Merchant Banking

Alvarium Merchant Banking is a corporate advisory practice focused on the media, consumer and technology sectors, as well as other sectors impacted by digital disruption.

Our extensive experience, far-reaching network and advisory & investment expertise provide significant value for our clients.

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Services

The Merchant Banking team provides independent advisory services to corporates.

M&A services
Private placements & joint ventures
Public company & IPO advisory services
Strategic advisory services
Independent board advice
Structured finance advisory services
Sector research on key sector/investment themes

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Network

Continuous direct dialogue with entrepreneurs, CEOs & investors
Effective advice and execution underpinned by established relationships and broad access to capital

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20.07.2020

Global Newswire reports: Proposed Strategic Transaction Between Helios Holdings Limited and Fairfax Africa Holdings Corporation

Alvarium Merchant Banking provides fairness opinion to Fairfax.

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Services

The Merchant Banking team provides independent advisory services to corporates.

M&A services
Private placements & joint ventures
Public company & IPO advisory services
Strategic advisory services
Independent board advice
Structured finance advisory services
Sector research on key sector/investment themes

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Completed Transactions

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Network

Continuous direct dialogue with entrepreneurs, CEOs & investors
Effective advice and execution underpinned by established relationships and broad access to capital

News
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20.07.2020

Global Newswire reports: Proposed Strategic Transaction Between Helios Holdings Limited and Fairfax Africa Holdings Corporation

Alvarium Merchant Banking provides fairness opinion to Fairfax.

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‘This generation wants to be more exposed and more involved . . . A flexible, more skilful and light-footed merchant bank for all the generations will emerge.’

Ken Costa, Co-Chairman
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23.04.2020

Innovation Insights

In this note, we wanted to share with you some of the emerging trends we are seeing in what is likely to be a transformative period ahead. We aim to provide insights into how the VC market environment has changed in light of the Covid-19 crisis and what are some of the new and emerging innovation trends.

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02.12.2019

Variety reports: Cohen Media Group Buys British Arthouse Theater Chain Curzon Cinemas

Alvarium Merchant Banking advises Curzon Cinemas on its sale to US based Cohen Media Group.

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02.12.2019

TBI Vision reports: Sony strikes $195m deal for ‘The Octonauts’ producer Silvergate Media

Alvarium Merchant Banking advises Silvergate Media on its sale to Sony Pictures.

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Jonathan Goodwin OBE

Partner, Head of Merchant Banking

Jonathan is a Partner and Head of Merchant Banking at Alvarium. In 2011 he founded Lepe Partners, an independent merchant bank focused on the media, internet and consumer sectors, which merged with Alvarium in 2019.

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06.03.2019

Glassnote Music Announces Strategic Partnership with Kobalt Music

Alvarium Merchant Banking (formerly Lepe Partners) advises Glassnote Music on its strategic partneship with Kobalt Music.

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Julian Culhane

Partner, Chief Operating Officer Merchant Banking

Julian is a Partner at Alvarium. In 2011 he founded Lepe Partners, an independent merchant bank focused on the media, internet and consumer sectors.

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Ken Costa

Partner, Co-Chairman

Ken is a Partner and Co-Chairman at Alvarium. He has been involved in investment banking for more than 40 years.

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Federico Lonoce

Managing Director, Merchant Banking

Federico is a Managing Director within Alvarium Merchant Banking. Federico is in charge of exploring and executing new business opportunities, focusing on Software, Fintech, eCommerce and eServices amongst other sectors.

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23.04.2020

Innovation Insights

In this note, we wanted to share with you some of the emerging trends we are seeing in what is likely to be a transformative period ahead. We aim to provide insights into how the VC market environment has changed in light of the Covid-19 crisis and what are some of the new and emerging innovation trends.

News
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02.12.2019

TBI Vision reports: Sony strikes $195m deal for ‘The Octonauts’ producer Silvergate Media

Alvarium Merchant Banking advises Silvergate Media on its sale to Sony Pictures.

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News
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06.03.2019

Glassnote Music Announces Strategic Partnership with Kobalt Music

Alvarium Merchant Banking (formerly Lepe Partners) advises Glassnote Music on its strategic partneship with Kobalt Music.

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Ken Costa

Partner, Co-Chairman

Ken is a Partner and Co-Chairman at Alvarium. He has been involved in investment banking for more than 40 years.

News
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02.12.2019

Variety reports: Cohen Media Group Buys British Arthouse Theater Chain Curzon Cinemas

Alvarium Merchant Banking advises Curzon Cinemas on its sale to US based Cohen Media Group.

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Jonathan Goodwin OBE

Partner, Head of Merchant Banking

Jonathan is a Partner and Head of Merchant Banking at Alvarium. In 2011 he founded Lepe Partners, an independent merchant bank focused on the media, internet and consumer sectors, which merged with Alvarium in 2019.

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Julian Culhane

Partner, Chief Operating Officer Merchant Banking

Julian is a Partner at Alvarium. In 2011 he founded Lepe Partners, an independent merchant bank focused on the media, internet and consumer sectors.

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Federico Lonoce

Managing Director, Merchant Banking

Federico is a Managing Director within Alvarium Merchant Banking. Federico is in charge of exploring and executing new business opportunities, focusing on Software, Fintech, eCommerce and eServices amongst other sectors.

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