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Lorenz Fuglsang

Seasoned M&A professional with 15+ deals to date

Munich, Germany

Raymond James Financial, Inc.

Seasoned investment banking professional with a background in M&A, capital raises and financial analysis. To date, I have successfully closed over 15 transactions in the software and tech services space, predominantly cross-border and involving private equity funds. Known for building strong relationships, I thrive in fast-paced environments and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.

Domain experience

Relevant Total Experience: 7 years

Seniority Level: Manager

Sector Experience: 

Administration Alternative Finance Data and Analytics DLT and Cryptocurrencies Electric Power By Solar Energy Electric Power By Wind Energy Identity and Security Software and Services

Skills

Skilled in: Commercial Due Diligence, Financial Due Diligence, Vendor Due Diligence, Contractual Agreements, M&A Negotiations, Portfolio Services & Add-on M&A, Capital Raising, Fundraising strategy, Sell-side M&A, Corporate Development

Technical Skills: Enterprise Software, Salesforce, Microsoft Excel, SaaS, PowerPoint, Bloomberg, Microsoft Office, Capital IQ, Office 365, PowerBI

Languages: German, English

Work Experience

Freelance

Strategic M&A & Fundraising Advisor

1/1/2023

 

- Now

Strategic M&A advisory, capital raising solutions and financial services consulting with a focus on fast growing tech companies. Exemplary projects as follows: - Multiple fundraising mandates for technology start-ups focused on end-to-end project management, including (a) crafting high-quality materials and detailed business plans, (b) investor approach, and (c) guiding the deal through the due diligence and negotiation phases - Buy-and-build support for a fiber optic construction business, identifying acquisition targets and conducting due diligence - Exit readiness assignments focused on building the analytical customer data cube and investor-proof business plans

Tradar

VP Finance & Operations (Interim)

1/4/2023

 

- 1/8/2023

Tradar is a disruptive neo-sports-broker enabling fans to invest in virtual shares of their favourite football players. - Structured and executed a fundraising process that resulted in a successful EUR 4m seed round - Responsible for investor relations, business planning & reporting, business analytics and procurement - Managed daily operations of the company, ensuring teams were working together efficiently

Raymond James

Associate Mergers & Acquisitions

01/07/2020

 

- 1/10/2023

- Technology-focused investment banker providing strategic M&A advisory solutions to European mid-market clients - Worked directly with client senior management teams throughout all phases of M&A advisory and execution - Developed and co-headed the European cyber security M&A practice - Drafted pitch decks, information memoranda and management presentations - Mentored and developed analysts and junior associates - Selected sell-side deals closed: Advania / Goldman Sachs, Sentor / Accenture, Truesec / IK Partners

Raymond James

Analyst Mergers & Acquisitions

01/11/2017

 

- 01/06/2020

European Energy A/S

M&A Analyst

01/09/2015

 

- 01/08/2016

Acquisition, divestment and financing of renewable energy assets in Europe.

Education

Copenhagen Business School

Finance & Investments

1/9/2015

 

- 1/8/2017

Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business

Energy Markets and Trading

01/08/2016

 

- 01/12/2016

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Economics

01/10/2011

 

- 01/03/2015

Licenses / Certificates

Copenhagen Business School

M.Sc. in Finance & Investments

1/8/2017

 

LMU - Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

B.Sc. in Economics

01/03/2015

 

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