Raphael Levy
Founder of MergerCircle
Greater Paris Metropolitan Region
Overview
Work Experience
Co-Founder
2024 - Current
MergerCircle is an advisory firm supporting companies and investors in external growth strategies with expertise in Data Science, M&A, and proprietary tools. Within one month, we identify all potential M&A targets across domestic and international markets. We provide in-depth analyses for each target and deliver visualizations of market trends, including dynamic maps showing the geographic positioning of all potential targets. Additionally, we offer confidential outreach services leveraging our M&A expertise to maximize your chances of successfully closing bilateral transactions. With MergerCircle, clients confidently stay focused on the right targets, generate more proprietary deals and make informed decisions on every investment opportunity. Use Cases: - Private Equity Buy & Build: we help you identify priority acquisition targets for your portfolio companies and optimize management time spent on deal sourcing activities - Private Equity Deal Assessment: we provide assistance in appraising the M&A potential of a market for your upcoming platform deal - Private Equity Off-Market Sourcing: we help you identify all the companies operating within an industry and anonymously initiate bilateral discussions with your selected targets - Private Equity Exit Readiness: we help your team maximize the exit value of your portfolio companies by showcasing the M&A potential of your platforms. - Corporate M&A: we confirm that no acquisition prospects are off your radar and help you develop relationships with relevant targets on a large scale before your competitors do - Corporate Partnerships / Innovation: we support you in broadening your network of potential business partners with skills that complement yours in specific markets
Corporate Development (M&A)
2020 - 2024
Deal origination and transaction execution with a focus on European technology & healthcare growth companies providing Digital Services - Acquisition of a French Devops/Cloud service provider - Acquisition of a French digital transformation company focused on the financial industry - Acquisition of a UK CRO powered by technology - Acquisition of a UK digital transformation company focused on the public sector - Acquisition of a UK systems engineering consultancy focused on the aerospace and defense industries
Investment Banking Professional (EU/Asia TMT cross border M&A)
2016 - 2019
M&A advisory with a focus on EU/Asia cross border transactions. Between 2016 and 2018, our team has advised for c.$2.5bn in cross border transactions Deal origination and transaction execution with a focus on EU/IL growth companies interested in Asia • Sell side advisor to: IP Group (c.£207m investment round led by Temasek, M&G and Beijing Galaxy Group), a data storage company raising $20m, a mobile marketing company raising $50m, a SaaS company raising $20m, an online brand raising £20m and a semi conductor company raising $70m • Buy side advisor to the Chinese fund NewGen Venture in their investment in a UK AI company (co investors included US fund Greycroft Partners) • Venture Partner from January to December 2019
Investor
2019 - 2019
Kheiron Medical (www.kheironmed.com) is a medical imaging company that uses advanced machine learning technologies to develop and provide intelligent tools for radiologists, radiology departments, imaging centers and hospitals to improve efficiency, consistency and accuracy of radiology reporting.
Co-founder and Chair of the LSE Alumni Startup Hub
2014 - 2018
The official global network recognised by the London School of Economics to connect alumni involved in technology and start-ups. Our key focus is to enable alumni to interact and share opportunities globally. The group is structured around three key pillars: - International Network: connect the alumni chapters all the around the world to a global network to share opportunities and facilitate cross border introductions - Acces to Capital through our Angels Investor Group - Educational Workshops: invite key experts to learn new skills helpful in startups and tech businesses All LSE alumni are welcome to join and get involved! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8132528 Twitter: @LSEStartupHub Alumni page: www.alumni.lse.ac.uk/startuphub Past Events Official Launch Event: http://www.alumni.lse.ac.uk/startuphublaunch Angel Investing hosted at TechStars London: http://www.alumni.lse.ac.uk/s/1623/interior-hybrid.aspx?sid=1623&pgid=2145&gid=1&cid=4965&ecid=4965&post_id=0 Joint event with HEC Ventures and Centrale Alumni hosted at Balderton Capital: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/alumni-ventures-pitching-night-tickets-31684466091
Head of Foreign Relations
2014 - 2018
The ACfPU is a non-profit organisation that serves both Chinese and Non-Chinese Professionals with a strong interest in China who live in the UK and work in the finance industry. We organise seminars, lifestyle and networking events that give our members the opportunity to share their views and network with key industry experts. By the end of January 2015 ACfPU has more than 1,100 members, 16 executive team members, 12 senior advisors, and 100 ambassadors, worked with over 50 corporations, now becoming one of the most influential and active Chinese NPOs in Europe.
Digital Consultant
2014 - 2016
• Developed web applications and proof of concepts as part of a new digital consulting practice solving corporates’ business challenges with bespoke online applications • Created an internal programme to identify and secure partnerships with relevant B2B VC/PE-backed companies • Developed relationships between Atos and European fast growing software and digital services companies
Co-Founder
2012 - 2014
• Led product development of a mobile solution to solve the problem of out-of-date contact information • Developed a network of investors and entrepreneurs in the Chinese tech eco system
Analyst
2011 - 2012
Emerging Private Equity firm co-investing with Chinese strategic investors into European companies to accelerate their growth in China (ex. set up the Club med – Fosun deal) • Analyzed financials of c.50 European companies across various sectors with growth potential in China • Involved in the fundraising process with CIC (Chinese sovereign fund)
Education
MSc
2010 - 2011
MBA Exchange
2010 - 2011
BSc Exchange
2009 - 2010
Master degree
2006 - 2010