GCA Altium

GCA Altium is the European business of GCA, a global investment bank serving growth companies and leading corporations

15 offices in 10 countries in the key M&A markets in Europe, USA, Japan and the rest of Asia

Global coverage with exceptional knowledge of local markets and cross-border capabilities

More than 300 experienced M&A bankers and growth company experts

M&A advisor covering all key sectors, with a strong focus on Technology, eCommerce, Consumer and Industrials

Latest Transactions

GCA advises LeddarTech on its $101 million Series C Financing

GCA advises Kyocera on its acquisition of Senco

GCA Altium advises Silverfleet Capital on its acquisition of Pumpenfabrik Wangen

GCA Altium advises Equistone Partners on the financing of the acquisition of DefShop Group

GCA advises LeddarTech on its $101 million Series C Financing

GCA advised LeddarTech Inc., a leader in solid-state LiDAR for autonomous driving, on its $101 million Series C financing round led by Osram and including Delphi, Magneti Marelli and IDT as strategic investors, as well as Fonds de Solidarité FTQ. GCA acted as sole placement agent for this transaction, our 16th automotive and auto-tech related transaction in the last two years.

GCA advises Kyocera on its acquisition of Senco

GCA acted as exclusive financial advisor to Kyocera, a global manufacturer of electronic equipment and components, on their acquisition of Senco, a manufacturer of fasteners and power fastening tools. We have advised on 28 cross-border and 22 Industrials sector transactions since the beginning of 2017.

GCA Altium advises Silverfleet Capital on its acquisition of Pumpenfabrik Wangen

GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to Silverfleet Capital, the Pan-European private equity firm that specialises in buy-to-build, on its acquisition of a 100% stake in Pumpenfabrik Wangen GmbH ("Wangen"), a leading designer and manufacturer of high quality progressing cavity and twin-screw pumps, from the company’s individual private shareholders. GCA Altium provided Silverfleet with both M&A and debt advice on the transaction.

GCA Altium advises Equistone Partners on the financing of the acquisition of DefShop Group

GCA Altium acted as debt advisor to Equistone Partners on the acquisition of a majority stake in DefShop, a leading German multichannel retailer for streetwear and hip-hop clothing. The founder of the business, Alexander Büchler, and his family will together retain a minority shareholding. DefShop’s management team will also acquire a minority stake in the business.

15

offices

in the key M&A markets across the USA, Europe, Japan and the rest of Asia

Over350

transactions

successfully completed in the last 3 years

Over1/3

of transactions

are cross-border

Mergers & Acquisitions

We leverage our extensive industry sector and transaction experience to provide our clients with balanced and insightful judgment.

Debt Advisory

We provide a comprehensive range of debt advisory services for companies and financial sponsors.

Financial Restructuring Advisory

We provide a comprehensive range of restructuring advisory services.

Cross Border Advisory and Strategic Alliances

Our industry expertise, transaction experience, and global footprint make us strong partners to our clients in developing strategic opportunities.

Special Committee Advisory

We bring a thorough understanding of the interplay between deal terms and value and a nuanced approach to advising company leadership.

Private Funds Group

Our Private Funds team serves as a fundraising advisor, agent and advocate on behalf of select private investment fund managers.

Equity Capital Markets

Our experience as corporate financiers and equity capital market advisers enables us to lead capital raisings for quoted and non-quoted clients.

Venture Support

Through AMPLIA, we provide strategic advice to companies at the intersection of media and technology both in the US and Asia.

GCA is a trade name for GCA Corporation and its subsidiaries and other affiliates which include:

• GCA Advisors, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, registered broker-dealer and FINRA (www.finra.org) and SIPC member firm (www.sipc.org). GCA Advisors, LLC provides independent financial advice on matters related to Mergers & Acquisitions, Debt Capital Markets, Recapitalization & Restructuring, Cross Border and Strategic Alliances, Special Committees, Private Funds, Private Placements and Venture Support. Check the background of GCA Advisors, LLC on FINRA’s BrokerCheck (brokercheck.finra.org).
• GCA Altium Limited, a company providing financial advisory services in the UK, Switzerland, Germany, Italy and Israel and incorporated under English law, is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom and provides independent financial advice on matters related to Mergers & Acquisitions, Debt Capital Markets, IPOs, Recapitalization & Restructuring, Cross Border and Private Placements.
• GCA Corporation, a company incorporated in Japan which provides financial advisory services on matters related to Mergers & Acquisitions, Cross Border, Private Placements & IPOs, Growth Strategy Services, and Post-Merger Integration.
• GCA China Company, Limited, a company incorporated in Shanghai which provides financial advisory services in China on matters related to Mergers & Acquisitions, Cross Border, Mezzanine Financing, Growth Strategy Services, Due Diligence and Post-Merger Integration.
• GCA India Company, Limited, a company incorporated in Mumbai which provides financial advisory services in India on matters related to Mergers & Acquisitions, Cross Border, Mezzanine Financing, Growth Strategy Services, Due Diligence and Post-Merger Integration.
• AMPLIA, a subsidiary of GCA Corporation in Japan, provides Venture Support services in Japan and the US.
• GCA FAS, a subsidiary of GCA Corporation in Japan, provides Due Diligence advisory services and M&A transaction services.
• MCo Corporation, a subsidiary of GCA Corporation in Japan, provides Mezzanine Financing in Japan.