help them raise funds (to fund an organic growth or build-up strategy), sell their business or negotiate an out-of-court debt restructuring (conciliation, mandat ad hoc).
      • We are also experienced in helping PE houses or strategic buyers at different stages of their investment/acquisition project. We are most of the time mandated to conduct a preliminary financial review of the target and help prepare a preliminary offer (LOI), or to help structure the full process (M&A mandate). We have worked both on in bonis and distressed targets.

      ESTABLISHED NETWORK OF PARTNERS

      • We work with an established network of trusted professionals (corporate and restructuring lawyers, transaction services advisors, accountants, private investors, senior advisors specialized by industries), in Paris and in Europe, that we can mobilize when needed by our clients.

    • Y VENTURES Paris Office

       

      Y VENTURES

      75, Boulevard Haussmann

      Paris 75008 - France

      contact@yventures.eu

      T+33 (0)1 89 16 07 47

       

      Applications are welcome at careers@yventures.eu

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