Houlihan Lokey Continues Expansion of Global FinTech Platform With Key Hire
Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) has announced the appointment of Andrew Atherton as a Managing Director in its FinTech Group. Based in San Francisco, Atherton will cover multiple FinTech sectors and FinTech-adjacent enterprise software companies. He joins from Union Square Advisors, bringing extensive experience in M&A transactions, private capital financings, and strategic advisory assignments.
This hire continues Houlihan Lokey's expansion of its global FinTech platform. The firm was ranked as the No. 1 M&A advisor for global FinTech transactions in 2023 with 15 deals, and the No. 1 M&A advisor for global technology transactions with 89 deals. Atherton's addition is expected to enhance the firm's coverage capabilities and deliver superior outcomes for companies and investors in the FinTech and technology sectors.
Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) ha annunciato la nomina di Andrew Atherton come Direttore Generale nel suo Gruppo FinTech. Con sede a San Francisco, Atherton si occuperà di diversi settori FinTech e aziende di software aziendale correlate al FinTech. Proviene da Union Square Advisors, portando con sé una vasta esperienza in operazioni di M&A, finanziamenti di capitale privato e incarichi di consulenza strategica.
Questa assunzione prosegue l'espansione di Houlihan Lokey della sua piattaforma FinTech globale. La società è stata classificata come n. 1 advisor per M&A nelle transazioni globali FinTech nel 2023 con 15 operazioni, e come n. 1 advisor per M&A nelle transazioni tecnologiche globali con 89 operazioni. L'aggiunta di Atherton è prevista per migliorare le capacità di copertura della società e fornire risultati superiori per aziende e investitori nei settori FinTech e tecnologici.
Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) ha anunciado el nombramiento de Andrew Atherton como Director General en su Grupo FinTech. Con sede en San Francisco, Atherton abarcará múltiples sectores de FinTech y empresas de software empresarial adyacentes a FinTech. Se une a la firma desde Union Square Advisors, aportando una amplia experiencia en transacciones de M&A, financiamientos de capital privado y asesoramiento estratégico.
Esta contratación continúa la expansión de Houlihan Lokey de su plataforma FinTech global. La firma fue clasificada como el n. 1 asesor de M&A para transacciones FinTech globales en 2023 con 15 acuerdos, y como el n. 1 asesor de M&A para transacciones tecnológicas globales con 89 acuerdos. Se espera que la incorporación de Atherton mejore las capacidades de cobertura de la firma y ofrezca resultados superiores para las empresas e inversores en los sectores FinTech y tecnológico.
Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI)는 Andrew Atherton을 핀테크 그룹의 전무 이사로 임명했다고 발표했습니다. 샌프란시스코에 본사를 두고 있는 Atherton은 여러 핀테크 분야 및 핀테크 관련 기업 소프트웨어 회사를 담당합니다. 그는 유니온 스퀘어 어드바이저스에서 합류하며, M&A 거래, 사모 자본 금융, 전략적 자문 업무에 대한 폭넓은 경험을 가지고 있습니다.
이번 채용은 Houlihan Lokey의 글로벌 핀테크 플랫폼의 확장을 계속합니다. 이 회사는 2023년에 15건의 거래로 글로벌 핀테크 거래에 대한 M&A 자문사 1위로 선정되었으며, 89건의 거래로 글로벌 기술 거래에 대한 M&A 자문사 1위에 올랐습니다. Atherton의 추가는 회사의 커버리지 능력을 향상시키고 핀테크와 기술 분야의 기업 및 투자자에게 뛰어난 결과를 제공할 것으로 예상됩니다.
Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) a annoncé la nomination de Andrew Atherton en tant que Directeur Général dans son Groupe FinTech. Basé à San Francisco, Atherton couvrira plusieurs secteurs FinTech et des entreprises de logiciels d'entreprise adjacentes au FinTech. Il rejoint la firme en provenance de Union Square Advisors, apportant une vaste expérience dans les transactions de fusions et acquisitions, le financement par capital privé et les missions de conseil stratégique.
Cette recrue poursuit l'expansion de la plateforme FinTech mondiale de Houlihan Lokey. La société a été classée comme n° 1 des conseillers en M&A pour les transactions FinTech mondiales en 2023 avec 15 transactions, et comme n° 1 des conseillers en M&A pour les transactions technologiques mondiales avec 89 transactions. L'ajout d'Atherton devrait améliorer les capacités de couverture de la firme et offrir des résultats supérieurs pour les entreprises et les investisseurs dans les secteurs FinTech et technologiques.
Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) hat die Ernennung von Andrew Atherton zum Managing Director in seiner FinTech-Gruppe bekannt gegeben. Mit Sitz in San Francisco wird Atherton mehrere FinTech-Sektoren und FinTech-nahestehende Unternehmenssoftware-Unternehmen abdecken. Er kommt von Union Square Advisors und bringt umfassende Erfahrung in M&A-Transaktionen, private Kapitalfinanzierungen und strategische Beratungsaufträge mit.
Diese Ernennung setzt die Expansion von Houlihan Lokeys globaler FinTech-Plattform fort. Das Unternehmen wurde 2023 als Nr. 1 M&A-Berater für globale FinTech-Transaktionen mit 15 Abschlüssen und als Nr. 1 M&A-Berater für globale Technologie-Transaktionen mit 89 Abschlüssen eingestuft. Die Hinzufügung von Atherton soll die Abdeckungsfähigkeiten der Firma verbessern und überlegene Ergebnisse für Unternehmen und Investoren in den FinTech- und Technologiesektoren liefern.
- Expansion of global FinTech platform with key hire
- Ranked No. 1 M&A advisor for global FinTech transactions in 2023 (15 deals)
- Ranked No. 1 M&A advisor for global technology transactions in 2023 (89 deals)
- Enhanced coverage capabilities in FinTech and adjacent software sectors
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Andrew Atherton Joins FinTech Group as a Managing Director
Alec Ellison, Global Head of FinTech at Houlihan Lokey, said, “We are absolutely delighted to have Andrew join our leading FinTech Group and add to our coverage capabilities in this dynamic sector. His depth of market knowledge is matched only by his breadth of transaction experience and industry relationships. In addition, his experience and relationships in adjacent software sectors such as governance, risk, and compliance, which reside in both FinTech and Technology, will provide highly relevant complementary expertise. We look forward to integrating him into our global team as we continue to expand our ability to deliver superior outcomes for companies and investors in the FinTech and technology sectors.”
Mr.
“Houlihan Lokey’s blend of sector knowledge, private capital expertise, and market relationships across the financial sponsors’ universe has helped establish the firm as the premier investment banking advisor to clients in the mid-cap space, and its deep commitment to client success lies at the heart of its corporate culture,” said Mr.
Houlihan Lokey’s FinTech Group covers the entire spectrum of the global financial technology sector, pairing deep end-market expertise with dedicated senior-level financial professionals across every vertical of FinTech. In 2023, Houlihan Lokey was ranked as the No. 1 M&A advisor for all global FinTech transactions with 15 deals* and as the No. 1 M&A advisor for all global technology transactions with 89 deals.**
*PitchBook Data, Inc.
**LSEG (formerly Refinitiv).
Excludes accounting firms and brokers.
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Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Houlihan Lokey serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the
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