Moelis & Company Announces the Significant Expansion of Its Technology Investment Banking Franchise

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Moelis & Company (NYSE: MC) has announced the appointment of Jason Auerbach as the Global Head of Technology Investment Banking and the addition of 10 Managing Directors to its technology team. This expansion effectively doubles Moelis's technology-focused personnel to 25 globally, located in major US cities including New York, San Francisco, and Boston.

Auerbach, with over 25 years of experience in technology investment banking, aims to enhance the firm's advisory capabilities in crucial technology subsectors such as Application Software, Infrastructure & Security Software, and FinTech. This move aligns with the firm's strategic priority to strengthen its position in the rapidly growing technology sector.

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• Appointment of Jason Auerbach as Global Head of Technology Investment Banking enhances leadership and strategy.
• Hired 10 additional Managing Directors, doubling technology-focused team to 25 members.
• Expansion includes coverage of key subsectors like Application Software, FinTech, and Security Software.

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Appoints Jason Auerbach as Global Head of Technology Investment Banking

Hires 10 Additional Technology-Focused Managing Directors

Doubles the Size of its Technology Investment Banking Team

NEW YORK & SAN FRANCISCO & BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Moelis & Company (NYSE: MC), a leading global independent investment bank, today announced the expansion of its technology investment banking franchise with the appointment of Jason Auerbach as the Global Head of Technology Investment Banking, as well as the hiring of 10 additional Managing Directors. These senior hires have joined the Firm in New York, San Francisco, and Boston, expanding the breadth and depth of Moelis’s technology sector coverage and building on its core capabilities. Together with the Firm’s existing technology team, Moelis now has 25 technology-focused MDs globally and has doubled the size of its team.

Jason brings over 25 years of experience in technology investment banking and has advised clients on many of the industry’s most transformative and defining transactions. He joins from SVB Securities where he was the Global Head of Tech Investment Banking. Prior to SVB, he held numerous leadership roles at UBS.

Navid Mahmoodzadegan, Co-Founder and Co-President at Moelis commented, “Expanding our technology franchise to enhance the advice and solutions we provide clients is a strategic priority for our Firm. Jason is an industry leader in technology investment banking with extensive relationships and a proven track record. He is uniquely positioned to lead our efforts in this important sector and build on the momentum of our talented team.”

The significant expansion in coverage has deepened and diversified Moelis’s expertise across a number of technology subsectors including:

• Application Software – Bob Casey, Robert Jackman, Nathan Laverriere and Raymond Wu expand the Firm’s existing capabilities in application software.
• Infrastructure & Security Software – Roger Knight and Christopher Montgomery strengthen Moelis’s coverage of the infrastructure and security software sector.
• Internet & Front Office Software – J.T. Stephens and Xiaoying Zhong enhance the Firm’s existing internet capabilities and front office software solutions.
• Tech Services & Digital Infrastructure – William Goodman strengthens the Firm’s existing coverage of the tech services and telecom sectors.
• FinTech & Payments – Georgi Balinov grows Moelis’s existing FinTech franchise.

The growth in these subsectors complements Moelis’s existing Hardware and Industrial Technology teams and diversifies the Firm’s global capabilities provided to clients not only in technology but across a number of sectors given the far-reaching implications of the industry.

Navid added, “Each of these highly accomplished bankers brings a wealth of experience and expertise that grows our capabilities to support the full technology ecosystem. We are excited to enhance the innovative advice and solutions we provide our clients across one of the largest and fastest-growing sectors of the global economy.”

Ken Moelis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Moelis commented, “We have positioned the Firm with an unlevered balance sheet which has allowed us to add extraordinary talent during a challenging market environment. This investment has greatly enhanced our technology coverage, and we are now even better positioned to advise our clients on their most critical strategic decisions.”

About Moelis & Company

Moelis & Company (“Moelis”) is a leading global independent investment bank that provides innovative strategic advice and solutions to a diverse client base, including corporations, governments and financial sponsors. The Firm assists its clients in achieving their strategic goals by offering comprehensive integrated financial advisory services across all major industry sectors. Moelis & Company’s experienced professionals advise clients on their most critical decisions, including mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations and restructurings, capital markets transactions, and other corporate finance matters. The Firm serves its clients from 23 locations in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. For further information, please visit: www.moelis.com or follow us on Twitter @Moelis.

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FAQ

Who is Jason Auerbach and what is his role at Moelis?

Jason Auerbach has been appointed as the Global Head of Technology Investment Banking at Moelis & Company, bringing over 25 years of experience in the field.

How many Managing Directors did Moelis hire recently?

Moelis hired 10 additional Managing Directors to expand its technology investment banking team.

What is the significance of Moelis doubling its technology investment banking team?

Doubling the team enhances Moelis's capacity to provide strategic advice and solutions in the growing technology sector.

In which locations is Moelis expanding its technology investment banking team?

The expansion includes locations in New York, San Francisco, and Boston.

What technology subsectors will Moelis focus on after this expansion?

Moelis will focus on Application Software, Infrastructure & Security Software, Internet & Front Office Software, Tech Services & Digital Infrastructure, and FinTech & Payments.